
“Dear PoPville,
Not only is there a speed limiter they also made it so it resists you trying to just pedal faster. Which is entirely dangerous if driving with traffic. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Not only is there a speed limiter they also made it so it resists you trying to just pedal faster. Which is entirely dangerous if driving with traffic. (more…)

Latest stats from DC City Administrator Kevin Donahue:
“Since Jan 1: 1,051 scofflaws impounded. Of those:
• 24 sold at auction for $163k
• 131 sold for scrap for $77k
• 374 released after owners paid $1.95M in fines
• 522 still at impound lot
Impounded cars owed $9.9M; we collected $2.2M”

photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 5 at approximately 2:05PM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.
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113 Potomac Ave, SW
Update: Readers report, despite website countdown still not open as of Wed. Nov. 5th but gotta be soon!
Thanks to Asher for sending: “Gold’s Gym opened a new location in Buzzard Point, at the Vermeer, 113 Potomac Ave SW, on Saturday” (more…)

5441 Wisconsin Ave
From Clyde’s:
“Clyde’s of Chevy Chase is getting an update. Our renovations are underway, and we’re looking forward to unveiling a fresh new look soon. Clyde’s of Chevy Chase will be closed until Wednesday, November 5. (more…)
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.

Connecticut and I Street, NW (that weird spot where 17th and Connecticut flip near the White House)
Thanks to Aaron for sending: “Rosetta! I’m glad businesses still want to open downtown. Farragut Square.”
And you know what that means? Cannolis!! (more…)

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW (thanks to Amy for the updated photo)
“Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 3000 Connecticut Ave., in Washington, D.C. on November 5.
Franchise owner Kyle Yancey will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from Wednesday, November 5 to Sunday, November 9 to support the Make-A-Wish. (more…)

17th and I Street, NW previously home to Foxtrot
Yesterday was the big day downtown for Berry Bros. & Rudd, “Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant”: “It’s official: our doors in Washington DC are open (more…)

Dan Silverman, mid walkabout, Columbia Heights
Bonkers just bonkers. As I said last month, HOLY MOLY 19 is a big number. Of course, we have good days and we have bad days like everyone else. But here’s to celebrating a good day!!
And hell yes, there are big plans in the works for celebrating the upcoming 20th anniversary in 2026. STAY TUNED for lots of fun events.
Now more than ever, only if you are able, please join our community of supporters who will help us get to 20 years and beyond!! Onward we go.
I say this at every anniversary but Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for everything! Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for being there for each other. Thank you for making this place that we call PoPville, possible.

1025 1st Street, SE photo by @chefilicios
Rachel shares the sad news:
“when was anyone gonna tell me the best pho in town — Pho Junkies — is no more??”
Happier days: (more…)