Thanks to Matt for sending on SATURDAY: “Looks like we are getting our first Christmas trees in town potentially before we see our last one. Costco already has Christmas decorations on sale.”
“Dear PoPville,
On behalf of my organization, Friends of Lombardi, I am hosting a charity concert in on 9/26 at Union Stage in the Wharf, featuring White Ford Bronco. All proceeds go directly towards cancer research and treatment at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Here is the link for additional info and tickets.
The Bullpen is becoming DC’s World Cup HQ this summer.
Located at 1201 Half Street SE in the heart of Navy Yard, The Bullpen will feature World Cup matches throughout the tournament alongside Nationals home games to create an all-day destination for soccer fans, baseball fans, and anyone looking for the ultimate game day atmosphere in Washington, DC.
Known for its massive open-air setup, large screen, live music, and high-energy crowd, The Bullpen has long been a go-to destination before and after Nationals games. This summer, the venue is expanding the experience with World Cup programming throughout the season, including extended hours for select match days.
Guests can catch live action while enjoying cold drinks, outdoor seating, food vendors, and one of the city’s most lively sports viewing environments just steps from Nationals Park and minutes from Audi Field.
Whether you’re stopping by before first pitch, staying after the game, or making a full day out of it, The Bullpen offers a central gathering place for fans to watch the tournament and experience the energy of summer in DC.
Free admission, multiple bars, giant screens, and nonstop matchday atmosphere make The Bullpen the go-to destination for World Cup viewing this summer.
Check out The Bullpen’s event calendar for upcoming match schedules, special hours, and featured game day events throughout the tournament.
courtesy Vivi
From an email:
“We are doing a coffee and pizza giveaway tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 25 at our Penn Quarter shop – Bakers & Baristas/Vivi.
Free drip coffee (Vigilante) – 8am-10am
Free slice of pizza – 11am-1pm (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Found at Kalorama and Ontario. Are there people or orgs doing random drops around the city? Is there a way of assessing if hte items being distributed are legitimate?”
Join DC Road Runners for the Run Better, Run Smarter Workshop at Balance Gym in Buzzard’s Point. The workshop is a comprehensive hands‑on (feet-on?) training experience designed for runners of all levels—from first‑timers to seasoned athletes preparing for fall races like the Army Ten-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, and National Capital 20 Miler.
This workshop brings together industry experts, in coaching, strength training and HYROX, mobility and injury prevention, sports nutrition, and heart health.
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.
“This is Dorjee of Mt. Vernon Triangle.”
“Introducing Kimchi of Meridian Hill Park (14th st corridor), a rescue pup from South Korea who is the dog emoji incarnate 🐶 (adopted through Hope for Donghae Paws!)”
A reader reports:
“This incident happened Sunday night around 8:30pm. I was in the car with my boyfriend, stopped at the light on the corner of 13th and U St NW. All of a sudden we heard a crash and saw that my windshield had been smashed. At first I thought it was gunshots so we quickly drove away to compose ourselves. We realized this couldn’t have been a bullet so we parked and walked back to the scene and found this rock on the ground. (more…)
This rental is located at 1368 Euclid St NW near 14th st nw. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1304 / 1br – 584ft2 – AFFORDABLE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT AT THE OLYMPIA (Columbia Heights) (more…)
Thanks to Kevin for sending:
“At last week’s MAG (McMillan Advisory Group) meeting, there was a little tidbit that was new; there is a plan to add the McMillan Fountain in its entirety above the NE corner of 1st and Channing Streets NW, as part of the new park.” (more…)
Thanks to Hannah for sending from Hains Point.
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