Thanks to Jeff for sending this goodness.
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!
photo by Victoria Pickering
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Saturday night (11/8) two friends of mine and I went to Le Dip around midnight. We sat at the bar and ordered fries and a bottle of champagne among the three of us.
We started talking to a group of men in tuxes who had been at an event at the Australian embassy. (more…)
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Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 400 block Rhode Island Ave NE. All visible fire knocked down. Checking for hotspots. Fire originated rear porches & extended into interior 2 story mixed use building. No injuries reported. Displacements anticipated.”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Conditions encountered upon arrival at Working Fire 4th St & Rhode Island Ave NE. Dry, windy conditions led to rapid spread of fire thru rear porches and into 2nd floor”
Thanks to Melissa for sending the video: (more…)
DC is growing fast. You can be a part of shaping its future.
DC 2050 is the District’s next comprehensive plan, which determines where housing, jobs, and amenities should be located across the District. The DC Office of Planning is working on a full rewrite of the comprehensive plan based on technical research, best practices, and the community’s vision for DC’s future.
Why You Should Care
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Do you struggle to find housing that meets your needs or your budget?
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Do you want to see new businesses and economic activity in your neighborhood?
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Are you concerned about the impact of new development?
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Do you want to know more about how DC is changing and be a part of shaping that change?
DC 2050 is where these priorities are captured and turned into policies. This is the first full rewrite of DC’s comprehensive plan in over 20 years and your opportunity to share your priorities for how we grow for the next 25 years and beyond. No matter where you live in DC, if you rent or own, grew up here or came as an adult, your voice matters. Follow this project and get involved.
Your Voice Matters
When we kicked off this planning process in 2025, we committed to gathering feedback from DC residents, community organizations, and elected officials. From March 2025 to June 2026, we’ve reached over 6,600 people across all eight wards. We’ve also received thousands of comments across multiple online surveys.
If you have engaged with us, filled out our survey, or come to an event, thank you! We read every comment we receive and are working to incorporate the feedback into the draft plan.
Get Involved
We encourage you to share your input on DC’s future. There are lots of ways to stay up to date and get involved:
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Sign up for the DC 2050 email list to get an alert when new events and requests for input are announced.
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Attend an event, like our informal office hours at Tenley-Friendship Library on September 24, 3:30-5 pm.
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Check out DC2050.com to learn more about the project.
“Dear PoPville,
Potomac Place Tower in SW DC hasn’t had elevators working on one side since Oct 10 due to a fire.
There’s no other means of getting upstairs but using the stairs. That’s 150 steps for people like me who live on the 7th floor. (more…)
Olney, MD — September 29, 2026 — Olney Theatre Center, Maryland’s largest regional theatre, produces Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables in the Roberts Mainstage (October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027) in celebration of the musical’s 40th anniversary. This continues Olney Theatre’s tradition of providing popular musicals with multi-generational appeal to local audiences and visitors over the holiday season. This year, Tony Award-nominated director Stephen Brackett returns to direct the production, having last directed Cinco Paul’s critically acclaimed A.D. 16 at Olney in 2022. Trent Saunders, who garnered critical acclaim for his performance in the Broadway company of Dead Outlaw, stars as Jean Valjean, opposite Kevin S. McAllister, a veteran of multiple Broadway and Olney musicals, who recently directed Ford’s Theater’s heralded production of Come From Away. Christopher Youstra, Olney’s Associate Artistic Director of Music Theatre, again serves as Music Director, and William Carlos Angulo is the choreographer.
Tickets are available to the public from $57 – $118 and can be purchased at olneytheatre.org/lesmiz or by calling the box office at 301-924-3400.
From the Smithsonian:
“The Smithsonian will reopen the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Friday, Nov. 14. All other museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will reopen on a rolling basis by Monday, Nov. 17. (more…)
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Union Market Ace Hardware is officially open, and we’re celebrating! Join us Saturday, October 3 from 11 AM–2 PM for a grand opening packed with giveaways, prizes, music, demos, and family fun.
🎁 COME FOR THE FUN. STAY FOR THE PRIZES.
✨ Raffles & giveaways!
🎧 Music from DJ Ace!
🐻 Meet Children’s National Hospital’s Dr. Bear!
🎨 Pumpkin Painting!
🎈Hot Apple Cider!
🔨 Brand demos!
✂️ Free knife sharpening!
🛍️ Local makers & community partners!
1853 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea how the best chicken place gets closed by the ABCA? (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 13 at approximately 1:05PM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.
photo by Ron Cohn
“Washington Commanders Select HKS as Lead Architect for the Team’s New World-Class Stadium”
From the Washington Commanders:
“Today, the Washington Commanders announced their selection of HKS, a global architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team’s new, state-of-the-art stadium. Anchored by the stadium and the franchise’s historic $2.7 billion private investment in Washington, D.C., 180-acres at the historic RFK site will be transformed into a vibrant, year-round destination for sports, entertainment, housing, parks and recreation, and neighborhood amenities. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Busboys & Poets now charges a flat $3 “Green Planet Fee” for all to-go and delivery orders to cover “tote bags, compostable containers, and biodegradable flatware.” That seems a little steep to me given that my nearest Busboys location usually omits the flatware (despite my specific request for it in my online order) and still packages items in regular ‘ole paper bags (not those reusable tote bags). (more…)
Thanks to G. and B. for sending:
“Trump Epstein statue is back up at 14th and V st NW in front of busboys and poets”
And thanks to Alex for sending the closeup: (more…)
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: