28th and Cathedral Ave, NW
Thanks to Adam for sending from Woodley Park.
And do note the DC government Rivian…
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park photo by PoPville
Thanks to Mitchell for passing on the Change.org petition:
“The National Park Service plans to close the upper lawn at Malcolm X (Meridian Hill) Park from March through early September. This space is one of DC’s most important community gathering areas.
We support restoring the park—but closing the entire lawn for the entire warm season removes a vital public space. (more…)
1416 11th Street, NW
From a press release:
“This summer, Itiyah, at an intimate 20-seats, will open in Washington, D.C. as one of the city’s only restaurants focused exclusively on Haitian fine dining.
Situated in Shaw, Itiyah pays homage to Haiti’s ancestral roots through a multi-course tasting menu driven by the seasons.
Chef Sebastien Salomon’s culinary ethos is rooted in early memories of his grandmother’s kitchen, where dishes were passed down through observation and memory rather than written recipes. A private chef for foreign leaders and prominent families in Haiti, his grandmother shaped Salomon’s understanding of food’s emotional core, propelling him to bring their homeland’s cuisine to new audiences.
Distinct Afro-Taíno influences that unify the Haitian people are woven throughout the multi-course tasting menu, from the symbolic use of corn native to Taíno cuisine to thoughtful reinterpretations of breadfruit, a once-marginalized staple of survival now reclaimed and transformed into elegant purées, composed desserts, and ice creams. (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026
Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
1601 Maryland Ave, NE
Thanks to ANC Commissioner Charquinta McCray for sharing:
“🚨 The Safeway at Hechinger Mall is expected to close May 16. Employees have been notified and the pharmacy may close April 1. (more…)
Electronics Recycling & Take-it-Apart Day!
Join us for a special day of free* electronics recycling and hands-on exploration!
Captiol Movement’s adult professional company, teen apprentice company, and kids company celebrate their 21st annual dance concert at the historic Lincoln Theatre. Fun for all ages!
Thanks to Caitlin for sending the March entry below from Brookland: (more…)
I’m just saying it’s almost always a Maryland license plate…
photo by LaTur
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From Alert DC:
“The National Weather Service has cancelled the Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia. Strong winds are still expected later this evening and may pose hazards. Please secure any loose items around your home or place of business.”
Standby for strong winds. Maybe.
“Dear PoPville,
I work with an organization called StreetWise Partners and we’ve been providing free mentoring and job search support to the DMV community for the past 20 years!
Here’s a little more information about the opportunity for community members:
StreetWise Partners is a nonprofit organization that offers a structured, 100% free 13-week career mentoring program. We work with adults in the DMV area who may be unemployed or underemployed, (more…)
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.