
2409 18th Street, NW
Coming underneath Rise Bakery: (more…)

2409 18th Street, NW
Coming underneath Rise Bakery: (more…)

photo by Emma K Alexandra
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Thanks to Jim for sending from Logan Circle:
“South side of 1300 block of Rhode Island Ave, NW.
This just happened within the hour.
Branches fell and hit this parked car as well as a car driving by.
Windows shattered but no one hurt.
Luckily.”

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
May has officially arrived, and with it the year’s first true spring weekend in the District. Buyers will have plenty to choose from with 360+ open houses across the city this weekend, with porches in bloom, parks in full color, and that perfect-for-house-hunting weather that makes you want to walk every block. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.


5027 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Honey’s is open and has wine and ice cream!” (more…)
Higher Ground Cannabis Dispensary is excited to announce its Grand Opening! Higher Ground opened 4/18, bringing the East Coast’s largest cannabis consumption lounge to DC.
With retail, consumption, and soon-to-be cultivation all onsite Higher Ground bring’s a truly unique plant experience to the Nation’s Capital.

Thanks to Mark for sending this beauty out in the rain. And thanks to Vanessa for sharing a shot from drier days: (more…)
The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.
On the program:

Thanks to Kristen for sharing these phenomenal photos from Rock Creek Park: (more…)

photo by John Cochran
“Dear PoPville,
After an unsuccessful attempt to replace an outdoor spigot valve myself I am getting estimates from plumbers.
All of them insist on cutting into the internal wall in order to do it. Feels a bit like an industry-wide upsell approach to me, when the problem was a very old valve mechanism inside the wall piping leading to the spigot and dial.
Curious if others (more…)

photo by Adam Fagen
From Metro Transit Police:
“Yesterday, our fare enforcement initiative led to the arrest of 9 individuals & 100+ citations issued. These arrests included 5 wanted for crimes across the region – including assault and grand larceny. Fare enforcement plays a vital role in maintaining a safe system.“

“Dear PoPville,
Not only isn’t the DuPont Fountain not working anymore, but people are taking cell phone calls inside the dry basin. 😳”
Well maybe all this rain…

3625 12th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Otis@12 is a great new-ish option in Brookland.
Everything on the menu is delicious and they just got their liquor license within the last few weeks. The impressive menu is extremely diverse and everything’s made to order by the owner/chef. My personal favorite is (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.