“A person with a cockatoo on their shoulder gives the middle finger to a motorcade of some sort.”
“Dear PoPville,
Is anyone else in Dupont and AdMo completely losing their minds with the motorcade sirens every 5mn? This really has to stop. There’s no good reason to have 60 sirens blaring to escort one empty bus to pick up people at DCA for Police Week.”
555 13th Street, NW at F Street photos by Noa
This space was previously home to a Paul which abruptly closed back in 2022.
From Compass Coffee:
“Compass Coffee is proud to announce the opening of its 25th cafe, located at 555 13th Street NW, in the heart of downtown DC. Just steps from the Metro Center metro entrance, the new cafe brings Real Good Coffee to one of the busiest, most iconic corners of the city. (more…)
H and 6th and Street, NW
T. reports on Sunday morning:
“50 shots were fired this morning on H and 6th.” (more…)
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Other Notable Fresh Listings:
Thanks to Robert for sharing this dumpster fire with us from Saturday in the 900 block of N Street, NW.
DC Fire and EMS making quick work of it: (more…)
Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.
Harvard and Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Noah for sending late Saturday night/early Sunday morning:
“this mornings edition of somebody driving with a little extra pizazz”
The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show
D.C.’s Pop-Up Underground Art Show is BACK on May 16th, 2026 at Penn Social.
“Dear PoPville,
Seen in Brookland/University Heights. I can’t figure out when the Bureau of Traffic ceased to exist, or was absorbed by another agency.”
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
709 H Street, NE previously home to Po Boy Jim’s
Thanks to Mike for sending the photo an update on Tiffany’s Bistro and Bar hoping to open soon pending final inspections, etc. (more…)
photo by LaTur
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From MPD (7:39am Saturday morning):
“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 900 T Street, NW. (more…)
716 Monroe Street, NE
Super sad news out of Brookland:
“To Our Valued Guests and Community,
After 10 and a half incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to permanently close Brookland Pint. Our final day of service will be Saturday, May 24. (more…)
In a city where everyone seems to be moving at a hundred miles an hour, finding a moment of calm can feel like a luxury. At Luxie Spa, tucked into the heart of Capitol Hill, that luxury is intentional.
Luxie Spa has become one of D.C.’s most talked-about destinations for those who want more than a routine beauty appointment. Combining high-end technique with a personalized touch — creates an experience that feels both indulgent and deeply restorative.