14th and F Street, NW previously home to mxdx
Giordano’s:
“The 1” for Chicago-Style Pizza since 1974! World Famous Stuffed Deep Dish, Traditional Thin Crust, and Tavern-Style.”
Thanks to Katherine for passing on: “Giordano’s has announced the opening date of their DC location: June 9!” (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, in order to protect the public peace and preserve the safety of the community, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency, allowing her to impose earlier juvenile curfew hours on weekends, extend the juvenile curfew to 17-year-olds, empower the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to declare extended juvenile curfew zones in particular areas, and implement various emergency measures.
All youth under the age of 18 are subject to a curfew that begins today on May 22, 2026, and every night thereafter, until the expiration of this declared emergency, with the same responsibilities and excepted activities as provided for in the Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995. The emergency is in effect through Saturday, June 6, 2026. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Not a great picture because I took it through my windshield. Thursday afternoon 4 o’ clock. Guy is sitting in car looking at his cell phone with blinkers on. Traffic backed up 3 blocks. This must be a small taste of living in SF.”
Ed. Note: My basic understanding is that folks seem to like them in San Fransisco.
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This renovated Park View rowhome comes with a lower unit already renting for $2,575 a month: 1011 Otis Pl NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
1155 Dahlia Street, NW
“Celebrating Mexico’s joyful culture through food, music, and warm service in The Parks at Walter Reed”
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to send along a tip that the new Cantina Paraiso opened up in the old Jinya Ramen location in Brightwood- big win in the neighborhood to have another dining option alongside Juneberry Garage. We went for dinner the other day and it was great.”
A peek inside the beautiful space and the goods: (more…)
Fountains Currently Back ON
Thanks to April for sharing the photo above at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park and to David (and others) for passing on the update from the National Park Service: (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
“Dear PoPville,
This will make some people’s mouths water. Chicken of the wood mushroom spotted on Yuma across from Sheridan.”
Ed. Note: DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT EATING STREET MUSHROOMS UNLESS YOU ARE AN EXPERT. I don’t care how tasty that ish is, it ain’t worth dying for!! (more…)
Thanks to Faith for sending this great shot from Georgetown.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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1100 15th Street, NW in the courtyard
Ed. Note: We first heard about their plans back in 2021!!
“A Feel Good Japanese Fast Casual.
EAT. DRINK. PLAY!
Snacks. Sandos. Skewers. Pizza. Soft Serve.
NOW OPEN #ĀKĒDODC”
“Dear PoPville,
Akedo is finally open! Similarly almost no online presence but they seem to be open 11:30 – late night.” (more…)
photo by G.
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Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. People are shocked by this EVERY YEAR. Road closures are a pain but this is a historic GREAT event.
Thanks to Katia for sending: “United House of Prayer Parade For All People is. this weekend!!! (BEST day of the year in DC)”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the United House of Prayer Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)