
Thanks to AJ for sending from Dulles. Anyone know the story?
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!

Thanks to AJ for sending from Dulles. Anyone know the story?
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!

A. writes from “the Inspired Teaching School right at the Edgewood Community Center. A pet bird, (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what happened at 12th and U this morning? Streets and alleys blocked, multiple detectives out, and all of the police in the area said “I don’t know” when asked what happened.”
From MPD:
“Preliminarily on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:14 a.m., (more…)

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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.


Thanks to VS for sending:
“Filming in West End around fairmont/park Hyatt/bar angie area.”
Last we learned about Silo season 3 filming as well as a possible “netflix” show.
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.

photo by mtrrtm
“Dear PoPville,
Last night at/after Cucina MORINI’s $7 martini happy hour, RFK Jr. and a few other folks (staffers?) came in. A small group of patrons started loudly chanting (more…)
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.

Thanks to Terry for sending: “Sign wars over new Stadium proposal.”

Councilmember Henderson shared a thoughtful note on the matter with constituents: (more…)

2408 18th Street, NW
Last week we learned that Leather & Lace by Night Dreams was coming soon to the former and brief home to Grand Central Sportsbook.
Right next door to night dreams: (more…)

2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
What a ride, what a ride. Last we check in November this space was supposed to become Connect Cafe but that never happened. Before Connect Cafe this space was home to Hum Yummy which was previously home to Moon Sports Bar which was also, briefly, home to Taco City. Prior to Taco City the space was also, briefly, home to the Gourmand Grill. Prior to the Gourmand Grill the space was the longtime home to the original Mr. Chen’s space. (more…)

1267 Wisconsin Ave, NW
In April we shared the news that Berry Bros. & Rudd, “Britain’s original wine and spirits merchant“, was coming to the former Foxtrot near Farragut Square. At that time I shared some scuttlebutt (scroll to the bottom) about what could be coming to the Georgetown Foxtrot space: (more…)

2350 Washington Place, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the former Carolina Kitchen at 2350 Washington Place NE is going to be Est. 1865. Might be the same restaurant that was at 3813 Georgia Ave NW.”
STAY TUNED.
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.