Thanks to Haile for sending from L’Enfant Plaza!!
I believe it’s caption contest time – go!!
Yesterday we shared some avocados and got a bit giddy about the prospects for a mid may opening. Thanks to Matt for sending these great photos: (more…)
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17th and I Street, NW
Updates from EatDC and Penn Quarter Living: “It’s going to be a wine & spirits shop. UK based.” Berry Bros. & Rudd, “Britain’s original wine and spirits merchant”. Stay tuned for an opening date.
Thanks to D. for sending the signage at the old Foxtrot space:
“Something exciting is coming soon…” (more…)
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
11th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Wayne for sending:
“Crazy transformation with the deconstruction of the 2nd building on the corner. Taken Monday and Tuesday evenings.” (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.
4883 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Thanks to Noa for passing on from BlackSalt:
“We’re excited to bring you all Black Coffee pop-up at BlackSalt Restaurant & Market! We’ll be offering Lost Sock Roasters Drip Coffee & Espresso. As well as our fantastic pastries and a limited (but delicious) menu. Our hours will be Monday-Sunday from 8-11am.”
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
photo by CTB in DC
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Two things I never joke about: Avocados and Trader Joe’s so you know I’m serious…
Thanks to Seth for the exclusive:
“the forthcoming Trader Joe’s in Brookland has Avocados. It’s the first food we’ve seen and bodes well for the estimated mid may opening.”
Stay tuned for a confirmed opening date, well I guess it can take avocados a while to ripen, anyway – STAY TUNED.
Thanks to Kate for sending this gorgeous Corvette. Anyone know the year?
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Photo by Victoria Pickering
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“Dear PoPville,
We were at Jackpot on the evening of 4/6 near the end (far side) of the bar on the corner. I was the (more…)
photo by rockcreek
And speaking of spring cleaning:
“Dear PoPville,
I searched the site for landscape vendors and got a few names though the recs were from 2012, Can you post a request for recs? I’ve got a yard that needs regular grass cut and occasional yard clean up. The home is on a corner lot in Petworth.”
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