Thanks to Aaron for sending this absolute boat!
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society!
photo by Leigh LaHood
“Dear PoPville,
We hope you can help us spread the word about an opportunity to support students at Theodore Roosevelt HS next Wednesday.
We figured the readers of PoPville might be interested in volunteering for a morning to make some pretty cool impact!
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Mock interviewers needed to support local youth!
Help students at Theodore Roosevelt High School (4301 13th St. NW) score summer jobs as they prepare for interviews in the coming weeks and months. Dedicate at least one hour on Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30am-12:00pm to sharpen their interview skills and help build their confidence!
Volunteers must register here to participate. (more…)
Thanks to D. for sending: “Union Market window sign/misspelled”
I feel like this may have been done intentionally? I mean…
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was just walking my dogs (Thursday) on the 1300 block of Corcoran Street and watched the DC Street sweeper fly up and down the street.
And its wake; (more…)
April 25, 2026, 2 pm, located at the intersection of Kansas Avenue NW, Georgia Avenue NW, and Varnum St NW in Petworth
5th Annual Paul Robeson Commemoration
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photo by Joy Asico
From an email:
“La Cosecha, a showcase for Latin American businesses in Union Market District, is launching a fresh new phase of culinary excitement with two notable openings from businesses with deep roots in this community. Panamanian coffee roaster Unido, which opened its very first U.S. location at La Cosecha in 2019, is moving into a larger anchor space with a kitchen and bar, while Miguel Guerra’s Donisima Donuts will move into Unido’s former location as a permanent home. (more…)
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.
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1201 F Street, NW
“Just Salad is serving up healthy & delicious salads, wraps & warm bowls made with the freshest ingredients prepped in-house daily.”
Thanks to Carly and Andrea for sending the Metro Center Just Salad update: (more…)
1336 U Street, NW
So much history here. There was a time and all but seriously there was a time…
Hopefully somebody worthy purchases it and restores the space to it’s proper glory: (more…)
Thanks to Dominique for sending from Forest Hills: “The neighborhood fox greeted me as I returned from walking my dogs.” (more…)
From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) won nine new judgments in lawsuits filed against dangerous drivers under the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act, in addition to entering into five settlements in STEER Act cases. As a result of these judgments and settlements, 14 Maryland and Virginia drivers are legally obligated to pay to the District a total of $531,192 in unpaid fines, penalties and fees for traffic citations. OAG also filed five new lawsuits against out-of-state dangerous drivers who have amassed a combined total of 1,966 driving infractions on DC roads and who collectively owe the District nearly $625,194. (more…)
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4810 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to City Bikes and VERY briefly a Valor Beer Garden outpost.
“Welcome to Caring Hands Animal Hospital
At our Tenleytown location, (more…)
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.