18th and M Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending: “7 eleven on 19th and M closed”
Anyone recall how long it’s been closed?
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
|
5030 Connecticut Ave NW
I almost missed this: (more…)
photo by Jackie Kido
NPS has called it:
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!
PEAK BLOOOOOOOOOOOM!
It took one more sunrise and warming temperatures, but we’re finally here. Come enjoy the splendid spring spectacle.”
Treat(ment) Her This Mother’s Day With $100 Off $500 on Silver Mirror Facial Bar Gift Card
This Mother’s Day treat the special someone in your life to a personalized Silver Mirror facial. From services ranging from Anti-Aging facials to Dermaplaning, Silver Mirror’s personalized facials are exactly the type of luxury she’s craving.
Through May 11th Silver Mirror is offering a Mother’s Day special with $100 Off $500 gift card purchases at SilverMirror.com.
1234 H Street, NE I’m pretty sure you can get there through the door on the right as well.
Ed. Note: I AM JUST KIDDING.
From Toki Underground:
“Whats up ramen lovers! Next Tuesday marks 14 years since we first opened our doors in DC. To celebrate, we’re offering $14 toki Classic & Curry ramen, as well as bringing back the braised pork cheek, yuzu-root beer wings & miso butter chocolate chip cookies. (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.
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to E. for checking in on Lucky Bar (sold back in 2021!!): “Been under renovation for years!?”
Anyone hear anything? Anyone know if any actual construction is even happening?
Stay tuned.
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.
photo by Tim Brown
From the White House:
“Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Truth and Sanity to American History
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history by revitalizing key cultural institutions and reversing the spread of divisive ideology.
President Trump aims to ensure that the Smithsonian is an institution that sparks children’s imagination, celebrates American history and ingenuity, serves as a symbol to the world of American greatness, and makes America proud. (more…)
photo by angela n.
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement tonight after President Trump signed an anti-D.C. home rule executive order (EO) establishing a task force to combat crime by surging law enforcement officers in public areas, increasing immigration enforcement, changing D.C. pre-trial detention policies, expediting concealed carry licenses, and working on fare enforcement on the Metro system. The EO also created a program to allegedly “beautify” D.C. by restoring federal buildings, monuments and roadways, removing graffiti, and ensuring cleanliness of public spaces and parks. Additionally, the EO directed the National Park Service to clear homeless encampments and graffiti on federal lands. (more…)
4885 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “Black Coffee in the Palisades is closing 3/31. Surprising considering it’s a popular place!”
Black Coffee shares: (more…)
photo by Matt Calvert
You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.
Follow PoPville on Instagram here, on X/Twitter here, on Facebook here on Threads here and on BlueSky here. Sign up for our free daily email summaries here. Please email tips and questions to [email protected]
Get the inside, inside scoop and help PoPville’s long term viability by joining the Friends of the PoPville Society. Thanks!
“Dear PoPville,
Please join us at the U.S. Department of Education on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to show support for the career employees as they arrive in 30-minute windows to collect their belongings from the building. (NOTE: We need the strongest turnout from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
We will not have a formal speaking program, but (more…)