Rant/Revel

photo by Miki Jourdan

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.

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museum


Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1880–81, Oil on canvas, 51 1/4 x 69 1/8 in., The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Acquired 1923.

From the Phillips Collection:

“Following its historic loan to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris for the exhibition Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865–1885), Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party—a cornerstone of The Phillips Collection—returns to public view beginning Tuesday, August 11.

The painting will again be on display in Gallery 201 where guests can experience one of the defining works of Impressionism in its longtime home.

WHERE: (more…)


Transit

“Dear PoPville,

Doesn’t DC have enough police?”

From DC.gov’s Department of For-Hire Vehicles:

“The safe operation of all public vehicles for hire shall be conducted in accordance with the laws of the District and with due regard for the safety, comfort and convenience of passengers, for the safe and careful transportation of property, and for the safety of the general public. All reasonable efforts shall be made to promote safety at all times and under all conditions.

DFHV enforcement policies, (more…)


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Capitol Hill

233 12th Street, SE

From a press release:

Mott’s Market, the beloved Capitol Hill corner store that neighbors rallied to save and restore, will celebrate its grand reopening on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at 233 12th St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20003, just south of Lincoln Park.

After more than four years of fundraising, renovations, and a lengthy permitting and approvals process, Mott’s Market is once again open for business. The grand reopening celebration will start in front of the Market and then move to the newly renovated back patio and will feature refreshments, entertainment for kids and adults, and a festive community gathering to mark the return of a neighborhood institution. (more…)


Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


DC Government


photo by C. from Takoma DC taken August 9th 2026

K. writes “Oh no!Last Christmas Tree in Town may be in peril! 🤣 We’ll see.” and passes on the fundraising note from current Councilmember and the presumptive next Mayor Janeese Lewis George: “When I think about how government should work, I think about Christmas trees. Stay with me – the city is supposed to pick up Christmas trees soon after they’re placed on the curb in January. But I have friends and neighbors who’ve told me about trees that are still sitting out there months later. It sounds like a small thing, (more…)


Petworth

photo by Tim Brown 4000 Georgia Ave, NW at Taylor Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just went into the 7/11 at Georgia and Taylor NW and it felt like Déjà vu – stuff missing from the shelves, no pizza, no 7/11 brand stuff, no hotdogs – felt just like how the 7/11 at 14th and Quincy felt the month before it closed. I asked the cashier if they were closing and he said yes by or before the end of the month.

Stay tuned.