PoPville - Welcome to the beautiful life

Published March 30, 2026 at 3:00PM

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was at the National Air and Space museum on Saturday the 28th around noon with my nephew and some family and friends. One of the (?) volunteers in the red shirts was so friendly and awesome with the kids, including when my nephew was spewing toddler jargon and he just kind of rolled with it.

He’s cute, friendly and tall and I’m probably too old for him, but regretted not shooting my shot! (more…)

#missed connections

1000 words

“The Invisible White House”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 2:15PM | Updated March 31, 2026 at 8:19AM

“Dear PoPville,

I was going past the White House to see the cherry blossoms on Friday and I saw one tourist after another asking Secret Service and cops where they could get a good view of the White House. Nobody would give them an honest answer — they couldn’t. (more…)

Election

“I cannot abide.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 1:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

I don’t have a dog in this fight except being a 100% supporter of the democratic process. But someone tore down a lot of McDuffie signs (Saturday) and put them in the trash at Eastern Market and that, I cannot abide.”

#signs of the times

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Published May 7, 2026 at 10:45AM

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DC Government

Speaking of Parking Pains – “When does “24 hours” start and end?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville (and DDOT),

I’ve lived here a very long time and I still don’t know what this means. When does “24 hours” start and end? Noon to noon? 24 hours on both days? I think an entire metro area of millions would like to know.”

Also apparently one/one’s building can’t just write themselves a free parking pass: (more…)

BikeDC

“Two ice cream/food trucks parked squarely in the protected bike lane…What a mess.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 11:55AM

“Dear PoPville,

On the Mall yesterday (Sunday) by 15th and Jefferson, there were two ice cream/food trucks parked squarely in the protected bike lane. Then another food truck came up behind the parked trucks in the bike lane, laying on the horn. (more…)

Event

Hardy Middle School 5K Fun Run

May 16, 2026 9:00 am -11:30 am

Fletchers Cove

4940 Canal Rd NW,

Washington, District of Columbia 20007

Website

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.

Greco ‘Truly Greek’ Grand Opening in Union Market Soon!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 11:15AM

1285 4th Street, NE

“Gyros, Souvlaki, & More

Greco’s signature pitas are where bold flavors meet soft, warm bread. Stuffed with crisp veggies, savory proteins, and sauces that pack a punch, they’re the street food stars you’ll crave again and again.”

Thanks to Jodi for sending the Greco Union Market update Sunday: (more…)

Georgetown

OBA Turkish Grill Opens Next Door to the Also Opened OTTO

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 10:30AM

1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Check out OBA Turkish Grill’s good looking menu here. This is next door to the new Otto Mediterranean which opened in the old Cafe Divan space: (more…)

Petworth

Speaking of Glow Ups – Fence Down at the Wendy’s, Repeat, FENCE DOWN at the Wendy’s on Georgia!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 9:45AM

3900 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Lydia for sending the, potentially, long awaited Wendy’s news this morning:

“Reporting that the fence is down at the Georgia Ave Wendy’s!!! Who knows what that means for reopening but it was a nice surprise to encounter this morning.” (more…)

wildlife

Today in Hawks* around Town – ALL the Hawks* I’ve been meaning to share with ya!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 9:25AM

Columbia Heights/Petworth

Thanks to everyone for sending in your awesome captures! Apologies for the delay in posting. OK I’ve been sitting on these for way too long, so in our finest Snowdog fashion, please enjoy A LOT of hawks I’ve been meaning to post: (more…)

#Hawks around Town

Pets

Today* in Corgis*** Around Town – Bunny on the Green Line!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 30, 2026 at 9:00AM

Thanks to Mary for sending from “The green line toward Branch Avenue.”

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

#corgis around town