“Dear PoPville,
On Sunday around noon at Duke’s Counter in Woodley Park, I benefited from a random act of kindness and need to thank the two very generous people responsible. I was telling my bartender buddy about my early forced retirement coming Monday and the impossible situation of trying to work through a funding freeze. (more…)
“The Diz (IG: disraeli_the_dog) of Brookland keeps losing his ball in his first snow.”
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So what’s your preferred way to get from DC/NY-NY/DC these days?
Thanks to a reader for passing on from The Jet:
“A big announcement to share: on Monday, February 3rd, The Jet will discontinue operations on our regularly scheduled DC/NYC route and transition our fleet to a private charter, special events, and summertime service.
We know this may come as a surprise to some of you, but we wanted to thank you all for your support these last three years… as well as all the kind reviews! (more…)
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.
This rental is located at Morgan Street NW near Kirby Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Update: “due to the impending weather, the new date is March 19th and tickets available here.”
From an email:
“During a time of turmoil and uncertainty for Washington DC’s vast immigrant population, Chef Christian Irabién of Amparo Fondita, and the nonprofit organization Ayuda, are hosting a fundraising dinner at Amparo Fondita on February 12th. The seated dinners will raise money to support Ayuda’s urgent work to provide legal, social, and language services for immigrants in the DMV.
Tickets for the 3 course meal are $150, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Ayuda. The menu is inspired by Irabién’s recent trip to Mayan Yucatán. Menu here: (more…)
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 Jason Gooljar
Stop Elon’s Billionaire Grift: Hands off the CFPB
Monday, February 10
4:15 – 6pm EST
CFPB Building
1700 G St NW
“Dear PoPville,
If the irony of a billionaire trying to shut down a regulatory body that protects consumers from predatory corporate practices in itself isn’t event worthy—the legal overstep and mistreatment of hardworking federal employees certainly is. In addition to a sudden stop work order, employees were locked out of their offices today and barred from retrieving even personal items. Additionally, many employees (as with so many other agencies) depend on the agency daycare (Small Savers, in this case). Musk thinks people won’t notice his blatant takeover of a lesser-known agency. I hope DC proves him wrong.”
and
“DOGE has locked themselves into the CFPB HQ building and is not permitting employees to enter. Wait, weren’t they wanting everyone to return to work in person? 🙄 (more…)
Thanks to A. for passing on from Gold’s Gym:
“DC Metro nation are you ready!! Gold’s Gym NoMa Center will open the doors this MONDAY, Feb. 3rd at 7am!! 1005 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002″
A. also notes: “another opening by year end in Buzzard Point.”
Stay tuned.
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve seen a bunch of the dark covers on license plates. Why? And are they legal?”
Not enough enforcement ability?
Update: “And yes, plate covers are absolutely illegal. See DCMR 18-422.8”
1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Saw the post about ohm fitness coming to dupont – the owners have decided not to open. The space will be relisted.” (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sending this great shot from Dupont:
“The bird was super chill/unruffled.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.