
“Luna at the National Arboretum.”
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My alley was three weeks no recycling pick up but finally got picked up today! (Trash had been picked up on time.) We spoke about recycling woes last week. here.
L. writes: (more…)

This rental is located at 1503 11th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.

“Dear PoPville,
The Rock Creek Tennis bubble (run by Guest Services) has been having its issues this year with the heat getting knocked out for several weeks and then the bubble came down because of snow. It’s operational now but I wonder how safe it is. Came across the jerry-rigged system for what I assume is for heat. One cigarette flicked and who the hell knows? Anyone know who certifies a subcontractor and their work on NPS land?”
UPDATE: “The designated propane storage area is a temporary setup that complies with safety regulations. Storing propane indoors is not permitted, which is why it has been placed outside, as indicated by the posted warning signs and fencing around the area. (more…)

Thanks to Jim for sending from Scott Circle.
Any idea what it’s measuring/monitoring?
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.

1614 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Jaco Taco
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like Oki Bowl in Georgetown might be moving up the street, their old location is under plastic and their sign is up on the old Jaco space a few doors north. Either that or they’re moving into temporary digs while they renovate. Their website says next available pickup for online orders is January 31.”
The move will be permanent: (more…)

3419 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any info on Mr Chen’s in Cleveland Park? Ordered from them Friday and they never showed plus no one is picking up their phone. They looked closed yesterday …” (more…)

1807 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Blank Street Coffee on 14th is closing. Today is their last day open. That said, I had to get my cold brew today made a second time because it was so sour. Then, (more…)

Update:
“Bruce has been FOUND!!! (more…)

1526 14th Street, NW
This is the old Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams space that closed back in 2023.
Thanks to Noa for sending: “They have been doing lots of work on it recently” (more…)