1150 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Noa and Jim for sending the Uchi signage: “This is a really big space for them. (more…)
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“Visitors enjoy Jazz in the Garden in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. National Gallery of Art, Washington”
From the National Gallery of Art:
“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! For more than 20 years, Jazz in the Garden has turned the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden into a stage, allowing visitors to cool down by the fountain and enjoy refreshments while taking in the sounds of acclaimed musicians amidst our renowned collection of outdoor sculpture. This year, the garden will come alive with free musical performances including jazz, Latin fusion, R&B, and more, every Friday from May 23 through July 11 (except for July 4).
The season kicks off with R&B fusion from the Lao Tizer Band on May 23. (more…)
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Thanks to Greg for sending this sweet Silver Shadow II:
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!
Photo by Mr.TinMD
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“Dear PoPville,
On Saturday, April 12th around 6:45pm, I jumped on an electric CaBi in Bloomingdale to try to make it downtown for an event at 7pm. It started to lightly rain, no surprise for the spring weather we’ve been having. In a split second, I decided to dock the bike at the R & 8th Shaw-Howard metro station and take the Green line the rest of the way.
As I was struggling to properly dock the heavy e-bike and running late, (more…)
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Lower Georgia Ave is keeping the spice tradition alive with the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off 🙌
Local businesses will be competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award & other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for family-friendly fun to sample your fill and pick your favorite.
“Kish. She is 11 years old. We reside in Dupont.”
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider joining Friends of the PoPville Society.
From DC AG Brian Schwalb:
“Scammers are using new technology to create fake audio and videos that sound or look like people and organizations you trust.
These are deepfake phone scams, and they target DC residents — especially senior citizens
Here is how to detect and prevent these scams: (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a special police officer for assaulting a fellow employee with a gun at a grocery store in Northwest.
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the suspect and the victim were both working at a grocery store in the 1800 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest. The suspect and the victim were involved in a dispute when the suspect brandished his issued firearm and pointed it at the victim. (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
This space was previously home to Desperados and was the longtime home to Polly’s before them.
A liquor license placard for Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 48 and a Total Occupancy Load of 48.”
STAY TUNED.
Thanks to Andrew for sending from Dupont Circle:
“DC Parking Officer:
Please look at the parking signs. (more…)