Fundraiser

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out with a GoFundMe for a community member in need. The husband was detained by ICE in December and the mother and three children are now trying to self deport, but need help in the meantime. As a new mother myself, I cannot imagine the pain this family is experiencing.”

The GoFundMe says:

“Help a Mother of Three Support Her Family after Husband’s Detention Ernesto*, a devoted husband and father, was on his way to his job in construction in Washington, DC on December 10 when he was detained by ICE, leaving behind his loving wife, Ana*, and their children – two daughters, age 7 and 8, and a 3-year-old son. With Ernesto in a detention center thousands of miles away in Texas, Ana is left to care for their three young children alone, all while struggling with the heartbreak of their separation. (more…)


metro


photo by Fritz Myer

From WMATA:

“Calling all customers! Do you love riding Metro? You could be selected to be a part of the new Metro Wall of Fame public awareness campaign.

Metro is seeking current customers ages 18 and older to share their stories about riding America’s Metro System across social media, digital platforms, and outdoor advertising. (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

914 N St NW
914 N St NW

This Shaw rowhome has a built-in Airbnb on a Michelin-starred block: 914 N St NW

  • 2-unit Shaw rowhome (live + rent)
  • Separate lower-level Airbnb unit
  • Block from Blagden Alley’s Michelin spots
  • One block to the Mt Vernon/Convention Center Metro
  • Spa bath, exposed brick, courtyard garden

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3BR/2FB/2HB “custom-designed trophy penthouse” at VIO and is “complete with expansive covered and uncovered terraces, outdoor dining and lounge areas, a rooftop garden, skylight, fire features, grill, and panoramic riverfront views,” all for $11M.
  • “Lofts 14 is one of Logan Circle’s most distinctive contemporary condominium residences,” and this two-level [2BR/3Ba] penthouse with 16-foot ceilings opens onto a 475-square-foot private rooftop terrace with northern and western city views.
  • “Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable [3BR/3.5BA Columbia Heights/Petworth] home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “stunning, fully renovated brick Colonial in the heart of Hillcrest” on “a rare 0.42-acre lot with a huge driveway and 2-car attached garage,” with an “expansive daylight basement” that’s “ideal as an in-law suite, au pair quarters, or income-generating accessory dwelling unit.”

Bars


“Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon.” courtesy NASA

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if you or your followers might be able to figure out any bars or places showing the splashdown of Artemis II on Friday evening at 8:07pm EDT. Specifically somewhere in Dupont would be ideal!

Thanks for the help!”


Dupont Circle


2002 P Street, NW courtesy Amparo Fondita

From an email:

Amparo Fondita, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Dupont Circle, is ditching the traditional lunch format and rolling out a weekday lunch burrito takeover by its sister concept El Gabacho. The April pop-up also serves as a preview of El Gabacho, Irabién’s forthcoming fast-casual concept, inspired by those formative stops in Villa Ahumada in the Chihuahua desert. It’s “simple, soulful food that honors tradition while meeting the moment,” according to Chef/Owner Christian Irabién.

The El Gabacho pop-up at Amparo, live through August 14th, (more…)


Event

The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.

On the Program


Gym

“The DC location address is: 1101 Rhode Island Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Puppies and Pilates, a premium, instructor-led fitness concept that pairs a full Pilates workout with the uplifting presence of puppies, will officially launch on April 11, 2026 across select locations in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, West Springfield, VA, and Annapolis, MD. (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Elvert Barnes

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