Rant/Revel


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You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Event

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.


driving dangerously

Update from K.

the car, which did nearly two dozen laps around the circle.

After popping all 4 tires while circling the statue, he made his way down the pedestrian sidewalk west of the circle headed towards P Street and turned on Kingman. He was detained on Q Street by police, who said he was very intoxicated and believed he had done nothing wrong. According to Park Police, he said there was nothing wrong with “driving around the circle…!” He didn’t realize though that the circle he was driving around was the one surrounding the Statue and not actually the street surrounding Logan Circle.

“A driver drove a car into Logan Circle last night around 9:30pm. Circled around the inner part of the circle at least 5 times before turning and driving off. The bumper of the car is still out there!”

Thanks to all who sent in photos. Another reader writes:

Aftermath photos of yet another car crash last night in Logan Circle. Eyewitnesses told me a car was driving in circles around the Logan statue and narrowly missed some people. (more…)


Dating


Photo by Victoria Pickering

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,

On Saturday March 29th my friend and I took the train from Baltimore to Washington DC to take in the annual cherry blossoms. We had an amazing day taking in all that we could during our 9 hours before catching our train back home. The entire day was a series of events where our timing couldn’t have been better. Despite the huge crowds on this peak weekend, everywhere we went our timing seemed perfect for short waits, best tables and unique fun experiences. Honestly, the day was just magical.

As my friend and I were taking a long walk back to Union Station from the Wharf, I passed a tall handsome man, we made eye contact and both smiled, then exchanged a passing hello. Much to my surprise, (more…)


Glover Park


2414 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Z Burger/All About Burger

From Joia Burger:

“It’s official. Joia Burger Glover Park opens this Wednesday, April 9, at 5PM‼️ Can’t wait to open our doors to this amazing community — see you all very soon!”

Incidentally, next door: (more…)