
Thanks to Mattie for sharing:
“After a pretty sunrise, it was back to business with spring cleaning at the Reflecting Pool (scouring all the bird poop).” (more…)

Thanks to Mattie for sharing:
“After a pretty sunrise, it was back to business with spring cleaning at the Reflecting Pool (scouring all the bird poop).” (more…)

Update: Another reader writes, “Just an FYI if anyone experiences this they should call Humane Rescue Alliance at (202) 723-5730 to report.”
“Dear PoPville,
On Sunday 2/23, I was in the fenced dog park with my dog when a man started to yell at me from the sidewalk. My dog went to bark at him since he was yelling. (more…)

1780 Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any update on the Keren reopening? It says open on google maps but the phone line is dead.” (more…)

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1330 U Street, NW
Enigma opened in the former Fainting Goat space on U Street about a year ago. I thought there were signs about a temporary closure but apparently that didn’t work out…
Stay tuned.
If you’ve ever walked through NoMa and wondered how one of the neighborhood’s colorful murals came to life, this September you can watch it happen.
NoMa in Color, the NoMa BID’s annual mural festival, returns September 11–18, bringing 17 artists to the neighborhood to create 16 new large-scale murals. Throughout the week, visitors can stop by mural sites, watch artists paint, and see the works take shape in real time.

photo by angela n.
From the National Park Service:
“It’s almost that time! Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. On Thursday (2/27) we’ll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning.”
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Thanks to Eric for sending this beautiful “Hillcrest Eagle”.
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.

2016 9th Street, NW previously home to Falafel bros and the old Andy’s pizza spot before they moved
Well Hello!!

2116 18th Street, NW previously home to Funky Piece Smoke Shop and Crooked Beat before them
And still one of my favorite contrasting businesses in the same building: (more…)

201 Upshur Street, NW
I love what I love…
Thanks to Matt for sending:
“End of an era, slash run repainted. For rent sign was taken down and the building has been repainted, including the Ramones mural on the side. End of an era.” (more…)

Thanks to David for sharing: “Sometimes the little things are THE things.”
Reminds me of those stick libraries. Love it.
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