2026
“Dear PoPville,
I live in the Navy Yard and enjoy running the trail in Anacostia Park. It’s always been delightful to have our own little slice of urban wildlife along the riverfront.
This week during a run, it was impossible not to notice how the riverfront has been destroyed. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the DC ACLU:
“The District of Columbia has agreed to pay to settle a First Amendment lawsuit, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia (ACLU-D.C.), on behalf of Sam O’Hara, a D.C. resident who was handcuffed for playing the “Imperial March” from Star Wars while walking behind National Guard troops. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A concrete mixer truck spilled concrete all over the street in front of my driveway (13th St @ Kenyon NW). My camera caught it: (more…)
Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.
Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.
In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu
“Dear PoPville,
Snipers on the roof at Nats Park? What the actual f*** is this country coming to? (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On June 5th around 8pm, I was hit while riding a CaBi at Florida and 11th Street, NW by a hit and run driver. I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to the bystanders who came to my aid immediately after. They blocked traffic, called 911, contacted my sister to alert her and sent her pictures of the case number and description of the car/driver the cops got. One kind person even (more…)
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
2112 8th Street, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending: (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Last we heard back in May, the old Crunch space was possibly going to become a bookstore. Sadly that has fallen through. HOWEVER, and I suppose this a bit niche, I hear that an upscale squash studio is now likely taking the space.
Any squash players in PoPville?
STAY TUNED.
photo by Lorie Shaull
“Dear PoPville,
Random overhearing of a nurse or doctor’s phone convo on the street at a stop light as I scooted home from dinner: “ugh clinic was so annoying today we get this dude like once every few months that tries to swallow a hotdog whole and (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw this flyer by the checkout at Speedy Snack in Penn Quarter. So awesome. 🍎 🍏”
hahaha amazing. Love it: (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending from Petworth.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]