Remembering

9:37 AM – Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon. All passengers aboard are instantly killed and so are 125 civilian and military personnel in the building.”

From WMATA:

“Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001. In solemn observance, we will pause all service across our system for one minute at 9:37 a.m.

We invite you to join us in this moment of remembrance as we honor the lives lost and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”

photo by LaTur

photo by Fritz Myer

“Brooklyn Bridge, World Trade Center, NYC 1997”


Event

Step Inside. Get Inspired. Support Our Schools.

Join us for the 2026 Renovators House Tour on Sunday, October 18, from 12–5 PM! Tour unique Capitol Hill homes, discover creative renovations and design ideas, and connect with the people and businesses behind them.


Logan Circle

“Dear PoPville,

One of the favorite games I’d play with my son when he was a toddler was to ride our bike past Logan Circle on the way from Friendship Heights to Nats Park and count the pigeons roosting on Logan. 5, 10, maybe 20 on a good day. It was all good fun and today he is a math wiz. They are now gone replaced by lollygagging Federales. (more…)


Shaw

906 P Street, NW

“Green’s Coffee is a small neighborhood café in DC’s Shaw, where the pastries are made with genuine care and the staff actually means it when they say welcome.”

Thanks to Max for sending:

“Local coffee shop change! I was walking by what I know as Cafe Joy and noticed that the awning now said Green’s Office. (more…)


Rant/Revel

photo by Diane Krauthamer

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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Fundraiser

From our friends at Juneberry Garage (6810 Cameron Drive, NW) via the Turtle Survival Alliance:

“Come spend a Saturday afternoon with Turtle Survival Alliance at Juneberry Garage in Washington, DC, for a special Drink Beer. Save Turtles.® on Saturday, September 12 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM!

In celebration of Art All Night on Upper Georgia Ave. There will be live music and the opportunity for a paint-and-sip activity from 12 to 2 PM, where a portion of proceeds will be donated to support turtle conservation. Sign up for the paint-and-sip here!

Throughout the event, (more…)