“Dear PoPville,
The Smithsonian folklife festival has moved indoors to the Arts and Industries building, a Victorian exhibition hall – artisans like Hawk Henries (shown above performing on Native flutes he made) are sharing their art with the public. The State Fair isn’t the only show on the Mall.”
Check out the Smithsonian folklife festival schedule here.
Thanks to JP for sending.
Corgis*** around Town is made possible by the Friends of the Delabere Pritchett Blaine Society.
***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]
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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,
You: dressed in a suit, carrying a Daily Provisions bag.
Me: in a long brown skirt and white top.
We got on the D60 heading towards Mount Pleasant from P Street (Friday, June 26.) We smiled at each other at the bus stop, (more…)
Within an hour of the DMV. Our “Flight Deck” is perfect for meetings and retreats. Breathtaking, peaceful grounds with an abundance of space. Approximately 2800 SF sits on a 3/4 acre property – perfect for lawn games and zip lining. 20×20 furnished deck + dock. Mayo Beach and Beverly Triton 1 mile away.
Thanks to all who sent in photos of Logan Circle park today:
“Main fence is down but no access to grass areas. Sidewalks are open.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw this on Connecticut Ave, near H (by the White House). From my Googling, Tesla’s Cyber Cab Robotaxi is what it appears to be!” (more…)
Local artists Aidan Leclaire band will perform songs from their new album, DIVING, in a rare appearance at the Songbyrd Music House.
3600 block of 14th Street, NW
A reader reports Tuesday afternoon:
“Multiple unmarked SUVs, one without a plate: (more…)
1658 Columbia Road, NW
“looks like Potter’s House won’t be moving forward after all. Sad news.”
Thanks to BGK for passing on this note to us: (more…)
Thanks to John for sending this double score:
“Last Xmas tree in Town Plus a Bonus Jack-o-lantern! Seen in Petworth…..”
“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”
***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
920 14th Street, NW photo by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb
From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Park Place Inc., which owns and operates the restaurant, nightclub, and event venue The Park at 14th, will pay $243,350 to harmed workers and the District to resolve an investigation that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has conducted into alleged violations of DC’s wage and hour laws. OAG found that the company failed to provide hundreds of workers with paid sick leave, misclassified some workers as independent contractors to avoid providing them the wages and benefits they were entitled to as employees, and illegally retaliated against certain workers who raised concerns about tips or wages by removing them from the schedule or cutting their pay rate.
“Today, we’re putting money back in the pockets of hundreds of workers who were denied the compensation and benefits they were legally entitled to,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “Wage theft and illegal worker misclassification does not only harm hard-working employees – it also interferes with honest businesses’ ability to compete on a level playing field. At a time when families across the District are struggling to make ends meet, my office will continue to fight to make sure workers receive what they’ve earned and that businesses operating in DC follow the law.”
The Park at 14th is a large restaurant, nightclub, and event venue located at 920 14th Street NW in Ward 2. An investigation by OAG uncovered evidence that it violated DC’s wage and hour laws with respect to more than 270 workers by: (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Ellen for sending the new Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden sign up at the old Talea space on Wisconsin Ave. (more…)