Thanks to Eric for sending this beauty (not today but felt right for the home opener.)
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society!
From the Mayor’s Office:
“On the first day of Earth Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders highlighted the city’s spring cleaning and beautification services and invited community members to participate in the District’s 10th Annual Spring Cleanup events happening on Saturday, April 25—a yearly tradition where the community comes together to beautify neighborhoods. Residents were also encouraged to learn more about and utilize the Helping Hand program, which loans tools to residents organizing neighborhood cleanups.
“Washington, DC is a beautiful, clean city, but that doesn’t just happen — it’s because of the teams of public servants who keep our city clean and the many members of our community who make it a priority to take care of their neighborhoods,” said Mayor Bowser. “The 10th Annual Spring Cleanup is a celebration of that work, and I’m inviting every resident to grab a pair of gloves, get out there on April 25, and be part of it. And if you can’t join us on April 25, learn more about the Helping Hand program and organize a neighborhood cleanup that works for you and your neighbors.”
DPW Spring Services (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Why is the Capitol reflecting pond so smelly? Could NPS install a fountain or bubbler?”
Does it get drained/cleaned like the Lincoln reflecting pool does every year?
Raise a glass to America’s 250th birthday! To celebrate, Clyde’s Restaurant Group, a DC institution since 1963, has released a limited-edition merch collection — and once they’re gone, they’re gone. A donkey and an elephant, dressed to the nines in red, white, and blue, clinking glasses across the table. Because at Clyde’s, the bar has always been common ground.
The T-Shirt ($30 or $20) Unisex tee in white, with the full illustrated back graphic and a Clyde’s 250 logo on the left chest. Available in both adult and youth sizes.
The Hat ($25) Embroidered Clyde’s 250 logo cap. Choose your colorway: white with navy thread, or navy with red thread. Structured fit with an adjustable back strap.
Grab a hat and receive $5 off an adult tee. Discount applied automatically at checkout.
Since 1963, Clyde’s Restaurant Group has been a staple in the Washington dining scene. What started as a single bar on M Street is now a family of over a dozen distinctive properties across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia including Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, 1789 Restaurant, The Tombs, Fitzgerald’s, and six Clyde’s locations. Each has its own personality while all share the same commitment to warm, polished hospitality. With Ebbitt House opening soon in Reston, the story keeps going.
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know if there is a reason why there aren’t any fruit stands downtown near the mall and federal triangle? There are pop up farmers markets in the summer one day a week, which is great, but I often just want to buy an apple or some berries on my way into the office, (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the Medical Cannabis Beverage Product Amendment Act of 2026, a landmark bill designed to foster collaboration between DC’s medical cannabis and alcohol manufacturing industries. The legislation establishes a legal framework for local breweries and distilleries to partner with licensed medical cannabis manufacturers to produce cannabis-infused, alcohol-free beverages, providing economic opportunity for District businesses and increasing options for medical cannabis patients. (more…)
Crafted & Poured brings people together through hands-on creative experiences in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you’re coming with friends, planning a date night, or attending solo, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a drink, and create something you’ll take home at the end of the evening.
Available experiences will include:
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79 Potomac Ave, SE. photo by Mykl Wu
From an email:
“Cantina El Rey Navy Yard Reopens This Week with Tex-Mex, Bar Games, and “$7 at Seventh” Game-Day Specials
Just in time for baseball season, the team behind El Rey U Street is unveiling a new direction on the SE waterfront. Formerly El Rey Navy Yard, the space reopens April 1 as Cantina El Rey Navy Yard, a reimagined Tex-Mex cantina centered around affordable eats, strong drinks, and a more social, game-driven atmosphere. (more…)
*According to Dan Silverman, 29 year continuous citizen of the District of Columbia (based on thousands of miles, literally, of walkabouts) for a VARIETY of reasons to include but not limited to, Architecture, Parks/Green space, Walkability, Restaurants/Bars/Retail and as is the lingo these days – overall vibe.
Without further ado, fight: (more…)
2001 M Street, NW
Rumble opened here back in April 2019.
“Dear PoPville,
The inside of Rumble looks like it’s stripped of loose stuff (shirts for sale gone) and there’s a DC water collections sheet on the front door.” (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending yesterday morning (Thursday) from Columbia Heights: “WTF.”
Still jarring to see on our city streets, no doubt about it.
Thanks to Alexandra for capturing our friend in Dupont Circle.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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.