Thanks to Brecht for sending this great shot from Kalorama Park.
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] The queue is DEEP but all of your photos are appreciated!
5520 Connecticut Ave, NW
Looks like it’s related to the Macon folks right next door…
Finally some action on that Coffee Shop coming to Chevy Chase.
A peek inside: (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
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From the Embassy of India:
“Join us at Dupont Circle this Saturday June 27 at 12PM for ‘Taste the Tropical Magic’ — an afternoon dedicated to India’s celebrated mango varieties, featuring complimentary tastings for all.”
This is a VERY popular event so prepare for crowds of fellow mango lovers.
Thanks to Marcus for sending this crispy specimen on Sunday from Logan Circle.
“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 JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
Local artists Aidan Leclaire band will perform songs from their new album, DIVING, in a rare appearance at the Songbyrd Music House.
photo by Kyle
“Dear PoPville,
I am a parent of a DC Wave swimmer and a member of the team’s Booster Club. I want to raise awareness of an issue facing the District’s long-standing swim club, DC Wave, that has provided a competitive opportunity for a diverse group of young athletes across the city since 1983. After 2 coaches left the program in 2024, DPR Aquatics took away those FTEs from the program with no explanation and no plan for how the team was meant to maintain its USA Swimming-required coach-to-swimmer ratio. We were just informed that the head of Aquatics decided to turn those FTEs into administrative staff at other pools. Our team of over 330 swimmers has limped along for the last 2 years, and we are at a point where the current coaching staff is facing burnout.
We want DPR Aquatics to reinstate the 2 FTEs that were taken away from the club. (more…)
4656 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending word about Papa Johns closing in Tenleytown near the Steak n Egg: (more…)
first floor 50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Thanks to Tim for sending “Union Station Sbarro closed.”
Good news though – an Andy’s Pizza is coming with bagels…!! (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending word that the Maman opened in the former Cosi space at 15th and K Street, NW. (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
“Asian Fusion Restaurant”
Thanks to Craig and Bobby for sending: “354 restaurant now open in the old Alero spot on 13th and U”
Peek inside: (more…)