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PoPville Turned 19 Years Old Today!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Dan Silverman, mid walkabout, Columbia Heights

Bonkers just bonkers. As I said last month, HOLY MOLY 19 is a big number. Of course, we have good days and we have bad days like everyone else. But here’s to celebrating a good day!!

And hell yes, there are big plans in the works for celebrating the upcoming 20th anniversary in 2026. STAY TUNED for lots of fun events.

Now more than ever, only if you are able, please join our community of supporters who will help us get to 20 years and beyond!! Onward we go.

I say this at every anniversary but Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for everything! Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for being there for each other. Thank you for making this place that we call PoPville, possible.

Celebrate 20 Years of Reuse with Community Forklift

By Sponsor
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Community Forklift is turning 20, and this October you’re invited to celebrate two decades of lifting up communities through reuse!

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, we’ve got two unique events to mark this major milestone — one warehouse evening and one family-friendly afternoon. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate our reuse mission, connect with fellow Forklift Fans, and have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it!

TICKETED EVENT: Salvage Soirée

Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Community Forklift’s Reuse Warehouse (4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD 20781)

Step into a one-of-a-kind evening set against the backdrop of salvaged treasures and creative reuse. The 20th Anniversary Salvage Soirée is a chance to don your thrifted best, dive into the inspiring world of reuse, and support Community Forklift’s mission to divert usable materials from the landfill and get them into the hands of the community. Tickets are on sale now!

Your Ticket Includes:

  • Texas-Style BBQ: Enjoy mouthwatering eats from 2Fifty BBQ, winner of RAMMY’s 2025 Casual Restaurant of the Year, and one of the New York Times’s “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC”.
  • Live Bluegrass Music: Tap your toes to the progressive stringband sounds of Cherry Blossom Special.
  • Open Bar: Sip craft brews, wine, and a signature cocktail courtesy of Denizens Brewing Co., the award-winning Riverdale Park brewery.
  • Interactive Salvaged Spaces: Explore artfully curated spaces designed by local talents including Unparalleled Eye Designs, Estate Sale Afficionado Maddy Brannon (@maddytheb), The Adored Nest, Maison Wynn, and Snappy’s Small Bar.

Plus: a silent auction, community awards, and more surprises in store! (more…)

Check out all of our upcoming events!

“In honor of our 90th year, the Raven will be OPEN Friday & Saturday afternoons for the rest of our anniversary year”!! And about those jukeboxes…

By Prince Of Petworth


3125 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Thanks for taking note of the Raven’s 90th Anniversary!

But the exact date has been lost to history, so The Raven is celebrating our 90th Anniversary all year long.

In honor of our 90th year, the Raven will be OPEN Friday & Saturday afternoons for the rest of our anniversary year, just like the bar was open in afternoons going back 90 years.

FUN FACT: Also to celebrate Raven history, (more…)

Capital Bikeshare is 15 Years Old – “riders have taken more than 50 million trips”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, the Bowser Administration is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Capital Bikeshare (CaBi), a first-of-its-kind bikeshare system in the nation. Since opening on September 20, 2010, CaBi has transformed how residents, workers, and visitors navigate the District, promoting healthier and greener transportation options at affordable prices. The system remains the largest municipality-owned bikeshare in the United States.

“Capital Bikeshare has become an essential part of how people move around the District and the region,” said District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Sharon Kershbaum. “Over 15 years, CaBi has grown from a small pilot program to a world-class bikeshare system, connecting residents to jobs, schools, parks, and cultural destinations. We’re proud to continue investing in bikeshare so more people can enjoy safe, affordable, and accessible ways to travel.”

CaBi began as a partnership between the District of Columbia and Arlington County, VA, as a successor to SmartBike DC, launched in 2008. Starting with 49 stations and 400 bikes, the system has grown to more than 800 stations and 8,000 bikes across eight jurisdictions in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The CaBi program is administered by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) through a contract with Lyft.

To date, riders have taken more than 50 million trips. (more…)

Speaking of Rock Creek Park: “Rock Creek Park turns 135 this month and the National Park Service is hosting a series of Punk Rocks! special events.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Boulder Bridge is an iconic landmark within Rock Creek Park. NPS Photo / Tony DeYoung”

From NPS:

“Rock Creek Park turns 135 this month and the National Park Service is hosting a series of Punk Rocks! special events. Join us on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28 for two weekends of music, history and science as we celebrate the past, present and future of one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. (more…)

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