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It’s a bit chilly BUT Outdoor Swimming Pools Start Opening this Saturday!!

Published May 22, 2026 at 3:40PM

Full release from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reminding residents that outdoor pool season officially begins this weekend, with all outdoor pools and spray parks opening to the public on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, this week, the District of Columbia was named the nation’s #1 big city park system by the Trust for Public Land for the sixth consecutive year—a testament to the Bowser Administration’s continued investments in parks, pools, and recreation facilities across all eight wards. (more…)

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Oh Dear, “They Got a Van”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 22, 2026 at 2:30PM

Thanks to Daniel for sending from Columbia Heights.

For those unfamiliar, uh, have a scroll…

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PSA for Dog Owners visiting Bruce Monroe Park – “a mockingbird has nested in the dog run”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 22, 2026 at 1:45PM

Photo by ken_1001

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to flag that a mockingbird has nested in the dog run at Bruce Monroe Park (3012 Georgia Ave, NW.) It is attacking dogs and people that get close. It will get very close to you and dive bomb to peck your dog’s butt. It will also attack humans by pecking their heads. (more…)

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PoPville Pizza Patrol: Chicago’s Giordano’s Pizza Announces Opening Date in DC Next Month

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 22, 2026 at 12:25PM

14th and F Street, NW previously home to mxdx

Giordano’s:

“The 1” for Chicago-Style Pizza since 1974! World Famous Stuffed Deep Dish, Traditional Thin Crust, and Tavern-Style.”

Thanks to Katherine for passing on: “Giordano’s has announced the opening date of their DC location: June 9!” (more…)

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Heads Up: NCR Flyover: Nationals Park at 6:36pm!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 18, 2026 at 3:30PM

photo by Eric P.

The very specific time from AlertDC:

“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Nationals Park on today, May 18 at approximately 6:36PM.”

Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you.

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Piney Branch Parkway now closed between Arkansas Avenue NW and Beach Drive for about a month

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2026 at 3:30PM

Thanks to David for sending how things are looking on Piney Branch Parkway this week.

ICYMI: “DC Water’s upcoming closure of Piney Branch Parkway is going to cause major headaches for folks unaware of the closure” (more…)

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Yo!! Check Out This “Persian brunch in Columbia Heights!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2026 at 11:45AM

“Hidden gem Persian brunch in Columbia Heights! Perfectly cooked yolks, prepared three ways! 🍳🍴”

Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Now there’s brunch at Persian restaurant KooKoo – menu looks good. the menu looks really good with a Persian shakshuka 🤤”

Check out that menu: (more…)

“mani/pedi spa place just opened” next to DC BOBA in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2026 at 8:25AM

1405 Park Road, NW

Thanks to M. for sending word about Pro Nails and Spa: “They just opened this mani/pedi spa place on park road: (more…)

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Next Up in big Neighborhood Yard Sales – 16th Street Heights and Carter Barron East this Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 3:30PM

“Community Yard Sale: Treasure, Treats, and Talent

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 – 14:00
4501 16tg Street, NW

One Primary Location. Hundreds of Treasures.

The Sixteenth Street Neighborhood Association (SSNA) is bringing the whole neighborhood together for a massive community yard sale! We are gathering on the spacious grounds of the Simpson-Hamline UMC for a day of bargains, treats, and family fun.

Whether you’re a professional thrifter or just looking for a fun Saturday outing, you won’t want to miss this. (more…)

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Heads Up: “Metro resumes Crystal City construction project with shuttles replacing trains for six weekends”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 8, 2026 at 2:55PM

photo by Clif Burns

From WMATA:

“Customers traveling through Reagan National Airport and Crystal City should plan additional travel time on select weekends from May 9-June 21 as Metro completes construction of a second entrance at the station in support of Arlington County’s Crystal City Improvement Plan.

Crystal City will be closed to build a second entrance at the station as part of Arlington County’s Crystal City Sector plan. The new entrance will accommodate growing ridership at the station, support new development in the area, and play a key role in a broader effort to make Crystal City a walkable community.

On two of those six weekends, the construction zone will be extended to Braddock Rd to support additional track maintenance, requiring closures of Crystal City, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Potomac Yard stations; rail service will be suspended in both directions from those stations. Free shuttles will be provided during those weekends as well. (more…)

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