From an email:
“With the global phenomenon FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 and continuing through July 19, soccer super-fans everywhere are in search of the iconic, hyper-collectible Panini FIFA 2026 Sticker Albums and Sticker Packs. Featuring dedicated sticker pages for every national team, the books and stickers will be the craze of this summer as fans snap up stickers for their favorite players.
Good news: (more…)
IMPORTANT PSA:
“What: Petworth PorchFest, DC’s largest, award-winning neighborhood music festival, featuring around 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across the Greater Petworth neighborhood. The schedule is available here.
When: Saturday, May 30th, with music on porches across the neighborhood from (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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.
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…)
“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…)
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…)
