315 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I showed up for a scheduled appointment at AllCare’s H Street NE location this morning and was met with the attached sign on the door. It says this location is closed until further notice. I received zero emails or texts that the clinic is closed (more…)
Thanks to Christina for sending from the door at Yellow’s Georgetown location:
‘Heads Up Habibis!
Starting Monday, January 5th both
YELLOW locations will be closed
for a quick refresh. (more…)
photo by LaTur
From AlertDC:
“On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Illumination of America: Washington Monument Lighting and Freedom 250 Fireworks will take place on the National Mall. In support of this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
“We’ll be taking a short break for repairs. Old Ebbitt Grill will be closed January 5–9 and reopening January 10. See you soon!” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Riddle me this…
Who are these people who have already tossed their Christmas tree just a day or two after Christmas…but they still have their pumpkin?!?”
hahaha RESPECT!!
Note: You too can now rep your last christmas tree in town t-shirt!
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
From DPW:
“Holiday Trees & Greenery Collection (more…)
photo by Chris Fukuda
From AlertDC:
“A fireworks show will occur near the Washington Monument tonight, December 31, at approximately 12 Midnight. Expect loud noises and flashing lights.” (more…)
1301 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any info on the fencing going up around Freedom Plaza? Hard to photograph because of the change in grade on the peripheries of the plaza, but they started this morning and are about halfway around the block now.”
This is part of NAMA 350892 FREEDOM PLAZA BEAUTIFICATION AND FOUNTAIN REHABILITATION (more…)
1506 19th Street, NW
Press Club Cocktail Bar shared last night:
“BIG NEWS!
Tonight is our last Sunday open! Starting next year, we will be open Tuesday through Saturday. Come in and join on for one last Sunday shift and we look forward to hosting you on Tuesday in ‘26!” (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From WMATA:
“Holiday service information for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Fares free; after 8p.m. on New Year’s Eve
Metro will offer free bus and rail fares from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve to support safe, responsible travel across the region. Metro will also operate on modified schedules for Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
On Thursday, Dec. 25, Rail will operate on a Weekend Late Night schedule all day, opening at 6 a.m. and closing at midnight. Bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule.
As a reminder, the Green Line runs every 16 minutes through Dec. 30 due to winter construction.
While Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas were recently declared federal holidays, Metro will be operating normal service on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 26.
On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, Rail will run on a Regular Weekday schedule and remain open until 2 a.m., providing two additional hours of service. Please be aware that some stations in some directions of travel will see last trains before 2 a.m. Customers should check the stations page and add two hours to the Mon-Thurs last train time or use the trip planner at wmata.com for last train times at your specific station.
Metro is partnering with Molson Coors and fares will be free 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Faregates will be open during this period, and rail and bus customers will not need to tap between these hours.
On New Year’s Day, Rail will operate on a Weekend Late Night schedule all day, opening at 5 a.m. and closing at midnight. Bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Parking
Parking will be free on Christmas Day.
On New Years Eve, parking will be free starting at 8 pm and remain free on New Year’s Day.”
4551 Fort Drive, NW
From Councilmember Frumin:
“Wilson Aquatic Center Temporary Closure
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Wilson Aquatic Center will be closed for scheduled annual maintenance starting Monday, December 22. DPR expects the facility to reopen January 3, 2026. (more…)