From AlertDC: “Traffic Advisory: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. (July 22-September 3)
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the buildout and the security requirements for this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration. (more…)
From AlertDC: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia until 10PM.”
From NWS: “A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 10 PM EDT”
8pm Update: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has cancelled the Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia.”
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what’s going on at the White House this week? 17th St closed as far north as K St, the D72 could not get to its usual last two stops (and no showed going northbound yesterday at 5pm for at least 45 minutes), 16th and I has been turned into some sort of security checkpoint and staging area. I get that this WH doesn’t actually care about DC residents, but WMATA and MPD should be able to do better. Or at least communicate better.”
ICYMI: “Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET.”
Reuters reports, “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to attend the funeral.”
ABC reports, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be angling for President Donald Trump’s ear as both wartime leaders are set to meet with Trump at the White House Tuesday amid global conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine.”
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Nationals Park on Monday, July 27, 2026, at approximately 6:45PM.”
As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to alert you that the coffee date predator is REALLY not giving up!
This is in reference to your posts, and I luckily found today after running into him last week and having the same experience as so many other women in DC!
He approached me – and everything that happened to the woman in your article ALSO happened to me. I was at the Safeway in Southwest, (more…)
Woodley Road, NW and Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The fencing runs all the way down Woodley and there are stacks of more fencing on Wisconsin (to be set up, I guess). No signs indicating anything.”
From the National Cathedral:
“Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET. The service is not open to the public. (more…)
“Borrow an electric cargo bike – free!”
A reader requested I share this stolen cargo bike BOLO from The WABA Cargo Bike Library:
“Our beloved Xtracycle Swoop was stolen on Monday at 2am.
We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community, our volunteers, MPD and Park Police to work toward recovering this bike!
We believe it to be located in or near 3801 Connecticut Ave NW or in Rock Creek Park or in the vicinity.
PLEASE KEEP EYES PEELED FOR THIS BIKE!!!!! (more…)
*I’m not actually that big of a fro-yo fan, however, I AM a huge nostalgia fan.
From Van Leeuwen Ice Cream:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream—the NYC-born brand known for its made-with-good-ingredients ice cream—is bringing something new to Washington, D.C. Beginning Thursday, July 23, guests can enjoy Van Leeuwen’s signature Frozen Yogurt (Fro-Yo) at the brand’s 14th Street location (1415 14th St NW), with the offering expanding to Union Market in the coming weeks.
To celebrate each opening, guests can enjoy $1 frozen yogurt (toppings not included) from 2–5 p.m. on launch day at each location. (more…)
1701 Gales Street, NE
Thursday, July 23, 2026
2pm
From DPR:
“We invite you to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Rosedale outdoor pool. Be one of the first to make a splash!”
From the Mayor’s Office: (more…)
From a press release:
“On October 10th, 2026, from 12pm to 6pm, Snallygaster is back for its 14th year as a rollicking tribute to the wonderful world of craft beer. With a mind-boggling selection of 450 highly sought-after brews from 175 of the finest American and international producers, along with a wide array of local food vendors and two stages of live music, Snallygaster is the biggest beer festival on the East Coast. As impressive as the offering is the setting: for one day only, Snallygaster will descend on the heart of Downtown Washington, D.C. to take over four city blocks between 3rd and 7th Streets on Pennsylvania Avenue. (more…)