5405 Georgia Avenue, NW
From our friends at Neptune Room (5405 Georgia Avenue, NW):
“Banh Mi Pop Up Thursdays from 6 – 9pm (weekly.) Regular menu would be pork, chicken or tofu Banh Mi and egg rolls as well as occasional specials. (more…)
5405 Georgia Avenue, NW
From our friends at Neptune Room (5405 Georgia Avenue, NW):
“Banh Mi Pop Up Thursdays from 6 – 9pm (weekly.) Regular menu would be pork, chicken or tofu Banh Mi and egg rolls as well as occasional specials. (more…)
1701 H Street, NE entrance on Benning
Thanks to Aaron for sending yesterday:
“The Post Office at 1563 Maryland Avenue NE at the Hechinger Mall has finally closed permanently with the opening today of their replacement location at 1701 H Street NE with its entrance actually along Benning Road NE. They had cookies, balloons everywhere, and a fresh look. (more…)
photo by Zak Khaliqi courtesy FONA
“Dear PoPville,
Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) presents a Music in the Meadow concert on Friday, September 4th at 7 PM at the National Arboretum. FONA is excited to celebrate the National Herb Garden’s Rock (‘N Roll) Garden exhibit with an exhilarating live performance by Daisy Road. Audiences can expect an eclectic mix of rock, soul, and funk music with tunes the whole family can sing along to. FONA’s Music in the Meadow concerts bring together neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy live music outdoors with a sunset view of the iconic National Capitol Columns. (more…)

ICYMI: “Police Phone Scam”
“Dear PoPville,
Here is the transcript from the jury duty scam call, here it is: (more…)
50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
We posted word of the imminent/soft opening of Capo Deli Union Station last week and now it’s official, official:
“CAPO ITALIAN DELI HAS ARRIVED AT UNION STATION! 🚆👏 (more…)
3513 14th Street, NW
I was contacted this morning by the owners of the amazing (and my personal favorite Pho in town) Pho Viet, who tells me:
“I am reaching out to you just want to let you know that look like we will open our new restaurant at 1521 11th ST NW on September 18. 15% off for the total bills 👍😆 on that opening day. (more…)
3287 1/2 M Street, NW
“At Flavor Hive, we create small-batch, unique food products using locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients. Join us and elevate your meals with flavors you won’t forget”
“Georgetown, DC location is opening this Thursday, Aug. 27th at 11am. 3287 M St NW, Washington, DC” (more…)

“Art – National Cherry Blossom Festival Statue – “Hope” by Aaron Feinstein
$750″
“Dear PoPville,
It’s not a panda sculpture but one of the cherry blossoms is up on Facebook Marketplace.”
11th and Kenyon Street, NW
HEALING!
July 15th was an unpleasant day on the Streatery beat, fortunately faith was restored by July 29th and now Wonderland with the wonderful word and photos:
“Wonderland just got an exterior facelift if you haven’t been by recently!! Make sure to head on over soon to the new and improved streatery!!” (more…)

From Space:
“A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with 29 Starlink internet satellites lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday (Aug. 25), at 5:33 a.m. EDT (0933 GMT).
It was the 100th Falcon 9 flight of 2026 and the record-breaking 37th mission for this rocket’s first stage, a booster designated B1067.”
Thanks to Ken for sharing these incredible photos from Kalorama Heights: (more…)