920 Girard Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
If you haven’t checked out Steam Valve Espresso’s new “coffee pop up” in Right Proper brewing’s space in Brookland at 10th and Girard, it’s great, especially with the nice weather. Coffee is good, pastries are good, the staff are very nice, there’s lots of room inside and out to sit and work, and WiFi. Even a little “play area” for kids. It’s open 8-3 every day! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Tonight (Thursday) my neighbor was carjacked with cops several blocks away. I live on the first floor and noticed someone in the street with their hands in the air in surrender as cars revved on our normally quiet street. Moments later she was knocking on my door begging for help. (more…)
1700 block of Columbia Road, NW
Spotted the good news last weekend at Unity Park! (more…)
courtesy Wiseguy Pizza
From an email:
“Thompson Restaurants’ brand, Wiseguy Pizza, is excited to announce the launch of Wiseguy Wednesdays at all of its DMV locations. Every Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, guests can expect 50% off ALL slices purchased in store.”
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
“All people have three characters, that which they exhibit, that which they are, and that which they think they are.” – Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
“It is police week. You will see lots of police this week.” – Le Prince de Petworth (more…)
625 Monroe Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Barnes & Noble @ Catholic university is closing May 23rd. All general reading books are $2.00. Over 1,000 books left in variety of genre’s: fiction, non-fiction, biography, children’s books, YA, romance, etc. (more…)
photo by Mark Andre
From NPS: “Heads up! Be aware that Saturday, 5/11, around noon, 60 planes representing the history of general aviation will fly down the Potomac and over the National Mall. The permitted event is closely coordinated with the FAA, Secret Service, and other agencies.” (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From DC Water:
“All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below. (more…)
Thanks to E. for sending: “Caught a crow trying to steal an entire bag of Doritos from a neighbor’s porch in Chevy Chase DC.” (more…)
A reader warns: “I was attempting to unlock a Capital bike share in Foggy Bottom, a squirrel wouldn’t leave me alone. As I took a step aside, it hopped on the seat hoping for a ride.”