3400 14th Street, NW at Otis Pl, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Coffee shop in the old Sheba Cafe location has soft opened! They have so much food, from traditional Ethiopian meals to American cafe food, and their coffee is fantastic. The cafe is now called Yoube Cafe — pay them a visit!”
Another reader writes and sends a look inside: (more…)
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 the High Heel Race will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
“The 2020 National Christmas Tree with the White House in the background. NPS/ Liz Macro”
From the National Park Service:
“Join the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation as we usher in the second century of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 30. The free ticket lottery will open to the public on Nov. 1.
Here are six dates to know for this year’s tree lighting ceremony: (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) kicked off the 2023-2024 Leaf Collection season. Leaf collection will begin on October 30 and continue through January 20. Officials also reminded residents that they can compost pumpkins and gourds at the District’s food waste drop-off locations and highlighted the upcoming snow dry run. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I just saw and killed a spotted lanternfly at my office in the District. The link to report them to the D.C. government is here.
D.C. has information about spotted lanternflies and how to recognize them at their different life stages here. (I’d seen lots of photos of adults, and some photos/illustrations of egg masses, but I didn’t know until today what the two nymph stages look like.)
Please keep an eye out and report any spotted lanternflies or egg masses that you see. (When possible, please also squash the bugs and scrape egg masses).
Ed. Note: OP rushed to the vet but put in a call to 311 for city services to have it cleaned up – but that obviously could take a while, if ever, so if someone lives nearby can clean it up – that’d be most appreciated. And most importantly please be aware here, and elsewhere on 18th/alleys to make sure pup steers clear. If it’s cleaned up today, the same person could put more out tomorrow.
Update: “Another neighbor had cleaned most of the worst offenders up, so we removed some errant pellets. HOWEVER, there is still a lot of it on the ground in harder to access locations in the rear/alley of 1777 T St NW. @HumaneRescue has been called as well.”
“Dear PoPville,
Someone dumped a bunch of rat poison on the sidewalk, parking lot, and in the alley way in between 1901 and 1915 18th St NW. (more…)
courtesy U.S. Botanic Garden
From a press release:
“The popular annual holiday display “Season’s Greenings” at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will run from Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023, through New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2024, closed on Dec. 25. G-gauge model trains will run between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day in the gated outdoor gardens, and the Conservatory will feature poinsettias, holiday decor, and D.C. landmarks made from plants. (more…)
photo by cletuswilson
From WMATA:
“Metro will begin major work this weekend to repair the aerial structures outside Stadium-Armory where the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines intersect. The elevated structures are showing signs of aging after decades of wear and exposure and will undergo repairs during five weekend closures through the end of the year. Work will take place over four weekends between Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 12, with an additional weekend closure in December.
Metro has more than 150 elevated structures supporting nearly 20 miles of track, some now nearly 50 years old. The stretch between Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Ave/Benning Road is one of 11 bridges and aerial structures identified by Metro in significant need of rehabilitation and repair.
To accomplish this work, buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Minnesota Ave/Benning Road, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 14 – 15, continuing the following weekend Oct. 21 – 22. Crews will return to the same location in December. The work will move to the Blue and Silver lines only, between Stadium-Armory and Addison Road the weekends of Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11- 12.
During the closures, (more…)
From the Welsh:
“In the DC area this Saturday morning?
Come watch the Wales v Georgia #RWC2023 match at the Tight Five Pub with us and the Georgian Embassy!
Kick off is at 9am ET”
1800 Wyoming Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to spread some awareness and hopefully business for Coin des Poètes on 18th & Wyoming Ave in AdMo. They are a crêperie and coffee shop with the sweetest French bohème vibe—they even have paint supplies to use!! (more…)
