PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
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PoPville chronicles the happenings in Washington D.C.'s neighborhoods since 2006. Like Jackie Lee's of yesteryear, PoPville has become the pulse of the nation's capital. Topics covered include quality of life, real estate, restaurants, bars, retail, architecture, gardening, pets, transit, crime and other general observations about daily life in D.C.
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
18m ago
808 7th Street, NW
Cava Smava…
Lot’s of progress since we last checked on Feb. 1st.
LFG:
Stay tuned ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
2h ago
photo by angela n.
You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.
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PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
17h ago
From an email:
“We have an upcoming free yoga weekend event happening at Reunion 4/6-4/7:
Join Reunion Hot Yoga in Park View, DC for a free weekend of yoga Saturday April 6th- Sunday April 7th. All classes are free,
and new students can get their first month of membership for only $33 (normally $69) 4/6-4/7. All merch is 25% off for anyone looking for a new yoga mat or towel. Go to www.reunionhotyoga.com/freeyoga to claim your spot in class! Holly Hancock, the owner of Reunion, recommends signing up in advance for the free yoga weekend, and showing up 15-20 minutes prior to your first class a ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
17h ago
Thanks to Mandi for sending: “1930 Oldsmobile?
That’s just the best guess of someone who knows nothing about cars but faithfully attended the Iola Car Show with her dad every year”
Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
17h ago
Photo by Julian Ortiz
Ed. Note: If this was you, please email princeofpetworth@gmail.com so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Man in Ovi jersey headed towards Glenmont after Caps W on Tuesday (3/26) night. Does that sound vague? Yes. Adding to that vague description he was wearing
jeans. Shocking.
I was the girl with the Caps jacket, backwards cherry blossom Caps hat, and black pants with a tote bag. Sorry for subjecting you to my stories from the night. Thanks for acknowledging my athleticism as I ran onto the Metro as doors were closing. Wanna catch a Caps game before the seas ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
18h ago
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting and armed robbery of a business.
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 2:57 p.m., the two suspects brandished handguns and entered a business in the 5100 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The suspects demanded property and money. The victims’ complied. During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot striking one of the victims. The suspects took the property and money then fled the scene. The shooting victim was transported to a ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
18h ago
This rental is located at 2201 Second Street NW near W. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,500 / 1br – 775ft2 – Bright, Top-Floor Corner 1 Bedroom (Bloomingdale)
The Basics
One-bedroom, one-bath top floor corner unit in a quiet, secure, and well-maintained walk-up condo building in the heart of Bloomingdale.
Unit boasts:
A generous kitchen workspace
Nine-foot tall ceilings
Three retractable screened double-Juliet balconies
Energy-efficient HVAC system (professionally serviced biannually) and dishwasher
Enclosed stackable washer and dryer
Generous closet space, including a food pantry, with Elfa s ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
19h ago
From the DC Public Library:
“The DC Public Library invites you to witness the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Distribution of Special Sunglasses at your neighborhood library!
Dates: April 1 – April 8, 2024
Get Yours Early – Available While Supplies Last ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
19h ago
700 V Street, NW at 7th/Georgia Ave
Holy smokes, thanks to B. for sending the Torrie’s listing:
“Restaurant for lease in Shaw. First time available in over 30 years,
this iconic and historic site is across the street from Howard University Hospital, and one block from the 9:30 Club, Landmark Theater, and the Atlantic Plumbing development. This is a rare standalone retail building on a prominent corner, facing Georgia Avenue and V Street, with 12 parking spaces. Visibility is very high by day with the adjacent university and hospital, and by night with the clubs and theater one block away, in ..read more
PoPville | Welcome to the beautiful life
19h ago
1817 Columbia Road, NW
Not just Namak! A couple storefronts down Easy Tiger Tavern has sprouted some new signage/awning:
The latest word is:
“Good things come to those who wait…
…until more like April…ish!
Delays happen. Fear not – things are coming along! We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on behind the paper-covered windows at 1817 Columbia Rd NW!”
STAY TUNED ..read more