PoPville

@PoPville

Chronicling the happenings in Washington D.C.’s neighborhoods since 2006. Founder: Dan Silverman [email protected]

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Joined April 2009

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

This news has been ripping me to shreds all week long. Mama Angelina was the woman to see after a night out on U/FL. Such a kind soul. It breaks my heart she was never able to retire. RIP

PPoPville@PoPville · Jul 21

“Angelina has passed… was such an icon of the neighborhood for so many people over so many years” - RIP popville.com/2025/07/angeli…

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PoPville@PoPville · 4 h

“Huge Power Outage on U Street Last Night – Manholes blew off”!! popville.com/2025/07/huge-p…

PoPville's tweet card. Thanks to Jeff for sending last night (Friday) around 9:20pm: "Huge power outage! This happened out front by St Augustine’s church (1419 V Street, NW.) Manholes blew off as is so often the case. Cops...

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PoPville@PoPville · 21 h

JUST IN: More Sad News on the Restaurant Front – Petite Cerise “will close its doors on August 24th.” - Only opened here in March, 2023 - the late breaking news: popville.com/2025/07/petite…

PoPville's tweet card. 1027 7th Street, NW at L Street, NW via Petite Cerise Thanks to all who sent us the sad news from Petite Cerise: "We opened Petite Cerise to share our love of French technique and Mid-Atlantic...

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PoPville@PoPville · 22 h

Yo! “Politics and Prose is having its first sidewalk sale in recent memory”: popville.com/2025/07/politi…

PoPville's tweet card. From Politics and Prose: "We're having a SIDEWALK SALE! Come by our Conn Ave location on Saturday, July 26 from 9am-6pm (or while supplies last). There will be a collection of goodies for purchase,...

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PoPville@PoPville · 23 h

“On Sunday Dauphine’s is hosting an event to support Chicatana and help them rebuild their beloved restaurant after a fire destroyed their kitchen.” popville.com/2025/07/chicat…

PoPville's tweet card. From the good people at Dauphine's (1100 15th Street, NW): "Food, music, and a good cause—what more could you ask for? On Sunday, July 27th Dauphine’s is hosting a ticketed event to support the team...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

“Reservoir District Update – If everything moves ahead as planned, the grocery store should open in Spring 2028.” popville.com/2025/07/reserv…

PoPville's tweet card. photo by Kevin From the office of Councilmember Zachary Parker, Ward 5: "The past few days have been spent in conversation with the developer to address community concerns. Councilmember Parker takes...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

“Stray Bullet Enters Capitol Hill Home” - Wednesday night around 11pm popville.com/2025/07/stray-…

PoPville's tweet card. "Dear PoPville, We thought readers should be aware: Wednesday night around 11pm a bullet came through the window of our house on the 900th block of Constitution Ave NE on Capitol Hill. By some...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

BREAKING Sad Restaurant News: Sprig and Sprout Closing After 13 Years in Glover Park (after Sunday’s Service) - Parting words: popville.com/2025/07/sprig-…

PoPville's tweet card. 2317 Wisconsin Ave, NW Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sprig and Sprout: "After 13 incredible years in Glover Park, we’re heartbroken to share that Sprig & Sprout will be closing our...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

EXCLUSIVE: Call Your Mother Park View Prepares to Reopen Inside!! popville.com/2025/07/exclus…

PoPville's tweet card. 3301 Georgia Ave, NW "Dear PoPville, I went to the Park View Call Your Mother this morning and you could see like 80% of the place inside was empty. They've got rid of all the production equipment...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

Jonathan Van Ness from Queer Eye (Filming Season 10 in DC) Spotted in Navy Yard popville.com/2025/07/jonath…

PoPville's tweet card. "Dear PoPville, I just saw Jonathon Van Ness from Queer Eye getting a color job at Bishops hair salon down at Navy Yard. I tried to take some photos, but just got the back of his head. Sorry they’re...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

Signs of the Times at the Atlantic Plumbing Movie Theater - Haven't been selling any since April :( popville.com/2025/07/signs-…

PoPville's tweet card. 807 V Street, NW Thanks to all who've written in from the Atlantic Plumbing movie theater. Most recently John writes: "There’s likely a dark story behind whatever’s going on at Atlantic Plumbing."...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

DC open house list for this weekend: July 25, 2025 - “ALL the Space in Shaw!: and more top picks: popville.com/2025/07/dc-ope…

PoPville's tweet card. We’re more than halfway through summer so we are seeing a summer vacation slump as plenty of DMV residents are out and about outside of the District leading to less than 300 DC Open Houses this...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

What the What is Going on with the ALDI on H Street?!!? popville.com/2025/07/what-t…

PoPville's tweet card. 801 H Street, NE "Dear PoPville, I live in the area and was so grateful that I stocked up a couple days ago because the Aldi is now closed for an undetermined amount of time 🤷🏾‍♀️. This is the sign...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

Meanwhile at the Wilson Aquatic Center - Gross. Don't scroll. Well I had to see it - scroll away: popville.com/2025/07/meanwh…

PoPville's tweet card. Thanks to D. for sharing: "Wilson Aquatic Center seems to be dealing w a cockroach problem. Etc. photo’d a few"

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 25

“Pizza progress” popville.com/2025/07/pizza-…

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 24

We used to be a real city

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 24

“Join Us for Alley Fest 2025 – A Celebration of DC’s Most Vibrant Alleyway Community” - "a celebration of community, culture, flavor, and fun in Blagden Alley & Naylor Court." popville.com/2025/07/join-u…

PoPville's tweet card. From Alley Fest: "On Saturday, July 26, the heart of D.C. comes alive for the 2nd Annual ALLEY FEST — a celebration of community, culture, flavor, and fun in Blagden Alley & Naylor Court. Expect an...

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PoPville@PoPville · Jul 24

“Any Update on Old Engine Company No. 12 on North Cap?” popville.com/2025/07/any-up…

PoPville's tweet card. "Dear PoPville, Any update on plans for the Old Engine Company No. 12 site on North Capitol that caught fire in December, 2023? I live in the neighborhood and haven’t seen any recent activity there...

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