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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 12h

“Dig Inn opens a new Washington, D.C. location on October 22” - All the info: www.popville.com/2025/10/dig-...

“Dig Inn opens a new Washington, D.C. location on October 22” - PoPville

2050 M Street, NW From a press release: "Dig Inn, the fast-casual restaurant brand serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food, is continuing its expansion in the Washington, D.C. area with a new lo...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 12h

Missed Connection – Sun’s Cinema www.popville.com/2025/10/miss...

Missed Connection – Sun’s Cinema - PoPville

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. "Dear PoPville, Sun’s Cinema on Saturday, 10/11. You politely tapped my sho...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 13h

After a Decade, Soundcheck will be closing on K Street after January Shows: www.popville.com/2025/10/dc-s...

After a Decade, Soundcheck will be closing on K Street after January Shows - PoPville

via Soundcheck Sad news from Soundcheck (1420 K Street, NW): You can sign up for info on their closing series here.

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 14h

ANOTHER self driving car spotted, presumably in testing mode – Nuro www.popville.com/2025/10/self...

ANOTHER self driving car spotted, presumably in testing mode – Nuro - PoPville

Thanks to G. for sending this Nuro spotted in Trinidad. Nuro's website says: "At Nuro, we believe self-driving vehicles represent the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive c...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 15h

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What the Helen of Troy Happened to the Trees at the Kennedy Center!?! Willow trees gone - PoPville

Thanks to P. for sending this jarring sight from the Kennedy Center: "Willow trees on the Kennedy center terrace razed: Before the cutting: Updates when/if more is learned.

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 15h

Yo!! New Lucky Bar Awning Up!! www.popville.com/2025/10/dc-l...

New Lucky Bar Awning Up!! - PoPville

1221 Connecticut Ave, NW "Lucky Bar The most fun you’ll have at a bar in DC. Great Drinks, Great Bartenders, Great DJs... DC‘s ORIGINAL Soccer Bar Destination!" As we get closer to the World Cup... Th...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 16h

“After 27 years of making space for art in Washington, DC, CulturalDC has concluded operations and announced a series of legacy investments to carry the mission forward.” - Full release: www.popville.com/2025/10/cult...

“After 27 years of making space for art in Washington, DC, CulturalDC has concluded operations and announced a series of legacy investments to carry the mission forward.” - PoPville

From a press release: "At a private celebration last month, CulturalDC’s Board of Directors announced that the organization would sunset operations after more than 27 years of transforming the Distric...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 17h

A Raising Cane's Casualty? www.popville.com/2025/10/unio...

Union Station Roller Coaster cont. – Chick Fil A edition - PoPville

Thanks to Jason for sending: "Union station chick fil a closed?? WTF?" A Raising Cane's casualty? STAY TUNED.

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 17h

Continuing Coverage of Chef Jose Andres Being Awesome Again: Feds – Get your free lunch items during the shutdown! www.popville.com/2025/10/cont...

Continuing Coverage of Chef Jose Andres Being Awesome Again: Feds – Get your free lunch items during the shutdown! - PoPville

Chef Andres giving out food during the 2018/2019 federal shutdown Continuing Coverage of Chef Jose Andres Being Awesome Cont. Thanks to all who messaged us - I was driving back from Shenandoah!! From ...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 18h

“Congressional Cemetery’s Support for Federal Employees During the Shutdown” - Details: www.popville.com/2025/10/cong...

“Congressional Cemetery’s Support for Federal Employees During the Shutdown” - PoPville

1801 E Street, SE courtesy Congressional Cemetery From an email: "During the federal government shutdown, many museums and National Park Service sites are closed to visitors. Historic Congressional Ce...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 19h

“Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a special event launching the new wine “Brine.” www.popville.com/2025/10/join...

“Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a special event launching the new wine “Brine.” - PoPville

1440 8th Street, NW From an email: "OyOy x Old Westminster: Brine Launch Party Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:00 PM Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a speci...

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boy, that last photo is something else

PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 1d

Suspicious Vehicle Closes Part of 14th Street Earlier this Morning in Columbia Heights: www.popville.com/2025/10/susp...

Suspicious Vehicle Closes Part of 14th Street Earlier this Morning in Columbia Heights - PoPville

Thanks to all who sent in photos this morning. One reader shares this "Worrisome text" from 9:35am: "Just got the attached very strange and worrisome text from a place where a friend lives" Another re...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 1d

Suspicious Vehicle Closes Part of 14th Street Earlier this Morning in Columbia Heights: www.popville.com/2025/10/susp...

Suspicious Vehicle Closes Part of 14th Street Earlier this Morning in Columbia Heights - PoPville

Thanks to all who sent in photos this morning. One reader shares this "Worrisome text" from 9:35am: "Just got the attached very strange and worrisome text from a place where a friend lives" Another re...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 2d

Hello The Hall on H St. Wait, What?!?! www.popville.com/2025/10/dc-t...

Hello The Hall on H St. Wait, What?!?! - PoPville

1248 H Street, NE Thanks to G. for sending from the Double Up Burger place. Well this is curious. G. says the sign just went up Friday. Double Up only opened up here back in July. Previously the space...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 2d

Smithsonian Museums including the Zoo are now temporarily closed due to the Federal Shutdown: www.popville.com/2025/10/smit...

Smithsonian Museums including the Zoo are now temporarily closed due to the Federal Shutdown - PoPville

photo by Lorie Shaull From Smithsonian: "Due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12, along with our research centers and the National Zoo. ...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 3d

Heads Up: NCR Flyover: “War Memorial Arlington” Coming Tonight (Saturday) www.popville.com/2025/10/what...

Heads Up: NCR Flyover: “War Memorial Arlington” Coming Tonight (Saturday) - PoPville

photo by LaTur Ed. Note: This is the first time I've seen one over "War Memorial Arlington". Does "War Memorial Arlington" refer to the US Marine Corps War Memorial? The Air Force Memorial? Or is that...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 3d

Last Night in Driving Dangerously – Driver Flipped at Rhode Island and Florida Ave, NW (two car collision) - 1 with critical injury, 4 with serious injuries: www.popville.com/2025/10/last...

Last Night in Driving Dangerously - PoPville

Rhode Island and Florida Ave, NW photo by Christian Kosko Christian shares with us: "Driving Dangerously DC Edition - Volume No. 17375492073 Not sure how you flip a car on Rhode Island & Florida shhhe...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 4d

“Weekend track work and service information for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day” www.popville.com/2025/10/week...

“Weekend track work and service information for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day” - PoPville

photo by Jordan Barab From WMATA: "This holiday weekend from Saturday through Monday, trains will single track on the Red Line between Silver Spring and Forest Glen stations. On Monday, Metro will run...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 4d

Signs of the Times: “poor corporate spelling” edition www.popville.com/2025/10/sign...

Signs of the Times: “poor corporate spelling” edition - PoPville

3100 14th Street, NW Thanks to Samantha for sending: "Not sure poor corporate spelling is news, but it is certainly unfortunate." It is news on the Friday afternoon before a three day weekend! :) And ...

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 4d

Breaking: Logan Tavern Closed For Today. Or Longer? - Would be another huge loss after Commissary closed over the Summer: www.popville.com/2025/10/loga...