“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if you’re all aware yet, but the barriers on the 15th St NW cycle track have been removed south of constitution Ave. See pictures attached. (more…)
1800 M Street, NW
Thanks to Aaron for sending: “Sorn Thai (from McClean?) comh to 18th and M!”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
From the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW):
“New data from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) show that closures among DC’s mid-priced restaurants fell sharply by 54% in the first two quarters of 2026 — offering evidence that the DC Council’s 2025 reform of Initiative 82 is relieving pressure on local restaurants, even as operators continue to face higher costs, weaker diner spending, and staffing challenges.
Across all restaurant types, closures have fallen 43% year-over-year. The findings come as voters may soon consider Initiative 87, a new ballot measure that would raise D.C.’s minimum wage — already the highest of any state in the country — to $25 an hour, a faster and steeper increase than any American city has attempted. (more…)
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1514 Connecticut Ave, NW
Taim opened here back in September 2020. Prior to Taim this space was home to a BGR the burger joint. Updates when we learn who takes over the space next.
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend and I tried to pick up Taïm after work yesterday, only to find out it closed sometime in the last few days. (more…)
Thanks to Todd for sending yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon:
“A step forward (or two) and a step back (or two)…” (more…)
Creature Comfort brings their melodic, emotionally driven indie rock sound to Pie Shop for a night of live music alongside Terrain and The Dusk Whales.
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Thanks to Cecilia for sending these super cool owl shots from Rock Creek Park/Mount Pleasant: (more…)
5500 block of Colorado Ave, NW
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Thanks to Cassandra for sending from Brightwood Park.
From Force Free DC Dog Training and Behavior Consulting: (more…)
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From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement temporary nighttime lane closures of the underpass lanes (under Dupont Circle) on Connecticut Avenue NW, between N Street and Q Street, beginning July 9, 2026, for up to four months. The closures are part of the Connecticut Avenue Deckover and Streetscape Project and are necessary for crews to safely install the girders that will serve as the foundation of the deckover portion of the project.
The work will occur over a four-month period: (more…)
Thanks to Rozi for sending the great shot above from Montreal. And thanks to Tom for sending below from Key West: (more…)