
“Dear PoPville,
around 10 am Thursday morning. This car careened onto the sidewalk in front of the apartment building in Eckington at 1501 Harry Thomas Way NE. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
around 10 am Thursday morning. This car careened onto the sidewalk in front of the apartment building in Eckington at 1501 Harry Thomas Way NE. (more…)

photo by Ted Eytan
From the Mayor’s Office:
“New Census Data Shows DC’s Population Surpasses 700,000 for the First Time in Five Years
Washington, DC Experiences Largest Single-Year Population Gain Since 2013 (more…)

3407 Connecticut Ave, NW
(RIP Wake Up Little Suzie. And Pulpo, Tackle Box and McDonald’s…)
On Tuesday we broke the news that Cleveland Park Bar & Grill will be closing their original location BUT will be moving just down the block to share space with Fat Pete’s BBQ.
From Cleveland Park Bar and Grill:
“🚨 The Big Move Celebration! 🚨
After 20 incredible years at 3421 Connecticut Ave, we’re excited to announce that Cleveland Park Bar and Grill is moving to a new home—just 6 doors down at 3407 Connecticut Ave!
Our new location will feature: (more…)

19th and L Street, NW (former Corner Bakery space)
Thanks to Tammy for the Mikey & Mel’s update:
“I guess yesterday did not go as expected as they are “closed today for additional training.” Hope that gets smoothed out quickly! Had my heart set on corned beef hash😂” (more…)

1424 Park Road, NW
Thanks to M. and Amanda for sending: “New restaurant taking over Mi Cuba Cafe. Happy holidays!” (more…)

hahaha thanks to S. for sending from the Shaw Giant.
It had been 1 day since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.

1738 Connecticut Avenue, NW via IG
From the fine folks at
“As we close another amazing year at Bistrot du Coin, we’re grateful for our incredible community here in Dupont Circle ❤️ Thousands of memories made, meals shared, and laughs enjoyed—thanks to YOU! And guess what? Brunch & lunch are BACK, just in time to kick off an exciting 2025. Cheers to more moments together—merci beaucoup! 🥂🇫🇷”
BRUNCH 11AM-3PM Wed to Sun
Check out their menus here and Bon Appétit!

photo by Fritz Myer
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1923 Lincoln Road, NE
Thanks to DHL for asking: “Did they (Korean – Food Gallery DC) close?”
Google says: “temporarily closed” but: (more…)

Thanks to Sylvia for sending this curiosity in action from 14th Street/Logan Circle.
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