3077 M Street, NW
Just noticed the new signage at 31st and M Street, NW in the old Brooks Brothers space. Stay tuned for an opening date. (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
19th and L Street, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending the latest from the coming Mikey and Mel’s coming downtown:
“Workers were installing new signage today for Mikey & Mel’s at 19th and L NW (the former Corner Bakery space).
FWIW, I asked one of the workers when they expected to open and he simply said “soon”.” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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Thanks to JP for sending from 17th and R Street, NW: “New artwork for the high heel race.”
From the High Heel event page:
“The Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is a time to celebrate the diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community and join thousands of costumed spectators cheer on costumed drag queens, drag kings and community members as they race down 17th Street NW. Lively and filled with local drag entertainment and much more, you won’t want to miss this DC tradition!
HIGH HEEL RACER INFORMATION: (more…)
Thanks to Michele for sending:
“Despite the presence of dozens of workers in this stretch of the canal every day, the Christmas tree has not moved in many months.”
Please send your NOVEMBER tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks! You can get your shirts (and more) here.
“Juno of Columbia Heights.”
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“Dear PoPville,
Sharing my voting information situation. DCBOE is currently behind—taking about a month to process voter registration information, meaning that even if you submitted an application prior to their deadline, you may not be actively registered by Election Day. They told me to bring my ID and proof of address to vote on Election Day or visit their office prior to Election Day on 1015 Half Street SE. However, a lot of people will not receive ballots to drop off.”
Another reader writes yesterday: (more…)
This rental is located at 1401 S Street NW near 14 and S. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
3000 Georgia Ave, NW between Irving and Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Over the last couple of years Bruce Monroe park has become a pole of attraction for drugs and crime. Last year, the play area was vandalized. This year, the fence has been taken down already twice, presumably to obtain access after hours (see picture above). There is always a lot of trash scattered on the ground. It is not unusual to see people using drugs, and a few months ago someone died of overdose.
The situation, already regrettable, (more…)