Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker shares the good news:
“I spoke with Chief Smith this morning and I’m glad to report that the decision to close DuPont Circle Park is being rescinded. The Park is central to the lgbtq community, and neighbors will be able to enjoy it this year for World Pride.”
Thanks to (another) Zach for sharing the original news: “This was emailed from the Mayor’s Office to a Dupont Circle ANC.” (more…)
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in the space previously home to Legal Seafoods
Easing the still fresh pain from the Pizzeria Uno closing comes this is a lovely bit of good news for Union Station – Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites is coming upstairs! (more…)
623 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Super sad news from Beuchert’s Saloon on Capitol Hill:
“As we approach the finish line of an amazing 13-year journey, we’re filled with gratitude for the community, friends, and family who’ve been with us every step of the way. We’re staying open for one final week, and we’d love for you to join us for a pint and share your favorite memories. Thanks for being part of our story.” (more…)
2305 18th Street, NW via google
Thanks to Mary for sending:
“After talking with an insider M5 nails on 18st has closed – they couldn’t reach a renewed lease agreement.
They’ve moved out of the neighborhood:
1915 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006” (more…)
19th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending from Downtown: “Is this slipstream new at 19th and H?”
So far their website only lists their locations as 1201 New York Ave, NW and 1333 P Street, NW.
STAY TUNED.
photo by Miki Jourdan
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Thanks to Paul for sending above on Saturday (close enough!) from Logan Circle.
Thanks to Chris for sending below from Adams Morgan: (more…)
Photo by Victoria Pickering
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“Dear PoPville,
I was heading back to my apartment today (Monday), running late for a meeting after going to grab lunch between calls. I was walking past Seaton Elementary thinking about the 50 things I need to do when I get back to my computer and not paying much attention to my surroundings as I also had Sabrina Carpenter blasting in my earphones (whoops!).
I looked up at the last second and a man was gesturing between himself and me, and he asked (more…)
Thanks to Josh for sharing this stunning Sunset over Thomas Circle from last night.
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photo by Mr.TinMD
From WMATA:
“Metro is reminding customers of a new systemwide banning policy taking effect this week.
The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex crime or a sex-related crime, anyone who violates Metro’s Passenger Conduct Rule, or a person who commits any assault on a Metro employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the Metro system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.
Previously, MTPD could ban a person for up to 24 hours if they violated the passenger conduct rules in Metro’s Tariff, which includes abusive, unacceptable, or unsafe conduct.
Under the new policy, the banning period will apply as follows: (more…)