Thanks to N. for sending on Saturday:
“LIDL Columbia heights workers doing a walk out this morning. They are protesting various cuts and demotions and seeking signatures for a petition.”
Did anyone see a walkout at any of the other LIDL locations?
Author: Prince Of Petworth
3418 11th Street, NW previously home to Ossobuco and Columbia Heights Coffee
“Dear PoPville,
Seems like Cinco Soles in Columbia Heights is closing soon but they are doing a big farewell event tonight. Might be worth sharing to support this business as I know they have been struggling a bit! Thanks.”
Thanks to Jeremy for passing on the sad news from Cinco Soles: (more…)
3227 Georgia Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: Qui Qui DC used to be located above the Passenger in Shaw on 7th Street.
“Dear PoPville,
Puerto Rican restaurant taking over old Tabla location, opening TBD But they’re moving in.”
Google now shares the new Georgia Ave address: (more…)
205 Upshur Street, NW previously home to Gumbo Records and DC Treasure.
Thanks to Anna for sending the latest from Wake Me, Shake Me:
“New signage is up on Upshur street for the long-awaited coffee and records shop! Supposedly owned by former slash run folks (RIP)” (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending from 14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW: (more…)
Thanks to Michele for sending this: “sleepy little angel on the National Mall” (more…)
3103 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Signage is up! Have you heard anything more about a timeline for opening or what kind of food?” (more…)
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From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the Navy Yard area.
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
Thanks to N. for sending late Friday afternoon:
“A departing message from the Office of Global Women’s Issues.”
If you zoom in on the windwos it says – “Women’s Rights Are Human Rights.”