14th and Irving Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just walked by and the Maman Joon signage in Columbia Heights is gone already – please tell me they haven’t reconsidered?!!?”

They have not, thank the Gods. There was simply a defect with the sign installation (was collecting water) and it’s getting fixed. Stay tuned for an opening date!



1407 T Street, NW

Folks were understandably bummed when Ice Cream Jubilee closed here back in October of last year. Thanks to Noa and Alisha for sharing some good news about who’s taking over the space:

“Permits/signs are up! Malai will replace Ice Cream Jubilee.”

On their IG Malai wrote: “With eight years of spreading the ice cream love in NYC under our belts, Malai is growing and sharing the sweetness. Let the countdown to SPRING 2024 begin – DC, we’re coming for ya!⁠” (more…)



photo by Emma K Alexandra

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From an email:

“Eckington Flea returns this Saturday, March 30. Hours are from 11am – 4pm. Goes until May 4.

Eckington Flea is a food/ arts market that will take place on the Quincy Lane woonerf every Saturday from 11am – 4pm until May 4.

Confirmed Vendors for Saturday, March 30: (more…)


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