“Dear PoPville,
I (late 20s woman) was walking down Q St NW in Georgetown (Monday), minding my own business, when a guy parked on the side of the street called out to me asking if I could come over. I turned around and saw that it was a guy in his mid-20s in a dark gray Jeep (Maryland tags), and he wasn’t wearing a shirt. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Last week Duke’s Counter gave me a check that included a charge for of $1.50 for a “side” because I had asked for, and received, more mustard. I probably should have pointed out that the sandwich was supposed to have mustard on it, but that it couldn’t be tasted. (more…)
1304 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending the latest on the new Sweetgreen coming to Union Market:
“SweetGreen’s Googlemap entry at 1304 4th street NE says Apr 2 opening” (more…)
photo by Emily
Thanks to Dan for sending: “Corgis* around town? Very funny seeing this fella in planet fitness after just getting stopped for a motorcade in front of the convention center.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
1826 Columbia Road, NW previously home to El Rincon Espanol
Thanks to Eric for passing on the sad news:
“I walked by Morgana and looks like a permanent closure. Website is still up but not taking reservations.”
Google has them as permanently closed too: (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From DDOT:
“The first application window will open to Preferred Applicants only from April 1 – April 15, 2024.
Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces the launch of the highly anticipated District E-Bike Incentive Program that will help District residents—particularly of low income—purchase an e-bike using a voucher worth as much as $2,000. The $500,000 program also helps support bicycle businesses within the District. (more…)
1718 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in December we shared the scuttlebutt that the folks from Bagels and Baguette would be coming to former Bethesda Bagels space. Now we know the name – Bon Beke’s!!
Thanks to Evan for sending the latest:
“Exciting news at Dupont Circle — nearly two years after Bethesda Bagels closed, a new bagel shop is opening in their old space at 1718 Connecticut Avenue. Doesn’t look like they have a website yet.” (more…)
A better named does not exist: (more…)
5125 Macarthur Boulevard, NW
Thanks to Nick for sending: “The Conduit Road Restaurant and Bar on MacArthur has had signs up for a while, but it seemed stalled for a while. In the past week or so (more…)
photo by angela n.
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