“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to see if there was a resolution to an incident I saw this morning near Woodley Park on Calvert St. A dark gold, mixed breed dog around 50 lbs broke loose from its owner, darted into the street, got hit by a car, and then sprinted toward Connecticut Ave. (more…)
Thanks to Stuart for sending earlier this morning. (more…)
photo by GordonCV
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising the public of upcoming changes to traffic operations on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (I-66) as part of the ongoing Rehabilitation of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Project.
Beginning Monday, May 12, 2025, and continuing through 2027, DDOT will discontinue operation of the movable rush hour (zipper) lane on the bridge. This change is necessary to support construction activities during the multi-year rehabilitation effort.
Traffic Configuration Updates: (more…)
inside 610 Water Street SW photo by Dave Watts
From a press release:
“On April 29, international hospitality group Artfarm opened its doors to Fish Shop in Washington DC. Initially born in Ballater, Scotland, Fish Shop is a welcoming restaurant and bar, where seafood, craftsmanship and art combine. Designed to cater to local residents alongside the many seasonal visitors to the capital, Fish Shop will oEer a modern, informal 180-cover restaurant and bar with three private dining rooms also available to hire.
Celebrating the heritage and traditions of fishing, Fish Shop has been created for those who enjoy freshly caught seafood which is ethically sourced. A genuinely low-waste restaurant, everything from fit-out to furniture, packaging to retail has been carefully considered, with sustainability at the core of every element. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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The magical news from Buffalo & Bergen:
“In Italy, la famiglia reigns supreme – which is why New York born, Gina Chersevani, is channeling her Italian roots for the most carb-tastic launch ever: the “Carb Bar”! A cocktail mixtress and bagel maven, Chersevani is expanding her concept to include a doughy dreamland (helmed by her hubby Neil Dundee,) exclusively rising at Buffalo & Bergen’s swanky new Cleveland Park spot. (more…)
Thanks to Erin for sending from Union Market.
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Thanks to AJ for sending from Dulles. Anyone know the story?
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A. writes from “the Inspired Teaching School right at the Edgewood Community Center. A pet bird, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what happened at 12th and U this morning? Streets and alleys blocked, multiple detectives out, and all of the police in the area said “I don’t know” when asked what happened.”
From MPD:
“Preliminarily on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:14 a.m., (more…)