
JB writes: “CVS, Care to explain why your Columbia Heights DC store looks like this?
What is going on?” (more…)

JB writes: “CVS, Care to explain why your Columbia Heights DC store looks like this?
What is going on?” (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Recently looked at Apple Maps to see that the Yellow Line is apparently resuming service to Greenbelt on Sept. 11? Looked around to see if Metro made any announcements but couldn’t find any as of yet. (more…)

10th and H Street, NE
From MPD sent at 11:48am: “Shooting Investigation in the 800 block of 10th Street, NE.”

via google maps
More from MPD: (more…)

photo by Birch Thomas
Ed. Note: Will be opening in September, will update with an exact date when we get it.
From a press release:
“Prepare to be enchanted, intrigued, and wowed as the rich tapestry of Mexico City’s culinary heritage unfolds at Stephen Starr’s new endeavor, El Presidente. Launching at Signal House in the Union Market District, El Presidente (1255 Union St. NE) ventures beyond the scope of a typical Mexican restaurant.
Its avant-garde, neo-retro aesthetic is a direct passport to the vibrant heart of Mexico City (CDMX) itself. Every bold bite is a testament to Mexico’s regionally diverse cuisine. The sprawling menu draws flavors, ingredients and techniques from across the country, featuring innovative dishes diners will find only at El Presidente. A feast of delights include Baja-style coastal oysters garnished with savory salsa negra and citrus miñoneta, to red chile-marinated Al pastor tacos and whole roasted cauliflower with ancho-pecan pipián to pescado a la talla (whole striped bass), as well as several riffs on guacamole that begin with rich, ripe Michoacán avocados. (more…)

Thanks to Jennifer for sending from “Takoma DC. They had no interest in moving it along :).”
***If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected].

414 K Street, NW
“I noticed the Toscana Market at K St in Mt Vernon Triangle seems closed for good. Freezers empty and open, shelves bare and signs gone. (more…)

H. sends last night: “Major crash in the ramp on to 395 from 695 at 9:30pm. Everyone is okay and getting care.”

Maggie sends Saturday: “As of this morning, looks like the 2-5 year old playground is closed, potentially because the fence is damaged? If so, seems to bad to close the full thing for that?”

3232 Georgia Ave, NW
From an email:
“Reunion Hot Yoga, located in Park View at 3232 Georgia Ave NW DC, Suite 105 opens Monday August 14th. The studio offers beginner friendly 26&2 (fka Bikram lineage) yoga, as well as warm yin, slow flow and hybrid flow. Beginner friendly hot yoga is not an oxymoron! The heat helps even the least flexible folks gain mobility, balance, strength and peace of mind. The studio is ADA accessible and welcomes first time practitioners as well as long time yogis. (more…)