1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Cordell for sending from the former Café Divan space: “Permanent signage being installed at Otto Mediterranean.”
ICYMI: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
3928 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any news on the abrupt closing of Morazon groceries on 14th NW (at Shepherd I think). We will really miss their hot bar and daily tamales.”
Not sure what happened but their website says permanently closed: (more…)
1111 20th Street, NW
Back in July we learned that “Moxies was coming to 20th Street, NW”. Thanks to Kim for letting us know (and sending photos) that they’ve now opened: (more…)
1427 P Street, NW
Ed. Note: Commissary closed on P Street back in July 2024, “Miami Vibes” still coming and Logan Tavern closed on P Street in October 2025. And of course PLANTA Cocina P Street closed in early September 2025.
Bluemercury opened here in the former Pacers store back in 2015.
Thanks to Chaya and R. for sharing news about Bluemercury closing:
“The Bluemercury on P Street is closing Saturday. The lovely ladies in the store told me that as their packing stuff up” (more…)
1811 14th Street, NW
Looks like Archives DC opened up in the former Commonwealth space at Black Cat back in late December.
Hours currently listed as: (more…)
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1604 17th Street, NW via google
Update from from Susan Cole (via Gary):
“The Tabard Inn bought the sculpture “Humanity’s Throne” and it is now installed in front of the Tabard.”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you happen to know what happened to the large Robert Cole sculpture (of a man on a throne) that used to be in front of 1604 17th St NW? I walked by this evening and noticed it was gone.”
I took some photos on Sunday and looks like the old bank is for sale/for lease: (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sending: “I saw this red-shouldered hawk (I think) hanging out at 18th and Park in Mt. Pleasant yesterday. Mt. P is a great neighborhood to raise a raptor family – good nesting sites, near the park, and lots of food walking around in the alleys.”
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]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1248 H Street, NE
“The Hall on H St
A neighborhood gathering place
📍H Street Corridor – 1248 H St NE
Open 7 days a week 8am-11pm”
Thanks to Anne for sending:
“Stopped by the new coffee/breakfast place at Hall on H. They have coffee and breakfast burrito, manager said they Will be adding more to menu including those Japanese fluffy pancakes on the weekend. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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“Washington National Opera, as a leader in opera, seeks to inspire, connect, and enrich our community, shape the future of opera, and illuminate the American and human experience. We tell timeless stories with programming that excites, entertains, engages, and educates. We are committed to diversity and balance – presenting classic, contemporary, and American works – to broad local, national, and international audiences.”
Big News from the Washington National Opera:
WNO-Public-Transition-Letter (PDF)
“January 10, 2026
To our friends, artists, and supporters,
As Washington National Opera begins its 70th anniversary year, the Board and staff have made the difficult decision to seek an end to our 15-year Affiliation Agreement with the Kennedy Center. We will be moving our performances to new venues as we return to operating as a fully independent entity. (more…)