717 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Casey for sending:

“Stopped by the CVS that’s closest to my office, typically went 2-3 times a week to grab a drink, snack, or health-related thing but haven’t in the last month – stopped by this morning and noticed that it’s closing on 12/2 and pretty much all of the perishables are gone. (more…)



photo by angela n.

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From MPD:

“From Friday, November 14, 2025 through Wednesday, December 14, 2025, the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be a street closure that motorists should take into consideration:

From Friday, November 14, 2025 through Wednesday, December 14, 2025, the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic:

New Hampshire from Dupont Circle to Q Street, NW



photo by LaTur

From the Smithsonian:

“Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are reopening on a rolling basis by Monday, Nov. 17. We look forward to seeing you! More info below.

Reopening on Friday, Nov. 14
National Museum of American History
National Air and Space Museum and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Reopening on Saturday, Nov. 15
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African Art
National Museum of Asian Art
National Zoo

Reopening on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 12 p.m. ET
National Museum of Natural History

All museums, with the exception of our National Museum of Natural History, are reopening at their regular times. Please note, museums will have limited food service offerings.”



5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

As a Friendship Heights resident, I’m very excited for Trader Joe’s (and bummed it looks like we’ll have to wait till after Thanksgiving!), and am also hoping that Total Wine brings folks to the area and helps breathe some more life into it.

But I’m concerned about the impact on my beloved Rodman’s. (more…)


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