
“Dear PoPville,
Good friends of mine put out a bunch of groceries for those in need— furloughed gov t workers, people impacted by the SNAP crisis, etc. in 16th Street Heights. A good model for all of us to help our neighbors out!”

“Dear PoPville,
Good friends of mine put out a bunch of groceries for those in need— furloughed gov t workers, people impacted by the SNAP crisis, etc. in 16th Street Heights. A good model for all of us to help our neighbors out!”

Ed. Note: “Fort Totten Transfer Station has Reopened.”
“Dear PoPville,
What to do with electronics recycling since Benning Rd is closed; I don’t feel like paying Best Buy to recycle.”
From DPW:
“Dates & Locations for DC DPW’s upcoming Special Waste Collection Events:
Saturday, November 29, 2025, at RFK Parking Lot 8 (2500 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003) — There is no cost to register.
Eventbrite registration will open soon for the following events: (more…)

18th and S Street, NW
Thanks to Hannah for sending: “Pupatella on 18th and S closed.”
‘Thank you for the memories!
This location may be permanently closed, but not our connection to this amazing community.
Please visit us at one of our other locations.’
Prior to Pupatella this space was the longtime home to Rosemarys Thyme.
Updates when we learn who takes over the space.

2321 18th Street, NW previously home to Bourbon
Interesting development at Death Punch bar in Adams Morgan: (more…)

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Arnold and Rebecca for sending the Mika’s opening update across from the zoo: (more…)

2653 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Petit Plats
Whoa. I was shocked to see this blue cannabis placard posted out front of Petit Monde in Woodley Park: (more…)

4340 Connecticut Ave, NW at Yuma, previously home to Acacia Bistro
The liquor license placard for Dog Haus Biergarten says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 48 and a Total Occupancy Load of 65. (more…)

1733 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to John for sending Casa Lebrato‘s replacement – Colombia Market.
Mr and Mrs Lee said a final farewell here in September 2025.

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to ZC for the Friendship Heights Trader Joe’s Update:
“I spoke with a TJ employee who had stocked the Friendship Heights TJs this morning. He said that they were waiting on the Certificate of Occupancy to open and suggested it would be after Thanksgiving. He also said they still do not have their Alcohol License. Here is to more waiting.”
Stay tuned.