From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Sharon Kershbaum, trail users, and members of the community to cut the ribbon on the next key phase of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), the segment connecting the neighborhoods of Fort Totten and Takoma. (more…)
photo by ny273
Speaking of Cannabis Operations… Three more, two excellently named ones, closed by MPD and ABCA:
“Last week, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down three businesses for illegal cannabis sales.
The Closure Orders were executed at Puff Puff Pass, Smoke Shop Inc, and YouGrowGurl, all unlicensed retailers, due to activities that posed an imminent danger to public health and safety.
This marks the second closure for YouGroGurl, (more…)
Amazing.
Thanks to Rich for sending from a bench in Dupont Circle.
Given one name down, I guess it’s working?!?!?
Thanks to all who messaged us about Rus Uz after our post about La Perla closing.
Rus Uz’s website says:
“Rus Uz an inspired blend of Russian and Uzbek cuisine. We have two locations in the Washington D.C. metro area.
Rus Uz has an electric dining area with influence from around the world. Take a moment away from your dining table to peruse the walls. We’ve collected artwork for many years, allowing you to enjoy these finds as you wait for your order. (more…)
1 Florida Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Trying to figure out a bit of a mystery. The Florian on North Cap and Florida has a sign for an upcoming coffee shop, Cafe Aida. I can’t find anything about it online. There’s a Viennese chain called Aida but no evidence of affiliation. Build out sounds fancy (acoustic ceiling), New York address, but unclear what’s coming.” (more…)
photo by Mark Andre
From the Potomac Conservancy:
“The Potomac River is in the midst of a remarkable comeback and is entering a decisive decade in its restoration. The new 2025 Potomac River Report Card by Potomac Conservancy confirms outdoor recreation in the Potomac River region has surged 10% since 2020, and major infrastructure improvements are addressing urban pollution. But the river’s future is now in question as rising threats to water quality threaten to reverse decades of progress, preventing the Potomac’s return to being a fully fishable and swimmable river.
After decades of hard-fought recovery, the health of “the nation’s river” remains at a “B” on its 2025 report card from the non-profit Potomac Conservancy, with much of the blame falling on rapid forest loss and polluted runoff from sprawl. (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
Saks Off 5th opened here in 2016. Previously the space was home to, the legendary, ESPN Zone.
USA Today reported: “Saks Off 5th, the discount retailer of its sister store Saks Fifth Avenue, is closing nine stores across the United States.”
I stopped in to ask when and was told “sometime in January.”
Stay tuned.
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all continue to message us about Keren.
Boxes in and getting ready to decorate: (more…)
Thanks to Marc for sending these great shots: “Came across a bald eagle perched on a chimney in Adams Morgan”
And thanks to Natalie for sending this great shot: (more…)
2130 P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
FYI I checked on the former Metro Market site on P St NW in Dupont Circle tonight to see if any progress has been made on the incoming Streets Market and saw this hung up. (more…)