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“Dear PoPville,

Did you know they took the benches out of Grant circle/do you know why they did that? I was in the park last Monday or Tuesday and they were still there so this is recent development.”

Anyone hear what’s up? Hopefully just getting repaired/replaced like we’ve seen happen in Dupont Circle.


“Dear PoPville,

I’m curious if anyone knows what this device is on Mass Ave between the heritage foundation and the exxon. It just says “welcome” on the screen. I noticed it earlier in the year when people were protesting outside the building, but it disappeared. I think it reappeared a couple weeks ago, though.”



2800 Clarendon Blvd

***In Clarendon

NEVERTHELESS

Thanks to LM for sending: “Xi’an Famous Foods signage up! Very exciting development in terms of northwestern Chinese food that’s metro accessible from DC. Northwest Chinese up in College Park is another—they’ve been around for a bit but also fly under the radar due to their location.”

Check out their menu here.

“Family recipes so good, they’re famous (more…)



4936 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Marv’s Dogs, the long-awaited new concept from Cork Wine Bar owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, will officially open in Tenleytown on Wednesday, May 13. The nostalgia-driven hot dog shop is inspired by Diane Gross’ childhood memories of getting hot dogs with her father, Marv. The restaurant’s signature “Marv’s Favorite” pays tribute to those experiences with a classic Chicago-style hot dog topped with secret relish, onions, pickle, peppers, and celery salt on a potato poppyseed bun. (more…)


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