Thanks to Tom for sending the latest in Logan Circle: “We paid millions 💵 for Logan Circle turf renovation, the park was closed April > June; grass areas still closed until end of October, and today lots of brown turf.”
Another reader writes: (more…)
Well we’ve seen little free libraries, little free art galleries and even a little free blockbuster but this is a first – Little Free Opinions! Thanks to Nora for sending from Mount Pleasant.
I think we can all agree…
“Dear PoPville,
Restaurant use of Credit Card fee
Haven’t seen this before….”
1400 Florida Ave, NE
From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued the owner and manager of Delta Pearl, a large affordable apartment building located at 1400 Florida Ave NE, for extreme neglect at the property that is actively endangering the health and safety of tenants. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found evidence of severe and pervasive housing code violations at the building, which is owned and managed by developer Buwa Binitie through two of his companies.
“The conditions at Delta Pearl are shocking, as has been ownership’s refusal to promptly address them,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “This extreme level of disrepair and neglect, and the health risks it poses to tenants, are unacceptable. We are suing to force Binitie and his companies to make critical safety repairs and to do so immediately.”
“Just two short years ago, I helped cut the ribbon on 1400 Florida Ave NE and welcomed neighbors into a beautiful space that was funded with tens of millions of dollars in tax credits and public financing. What has happened since then defies reason,” said Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker. (more…)
619 H Street, NW
Yesterday we broke the news that Ambrosia Vietnamese Restaurant opened in the former Tony Cheng’s space. At that time I wasn’t sure if Tony Cheng’s had completely closed but now we know for sure. The folks from Ambrosia tell me:
“We’ve taken over both floors of the former Tony Cheng’s. The first floor soft-opened about 10 days ago, and we’re planning our grand opening in about three weeks with a full menu.”
See the full menu: (more…)
1605 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Dave for the update:
“When I went to Pure Green’s Dupont location the day before temporarily closing (1630 Connecticut Ave NW), the employees said they were moving across the street on Connecticut Ave NW (but did not confirm the address).
I assumed it was going in the old Zeleno space at 1605 Connecticut, (more…)
photo by Jeanette.Cook
Thanks to J. for sending: “I haven’t seen any explanation for its removal.”
“The Kennedy Center introduces Joel Shapiro’s “Blue”.
Joel Shapiro’s sculptures explode with the exuberance of youth. Their simple rectangles are assembled like stick figures that magically come alive.
Blue is poised in mid-kick, turning the surrounding landscape into a giant stage as it prepares to pirouette across the grass.
Shapiro spent two years in India in the Peace Corps, where he was inspired by the integration of art and culture. His sculptures are installed in scores of cities around the world. They achieve the goal set centuries ago by Egyptian and Greek sculptors—to endow base materials with movement and spirit of life.
Blue is located by the Video Wall at the REACH.”
From the National Park Service:
“Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 1.5, the National Park Service will implement a temporary closure of the northbound lane of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW from September 2, 2026 at 6:00am, to September 2, 2026, at 1:00pm. The exact times are subject to change based upon the evolving schedule of the events. Closures and public use restrictions will be delineated in the map below and as further delineated by U.S. Park Police presence, and other physical barriers.
Specifically, there will be temporary closure and restricted public access to the northbound lanes of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW, with blockades at the E St on-ramp, at the intersection of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and Parkway Dr NW, which would direct traffic from Ohio Dr SW to Parkway Dr NW, and at the intersection of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and F St NW. The restricted areas are depicted in the enclosed map (see below).
These temporary closures and restrictions are at the request of The Kennedy Center for the removal of the “Blue” Statue on The Kennedy Center grounds. A crane will occupy the northbound lanes of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway in order to remove the statue. These closures ensures the safety of the crew removing the statue and the public. Less restrictive measures and means are unavailable in the removal of the statue based on its location. (more…)
Thanks to J. and M. for sending from Ft. Dupont:
“Sugar bomb cherry tomatoes, Cherokee purple tomatoes, giant crimson tomatoes, prairie fire tomatoes, cucumbers, butternut and delecata squash.”
Great Garden Haul is made possible by the Friends of Fanny Wilkinson Society. Send your hauls to [email protected] and be sure to mention what neighborhood you are in and what you’ve grown. Thanks!
1610 20th Street, NW just off Connecticut Ave
“Classic British pub in a location that has hosted Bruce Springsteen, The Ramones, Rolling Stones, the Who. Imbibe the history with the food and drink!”
Thanks to Rudi for sending: “Step Childe Harold‘s sign is covered. Not optimistic.”
Ed. Note: From the sign to the left side of the photo above it looks like Sabai (Thai-Lao) will be taking over the space.
Stay tuned.
photo by angela n.
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