Thanks to William for sending from the Birch Drive Neighborhood Conservation Park in Forest Glen.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
photo by Adam Fagen
In other transit travails…
From Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689:
“Today, ATU Local 689 members have flyered Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) MetroBus garages and routes to let members know that it is unsafe to comply with management’s bus fare quotation policy. We will continue to encourage our members to exercise their rights and demand safe working conditions.
Back in May when this policy was hastily rolled out over union objections, Local 689 stated that this policy would lead to an increase in fare disputes. As WMATA’s own publications have repeatedly said, “More than two thirds of all bus operator assaults are the result of a fare dispute.” (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sharing with us:
“End of an Era: The old Capital Transit Company streetcar tracks on 11th at W Streets, NW (Route 60, abandoned and paved over in 1961) are finally being torn up.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out regarding Mayor Bowser’s proposed changes to short term rentals. Please indulge me with some context first that powers my alarm. And I’d like to be anonymous please.
I saw your recent posts on rats. In Brightwood they are bad, and on our block getting worse due to a short term rental that isn’t owner occupied and appears to be owned by a VA resident. There are numerous large parties generating lots of garbage. And in recent months no one is putting the trash in the alley. The piled up garbage on the property is feeding a surge in rats on our block.
For many, many months my neighbors and I have been going from DC department to department and to Airbnb directly to try to address the non-owner-occupied full time Airbnb (violation of current law) on our street and as noted the numerous parties that often exceed quiet hours and generate uncontrolled garbage.
In researching links to share with Airbnb, (more…)
3421 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The official good word:
“Highlands Tavern will officially open its doors to the public before the end of August, bringing a fresh, high-energy neighborhood dining experience to the heart of Cleveland Park. Taking over the historic multi-level location previously occupied by the Cleveland Park Bar & Grill at 3421 Connecticut Ave NW, the venue has been completely reimagined to merge classic tavern warmth with modern styling.
In addition to elevating the neighborhood’s dining scene, Highlands Tavern is thrilled to announce it will serve as the official watch party location for Notre Dame Football. Fans can gather on the expansive rooftop or throughout the multi-level tavern to cheer on the Fighting Irish with full sound, dedicated game-day energy, and premium viewing.
Highlands Tavern is helmed by co-owners Ki Yoon (Owner of Magruders) and George Grau, a D.C. native, Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduate, and seasoned restaurant veteran. (more…)
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via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything this morning about what’s going on with the Metro buses in Tenleytown? There are 20-30 vacant buses lined up along Wisconsin Ave with police and firetrucks blocking many streets, including a stretch along Wisconsin between Veazey and Yuma streets.”
AlertDC had reported at 7:52am: “MPD reports the following roads are closed due to police activity:
– 4200-4300 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between Van Ness and Yuma Streets
– 4200 block of 40th Street, NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Warren Street
Please use alternate routes and expect delays.”
Andrew Leyden reported around 9am:
“The MPD Bomb Squad has cleared a suspicious package at the firehouse of DCFD Engine 20. A thermos bottle with some wires was discovered this morning but ruled non-hazardous.”
An A+ update from Andrew:
“Some commentators on this post have noted the device in question is likely not a thermos bottle, but is instead a sex toy called a “Blowbot” or similar item.”
10 Ridge Square, NW in September 8th 2025
First King Street Oyster Bar falls and now Acqua Bistecca goes down. Nobody said operating in the shadows of the mighty Wegmans would be easy…
Thanks to BW for sending to us yesterday afternoon (I’m at the beach, doing the best I can to keep up!):
“Last night (Monday) was the last night of service for Michael Mina’s new spot Acqua Bistecca!” (more…)
1443 P Street, NW previously home to Commissary
Thanks to Ray and Jessica for sending the Pura Vida news: “opens the 20th! From 7am-9pm all day breakfast.”
“Pura vida training. I’m told they open 8/20.”
Check out their menus here and stay tuned for confirmation.
Wisconsin and O Street, NW
From and email:
“Reaching out with some exciting retail news from Bombas! The comfort-focused apparel brand known for its One Purchased = One Donated mission is opening its first Washington, DC retail store in the heart of Georgetown on August 14th. (more…)
4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Stuart for sending: “I asked a guy outside Botiwalla when they were opening and he said September 1st!” (more…)