photo by Tim Brown 4000 Georgia Ave, NW at Taylor Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just went into the 7/11 at Georgia and Taylor NW and it felt like Déjà vu – stuff missing from the shelves, no pizza, no 7/11 brand stuff, no hotdogs – felt just like how the 7/11 at 14th and Quincy felt the month before it closed. I asked the cashier if they were closing and he said yes by or before the end of the month.”
Stay tuned.
1336 9th Street, NW
Speaking of action at 9th and O Street, NW – Maxwell has applied for a new streatery:
“Licensee is requesting a Streatery Endorsement with 22 seats.” (more…)
Thanks to LSH for sending: “Work is being done on the Emancipation Statue in Lincoln Park” (more…)
Thanks to David for sending from Lanier Heights. Is that a fox? Another angle below: (more…)
1400 9th Street, NW at 9th and O Street, NW
Excellent update from Genika Café:
“Our soft opening is here! ☕️
Join us this Monday, August 10th, from 9 AM to 1 PM as we open the doors of Genika Café for the first time. (more…)
photo by Jordan Barab
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photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Krewe of Pyros Mardi Gras Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
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“Dear PoPville,
Figured it’s a long shot but why not try.
You: with your Lakers loving friend at Calico Tuesday (8/4) in the 6pm hour
Me: (more…)
photo by Mike Rucki
“Dear PoPville,
We have a row house in Adams Morgan, and we’ve been told we have roots in our cast iron sewer line and that it should be relined with a spray or UV cured liner. Looking for advice or a reference from someone who’s had to do this. Thanks!”
3146 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Today before 8 AM the city put up a metal fence to enclose the public space at Amigos Park. Attached is a picture of fence going up. Where are the permits?”
Thanks to Terry for sharing a rendering of what could have been but is no longer planned: (more…)