1325 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
New statue in Freedom Plaza.”
Reuters reported in March:
“A statue of Caesar Rodney, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enslaver, that was taken down in Delaware in 2020 amid racial justice protests will be displayed by President Donald Trump’s administration this year in Washington.
It will remain in place for up to six months in Freedom Plaza…” (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
“Dear PoPville,
On Saturday, April 25, 2026 I lost my engagement ring at or outside of Hank’s Oyster Bar at the Wharf. It’s a sliver, emerald cut ring with lots of sentimental value. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
These two magnificent trees at the Chapin St NW entrance of the park has a pink ribbon on each of them.
This usually identifies trees that are to be cut down.
Let’s hope not! In my opinion they’ve cleared out enough of the trees and shrubs.”
4th and Florida Ave, NE
BIG day of Chinese Food news continues on a more positive note. A new dum sum option (and more) in NoMa?!?!
Thanks to Evan and Melody for sending: “Chinese food coming to Union Market. Google Translate of the Chinese text: (more…)
7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans off Wisconsin Ave
“Dear PoPville,
I thought they were going through a rebrand but I’ve seen no one in there and all the King St signage is still up. Are there any new developments?” (more…)
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
And in other HUGE (literally) restaurant news, Chandelier, “Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment will be 525” is coming to the former Les Halles space. The liquor license application says: (more…)
1200 18th Street, NW at M Street
The Daily Grill closed here back in 2023. There have been major renovations going on in the building. And now a liquor license application has been applied for at 1200 18th Street, NW for Bistro Francais: (more…)
1409 14th Street, NW
Gah! Every. Single. Monday…
Dim Sum blues today.
The Da Hong Pao roller coaster ride comes to a bruising end. Very happy memories and meals but a rough run with covid made it a bumpy one. They certainly will be missed.
Da Hong Pao‘s parting note says: (more…)
Third Street NE between M and N Streets NE
From the NoMa BID:
“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce the return of the weekly NoMa Farmers Market on Thursday, April 30 on Third Street NE between M and N Streets NE. The market will take place every Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM through October 2026.
Now celebrating its fifth year, (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending: “I followed them for two blocks. This cat lives on this guys head.”
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