3226 11th Street, NW previously home to Johnny’s All American and the legendary Bad Saint before them and the LEGENDARY Jeans N Things before them.
“Coming Fall 2026 to Columbia Heights
Chinese/Korean fast casual for all”
“Dear PoPville,
I was out walking my dog and saw some progress made on the future “Major Yum” formerly “Johnnys” in Columbia Heights. A new coat of paint!”
Major Yum also shared a little vid of how things are looking inside: (more…)
1521 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Karl for sending this important Pho Viet (AKA the best Pho in Washington DC) update: “Pho Viet Logan Opening Day!” (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending this super cool sighting in Dupont Circle: “Best idea evah!” (more…)
2621 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by JT
“Dear PoPville,
Are you aware that Tavern 18 abruptly closed earlier Wednesday? There were numerous US marshalls outside the building and they were waiting for the owner to arrive. Apparently (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
“H Street Festival is one of the most anticipated and highly attended single day festivals in Washington D.C. The festival is 12 blocks long and has 15 staging areas that are diversely themed and programmed to target the different segments of audiences. The staging areas feature music of different genres, dance, youth based performances, interactive children’s program, fashion, heritage arts, poetry and many more.
The festival started as a 500 participant bloc party more than 19 years ago, it has now grown into a 150,000 participant event. The change is immense and the impact is lasting. By using the arts as a principle motivator of the festival, it has proven the arts can be a valuable agent in impacting economic growth. The festival also has a direct impact on reducing commercial building vacancy rate on H Street Corridor from 75% to under 5%. H Street Festival has successfully utilized arts as an engine for the growth for the historic neighborhood.
We have activity stations that focus on participatory artwork, informational stations that promote arts education, and exhibitor stations that showcase D.C. based artists. The depth and range of arts presentations are incomparable to any other festivals.”
From AlertDC:
“On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the H Street Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be extensive street closures and parking restrictions that motorists should take into consideration:
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Was horrified on my morning commute to see the Irving Street bike highway is completely torn up. I’m hoping this is a temporary situation and they’re just repaving, but they’ve removed all of the protective barriers and the conditions are incredibly unsafe and hazardous for bikers. (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged/emailed us about the huge police presence by the Petworth Metro last night. MPD tells me:
“On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, both conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)
Thanks to Kevin for sending this nimble fella from Foggy Bottom.
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Ed. Note: When we posted about the space being dark on August 28th an X follower said her “source” was just there “a few days ago” and LOL’d about the closure. Welp, it’s been dark ever since, including when I walked by Sunday afternoon. Also, phone calls to the store continue to go unanswered.
“Dear PoPville,
Walked by Maman Joon on Irving St @ Columbia Heights and it was dark. (more…)
photo by John Sonderman
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