“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what these are? They are by the Capitol. There are probably 8 of them on 2nd, Constitution, etc.”
I believe in the past we’ve been told these are used by the DC Department of Transportation to count cars/vehicles for planning purposes? Anyone know if that’s the case here too?
photo by Eric P.
From WABA:
“Following more than a month of rumors, signs went up on East Basin Drive last Thursday announcing that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to remove sections of the 15th Street Protected Bike Lane from Constitution Avenue to the Jefferson Memorial, beginning today, March 23rd, 2026.
On Sunday, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association sent a letter to Department of the Interior (of which NPS is a part), indicating that the organization intends to sue to block the removal of the lanes, on the basis that: (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Eric for sending from Navy Yard near Nats Park. The liquor license placard for Skylark says: (more…)
photo by angela n.
From NPS:
“The cherry blossoms are still holding at Stage 5: Puffy White. Peak Bloom could be here in a day or two. Please: (more…)
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls and a Paul Bakery before them.
Last week we shared the, what was to be a bit, premature news from PopUp Bagels:
“We’re excited to announce that PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous, but Known®” bagel shop, will open its first Washington D.C. store in Georgetown at 1078 Wisconsin Avenue NW on March 27. Please note, due to construction timelines, the confirmed opening dates can be slightly influx and could be subject to change.”
Alas, March 27th was indeed influx. I’m now told that date is no longer on track but an April opening is the goal and we’ll be given one week notice so as not to miss it. Just a little bit longer!
ICYMI: (more…)
Thanks to Michael for sending from 14th and Florida Ave, NW. (more…)
2851 Georgia Ave NW previously home to Sweetpea’s Classic Soul Food (and many others.)
“Dear PoPville,
Just got food from a new place that just opened of Georgia Ave called Good Eats DC. I talked to one of the owners and they said they just opened up last week. They have a pretty good selection of food options. Here are some pictures of the menu.” (more…)
photo by LaTur
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1248 H Street, NE
“A vibrant, casual burger joint offering gourmet Smashburgers, Chopped Cheese Sandwiches, and loaded fries. Ideal for dine-in, delivery, or catering for any occasion.”
“Dear PoPville,
Double Up Burger etc. in the Hall on H may be gone. The place has been closed recently. Open today but all the signage for everything but the Boba place is gone. The Google says temporarily closed.” (more…)
Thanks to Michael for sending some raw nature from North Portal Estates. Incredible.
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