1201 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
My office is in the Ring Building across from the Connecticut Ave Brooks Brothers. I stopped in today to gather mail and was surprised to look across the street and see Brooks Brothers back from the dead and open. The store had closed, they even had ‘For Lease’ signs in the windows as of last week. However, today the signs are gone and dressed mannequins are back in the windows.”
3128 M Street, NW
3029 M Street, NW
2814 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW just off M Street
From Bridge Street Book’s website:
“YES WE ARE OPEN! (more…)
737 7th Street, NW via Urban Outfitters
Thanks to ‘things’ for the heads up: “wtfff why is everything in Chinatown closing?”
A call to Urban Outfitters confirms that the Chinatown closing is indeed permanent. They do note that the one in Georgetown (3111 M Street, NW) remains open.
4533 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Every year we do a post around this time to remember the restaurants/bars/retail that have closed over the last 12 months. It is an awful post and I hate doing it but I do it to remember what/who we have lost. Now, is not the time for such a post. We know tons of spots have closed. I post them every single day. It is still, sadly, fresh. We are in the middle of a battle, we shall mourn the lost when the war is over. But for now – we must focus our attention on those fighting to survive the awfulness that has been 2020. Which by the by does not magically end as the calendar flips to 2021, obviously. So let us take this opportunity to call out the local restaurants/bars/retail fighting to survive who could use all of our support. (more…)
1603 U Street, NW
This was the former home of Whiskey Ginger which closed in 2018. (more…)
1718 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending: “What a bummer for such a great 14th street business to be taken over by a vape shop.”
Peregrine Espresso closed here after 9 years back in June.
Formerly Old Navy at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Saw your post last week about World Market closing their location, so I went up there today.
Turns out the Old Navy right above it is also closed. (more…)
1314 1/2 9th Street, NW
Jeni reports: “Green almond pantry on 9th street NW on fire”
Photo via DC Fire and EMS
From DC Fire & EMS just before 9am: “Working Fire 1300 block 9th St NW. Fire 1st floor store in 3 story row structure. #DCsBravest have fire knocked down. Checking for extension. No injuries.
Update Working Fire 1300 block 9th St NW. Fire confined to first floor store with no extension. #DCsBravest place this fire under control. No injuries. Investigators on scene to determine cause. Video shows initial attack on fire.” (more…)
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-127 to pause various activities in the District from 10:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 until Friday, January 15, 2021, at 5:00 a.m. Additionally, the Order extends the state of emergency and public health emergency for Washington, DC through March 31, 2021.
Even for those activities that are not paused by Order, the Mayor strongly encourages residents to be cautious this holiday season so as to limit the spread of COVID-19.”
See the full order: >Mayor’s Order 2020-127 (PDF)
Photo by LaTur
From a press release:
“Locally-based delivery and ordering platform DC To-GoGo has launched special holiday stores, offering free delivery to anyone in DC on meal packages, charcuterie boards, and cocktail specials from local restaurants. Whether you’re looking for heat-at-home feasts for the whole family, grazing boards filled with curated cheese and charcuterie, or seasonal cocktails to ring in the new year, they have options for you. Customers can bundle specials from different spots together to take care of all their holiday needs, so they can avoid the kitchen (and dishes) on on New Year’s Eve and spend time with loved ones.
Pre-orders are open now in the New Year’s Eve To-GoGo store for December 31st. All specials can also be ordered on DC To-GoGo’s iPhone and Android apps.
Participating local restaurants and bars (more…)