1728 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Gabby for sharing:
“If you are a lover of used books like me, there is a secret spot at the Newsroom at 1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009. There was even a cute small dog there :)”
And, of course, in addition to used books you can find: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
So, at the risk of sounding like a prude I have to ask: What’s with all the dispensaries? Every other storefront that opens is a CBD and pot dispensary. Fine, the traffic at the Takoma store is always crazy, super well staffed and they do brisk business. What about the others? (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was checking for any info on the ‘coming soon’ Urban Mart in Shaw and realized that (more…)
2000 2nd Street, SW
Thanks to Emma for sending:
“The Stack’s first store?
Spotted in the canyon of The Stacks, no details posted anywhere yet!
This might be the first retail store in Buzzard Point?”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
205 Upshur Street, NW previously home to Gumbo Records and DC Treasure.
Thanks to Anna for sending the latest from Wake Me, Shake Me:
“New signage is up on Upshur street for the long-awaited coffee and records shop! Supposedly owned by former slash run folks (RIP)” (more…)
Big news from Lost City Books (2467 18th Street, NW in Adams Morgan):
“🆒📰 WE’VE GOT SOME BIG COOL NEWS 📰🆒
starting this Friday, July 11th, Lost City Books is now purchasing used books! (more…)
2414 18th Street, NW
Back in May readers reported: ‘Readers report: “ABCA shut down B&K Convenience in Adams Morgan. This place is a staple that’s been here forever.”
Looks like they squared away whatever they had to square away because they’ve reopened.
3222 M Street, NW most recently briefly home to a Lululemon while they were remodeling their other space before that the space was home to a Brooks Brothers and Showfields
Thanks to Noa for sending the J. Crew coming soon signage up in Georgetown.
Back in March J. Crew “temporarily closed” down the block at 3077 M Street, NW.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
2647 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Beau Finley
Thanks to Mitch, Sarah and Elizabeth for sending the news:
“Manhattan Market is closing at the end of the month.” (more…)
1115 U Street, NW
From a press release:
“Global cannabis and lifestyle brand Cookies is bringing its signature strains and style to the nation’s capital with the grand opening of Cookies DC on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4 PM at 1115 U Street NW. The highly anticipated celebration will include live performances, food trucks, exclusive swag, and a headline set by the DMV’s own Noochie, performing Live from Cookies on U. (more…)