1602 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
One more shuttered business on 14th Street. The owners of Avenue title are closing their title business after over 10 years and consolidating it back into their original location in the West End. (more…)
Retail
3124 M Street, NW previously home to Atmos Sneakers
“Dear PoPville,
The monos (luggage) store in Georgetown looks about ready to open (more…)
5516 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Happy Go is having a final merch sale today (Saturday) from 10AM to 4PM. We are really going to miss this fabulous bike shop! Please spread the word if possible. I know a lot of folks would love to come by to say goodbye.” (more…)
5205 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Paul’s
“Dear PoPville,
Out walking and just noticed the Dog Coop in Friendship Heights is closed. Curious if you know why?”
Anyone know what happened?, an email I had for them bounced back to me.
1924 8th Street, NW entrance on Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to J. for passing on the official word from Aesop:
“With some of the sweet sorrow befitting such occasions, we write to advise that Aesop Shaw DC will host its final customers on Monday, October 27, 2025.” (more…)
1803 14th Street, NW
Thanks to SH for sending. In a perfect, besides bringing back Pulp, obviously, world what would you like to see go in here? (more…)
Fortunately TJ Maxx has risen from the dead plus Trader Joe’s and Total Wine to pick up some of the slack…
From Friendship Heights: (more…)
1845 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending the Urban Mart opening news.
There was a time on this block, oh, there was a time…
photo by Rukasu1
From a press release:
“As part of IKEA’s ongoing transformation to better meet the evolving needs of its customers, the company is moving its planning location in Arlington to a new, more accessible location in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. IKEA in Georgetown will open on November 5, located at 3307 M, Street. NW. Washington, DC 20007. Meanwhile, The IKEA Arlington Plan and order point will remain open for planning appointments and pick up until it closes on November 30, 2025.
This decision supports IKEA’s broader strategy to meet customers wherever and however they choose to shop—whether in-store, online, or through new and innovative formats. (more…)