“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking for recommendations for two things: a dentist and a personal trainer.
My current dentist’s office, (more…)
Gym
“Dear PoPville,
I recently joined Mint Dupont and now find out it’s going to be closed for remodeling from Christmas to new year’s. While I fully support the hard-working staff getting a break the closure is actually due to construction, hope they’ll be nice improvements. Here’s the rub, I’ve asked and they refuse to prorate the monthly membership fee, (more…)
1633 P Street, NW
From our friends at DC Vegan:
“Pea Street Yoga is opening in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC on February 1st 2025. Located directly above DC Vegan (1633 P St. NW WDC 20036), the studio is focused on providing high quality instruction and a wide range of offerings – from high energy classes to restorative classes and soundbaths. The aim of the studio is to offer a calming, inclusive space for people of all levels to recharge and have fun while doing it. (more…)
1510 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Alkova opened here back in 2022. Before them the space was home to a hair salon.
Updates when we learn who takes over the space next.
1333 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending for sending frome the “Old slipstream on 14th. People were going into it when I walked by.”
Puppies & Yoga IG says: (more…)
149 N Street SE courtesy Brookfield Properties
From a press release:
“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced that LUMA Wellness Studio will be opening its first location at The Yards. The local husband and wife-owned studio will occupy 1,505 SF at 149 N Street SE and is slated to open in early 2025. (more…)
3131 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
This will actually be (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Some recent frustration with NYSC/Connecticut Ave location.
They have a referral program (see attached sign) where they award $25 gift cards – to the person that refers, and the person that is referred. (more…)
And so concludes the surveillance cameras in the locker room debate: (more…)
photo by John Sonderman
Thanks to K. for passing on the latest from VIDA Fitness regarding their security camera policy for the the Men’s Locker Room.
“VIDA U Street Members,
Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding the installation of security cameras at the entry/exit and interior sink areas of the Men’s Locker Room. Please note that these cameras would not capture any footage of toilet areas, shower areas, or changing areas within the locker bays.
Due to recent thefts in the Men’s Locker Room, we implemented this approach to enhance your safety and security.
Below is our formal Video Surveillance and Privacy Policy: (more…)