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“the long-awaited return of the 18th Street Pedestrian Zone will occur on multiple Sundays throughout the remainder of the year”

Published August 10, 2022 at 3:15PM

From the Adams Morgan BID:

“The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) is excited to announce that the long-awaited return of the 18th Street Pedestrian Zone will occur on multiple Sundays throughout the remainder of the year. The pedestrian zone will be located along 18th Street NW between Kalorama and Columbia Roads NW on the following dates: (more…)

Oh Mama Grill “Shawarma, Falafel, Kabob” coming to Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 9, 2022 at 2:35PM | Updated August 9, 2022 at 6:03PM

1829 Columbia Road, NW photo by Deb

“Oh Mama Grill is a Kosher Restaurant under the supervision of the Greater Washington Vaad.”

Thanks to Jason and Meg for sending: “Oh Mama Grill coming to DC in the old Astor Mediterranean spot. Buildout looks pretty far along – should be opening soon” (more…)

#Kosher

“They were basically brand new and were a great addition and now they’re gone!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2022 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

Can you ask everyone why the trees are gone on the corner of Columbia and 18th? They were basically brand new and were a great addition and now they’re gone! (they were where the little mulch squares are in the photo)”

9:40pm Last Night in Adams Morgan – Looks Like Arrest Made – Miracle Nobody was Killed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2022 at 9:05AM

Thanks to all who reported last night: “18th Street, Adams Morgan 10-ish. No idea the details but everyone was standing around trying to figure it out” (more…)

“She deserves a vacation and hopefully with a bunch of support over the next week, she can take a good long one.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 5, 2022 at 12:45PM | Updated August 5, 2022 at 2:29PM

2471 18th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Note the coming soon signage for Tight Five Pub coming to the former Smoke and Barrel space (still feels weird typing that..)

“Dear PoPville,

I was in Joy’s Nail Spa on 18th street the other day and she told me that she’s closing in a week. I’m bummed, and was hoping you could show her some love. She deserves a vacation and hopefully with a bunch of support over the next week, she can take a good long one. Seems like she’s closing early next week.”

Update: Help relocate and return to Joy’s Spa GoFundMe:

“For 23 years, Joy’s Spa has been a part of your life. (more…)

‘Because Science’ coming to Adams Morgan in October

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 4, 2022 at 11:35AM

coming to the former AT&T/GameStop space on Columbia Road

“Our Because Science store is opening in Adams Morgan October 7. Check back for opening celebration information or sign up for our newsletter to be notified.”

Because Science’s website says:

“Because Science is a love letter to all things STEM, particularly the fusion of art and science. (more…)

Update from Pop’s SeaBar: “currently working on a licensing issue, hopeful the issue will be resolved soon”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 1, 2022 at 11:35AM | Updated August 1, 2022 at 2:13PM

1817 Columbia Road, NW

Update from Pop’s SeaBar:

“Like many spots in DC in the last couple of weeks, we are currently working on a licensing issue with the city. We’re hopeful the issue will be resolved soon, and look forward to welcoming all of our friends and neighbors back as soon as possible!”

Further updates when we learn of a reopening date. (more…)