If so, what did you think of the closing of 18th Street to traffic? Did it work well? Did you dine out? Were folks wearing masks? Should they keep it closed? (more…)
Adams Morgan
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From DDOT:
“As part of Mayor Bowser’s ongoing effort to reimagine outdoor space in the District, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close 18th Street NW between Kalorama Road NW and Columbia Road NW to all vehicular traffic during specified periods between Friday, June 26 and Sunday, June 28.
The pilot closure not only supports social distancing as the District continues its response to coronavirus (COVID-19), but also provides more recreational and social opportunities for businesses and the public. Approved restaurants and retail businesses can take advantage of expanded outdoor seating and operations to serve residents and visitors. Cyclists and pedestrians can enjoy additional space in the roadway to travel in both directions along 18th Street NW.
DDOT Traffic Control Officers will be in place throughout the area to direct all modes of traffic. The street will be closed during the timeframes below: (more…)
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A reader reports yesterday afternoon:
“Just had a really awful experience wondering if happened to others- was crossing Columbia and 18th Street and a woman turned around and spit all over me in the crosswalk. I wanted to avoid having police involved if possible and called the Mobile Crisis team, but due to the nature I ended up having to file a police report. It did seem like she was mentally ill.”
Ed. Note: Some useful numbers we’ve mentioned in the past: (more…)
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Yesterday afternoon we shared some scuttlebutt about Adams Morgan’s Wawa likely closing next month. Turns out it’ll be sooner than that. A reader reports: “Just wanted to let you know that I confirmed Wawa is closing this coming Sunday for good. Sounds as though all employees will be transferred to other locations.”
Ed. Note: Some of the staff will likely be moved to the coming Thomas Circle location.
Update: Another reader hears closing “July 5th a manger told me yesterday. They are blaming it on Coronavirus and moving staff to NEW Thomas Circle store.”
Prior to Wawa this space was home to BicycleSpace, who was only here briefly, and also Slaviya and also Leftbank back in the day, Cities.
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
2424 18th Street, NW
Word on the street is that they may be permanently leaving the strip sometime next month. Wawa only opened up here in September. Updates when/if more is known.
Prior to Wawa this space was home to BicycleSpace, who was only here briefly, and also Slaviya for a minute and back in the day, Cities. Cities of course was awesome.
This rental is located at 2480 16th St. NW near Kalorma Road. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1614 / 500ft2 – Studio in Adams Morgan, Large Windows!! Lease Quickly! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if the community could help me solve a mystery. Three weeks ago I noticed this eery flashing red light in the window on California Street, NW. I think it’s on 24/7 but is only truly visible dusk / night.
At first I didn’t pay it too much mind… But it’s been WEEKS now. (more…)
2321 18th Street, NW
This is the former Bourbon space that we learned about back in November. Glad to see their moving forward.
“An Authentic Homemade Soba Noodle & Yakitori Shop coming soon from Chef Darren Norris & Candice Wise. Coming soon!”
Stay tuned.
2434 18th Street, NW
Back in January we noted that Friendship Macaron Cafe had transformed into Taste of Seoul on 18th Street (the old Meskerem space.) Unfortunately it doesn’t look like they’ll make it through Covid-19.
Thanks to TS for sending – done with climbing rope!