3582 13th Street, NW
Thanks to Alex for sending:
“Hey just letting you know, Mood District on 13th in Columbia Heights is back open. It had been somewhat of a convenience store and closed last year, but reopened recently as a coffeeshop/coworking space with wifi with expanded outdoor space hidden in the back. (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending: “14th and Euclid St NW at 8:30 am. Can’t tell what house or building it’s coming from though.” (more…)
Fountains Currently Back ON
Thanks to April for sharing the photo above at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park and to David (and others) for passing on the update from the National Park Service: (more…)
16th Street between Euclid and W Street, NW
Here we go again…
“Dear PoPville,
Just walked through Malcolm X and the fountains are off already. Weather related or already broken again?”
STAY TUNED.
3606 14th Street, NW from the PoPville archives
Sweet. CherCHer opened next door at 3608 14th Street, NW back in 2023. The liquor license placard for Deluxe Bar coming next door says: (more…)
1426-1428 Park Road, NW
Thanks to Campbell for sending from the window at Los Hermanos in Columbia Heights.
Fortunately the listing says: “”We’re selling the building and will continue operating Los Hermanos as long-term tenants.” – Aris & Ray Compres”
Whew but stay tuned for more info as it is learned.
“Hidden gem Persian brunch in Columbia Heights! Perfectly cooked yolks, prepared three ways! 🍳🍴”
Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Now there’s brunch at Persian restaurant KooKoo – menu looks good. the menu looks really good with a Persian shakshuka 🤤”
Check out that menu: (more…)
16th Street between Euclid and W Street, NW
Ed. Note: We got our first sneak peek of the fountains flowing during testing on May 7th. Hopefully they stay on for the whole season now. Fences first went up in late December 2025.
Thanks to all who sent us photos yesterday and this morning: “Miracle of Miracles! Flowing and open to the public tonight at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, Thursday evening. It was fenced off and not flowing this past weekend when I stopped by. This is lovely.”
MANY MORE Photos of the fountains filled and flowing: (more…)
1405 Park Road, NW
Thanks to M. for sending word about Pro Nails and Spa: “They just opened this mani/pedi spa place on park road: (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday, while waiting for a court at Banneker, I overheard a group shaming pickleball players. They were making comments like, “Why are we even allowing them?” and “They should leave room for serious sport players.”
Beyond the “high school bully” tone, (more…)