9th and K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any news on the Starbucks in the Westin closing? No longer on app.”
Google says “temporarily closed”: (more…)
Downtown
1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)
From a press release:
“Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the Monday, April 6, 2026, official opening of Rosselli, at 1100 New York Ave, NW, (entrance on 12th and H Streets), in the heart of downtown Washington. Bajaj tapped Martin Vahtra of Project Design Associates to transform the former restaurant, Modena, into an exciting new space for enjoying Italian fare. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Cardona has been named the executive chef. The Italian name Rosselli literally means “rose,” the flower. (more…)
555 11th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
BOSS store downtown closed. That didn’t last long! Signage removed and the store is empty.”
BOSS opened in the former Express Edit space in Downtown/Penn Quarter (11th and F Street, NW) in 2025. Updates when we learn who takes over the space next.
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Around 10:20pm in Adams Morgan a reader asked: “Does anyone know what’s going on in #AdMo at the Line Hotel? This is the scene outside my apt, helicopters circling above and cops lined along Champlain St NW.”
And a few subsequent responses: “Police had a shooting suspect holed up in the apartment building next to the Line. Unclear where the shooting happened or how it resolved though.”
And as of 10am Sunday morning: “Follow up – cops are still there waiting for a judge to sign a warrant. The shooting did happen in the building.”
“Follow up to the follow up – they got a warrant and SWAT pulled him out”
And regarding the response from near the White House: (more…)
15th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending the downtown Maman coming soon signage.
ICYMI: The Cosi closed here back in July 2022.
You can see Maman’s Foggy Bottom menu here.
“about us (more…)
801 18th Street, NW
“Dear Tía Pepa community,
With mixed emotions, we want to share that our physical store has permanently closed its doors. (more…)
Hotel Harrington photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing with us around 8am this morning: (more…)
1990 M Street, NW
Swahili Village first opened in the former Honeysuckle space on M Street back in 2019. Change afoot: (more…)
Exciting news from an email:
“The National Geographic Society will open the National Geographic Museum of Exploration at its global headquarters in downtown D.C. on June 26, featuring 100,000 square feet of new public space dedicated to inspiring the explorer in every visitor. Starting today, visitors can purchase presale tickets.
The Museum of Exploration features an unprecedented collection of immersive and educational experiences, all under one roof (more…)
2023 K Street, NW
Thanks to E. (and M.) for sending the Polymarket – Situation Room signage up at the Proper 21 K Street location. (more…)