via google maps
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“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday I witnessed a hit-and-run, where the driver of a small sedan sideswiped a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was yelling at the driver trying to get them to stop, but the driver was not stopping, for at least the couple blocks I could see (eastbound on L St.). (more…)
20th and M Street, NW previously home to Friends Kabob
Thanks to Julia and Brian for sending: “Tempo, the fast casual Turkish restaurant at 1195 20th Street NW, appears to have closed. Some of the signage, the furniture, and some of the fixtures have been removed. (more…)
919 18th St, NW just south of K Street
UPDATE: “I work in the building and the front desk confirmed this is new location of The Best Sandwich Place. They are looking to open this spring.”
Mochica and Chifa DC have already been papered over near K Street. (more…)
From an email:
“Perched high atop downtown’s Moxy Hotel, Lucha Rosa is DC’s newest all-season indoor/outdoor rooftop bar featuring a retractable roof. Colorful, fun and vibrant, Atlas Restaurant Group’s next great concept pulls inspiration from Mexican and Latin American cuisine and culture, highlighted by one of the city’s largest agave spirits list. Sip a signature cocktail surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the bustling neighborhood. In the distance, guests will enjoy views of the historic Washington Monument peeking up over the horizon while sitting on the open-air terrace. Lucha Rosa’s menu of lite fare has a focus on freshness. Ceviches, crudos, salads and tacos are created with seasonal ingredients that are bursting with flavor and perfectly complement the beverage selections.”
Menus and more renderings: (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending from 15th and L Street, NW: (more…)
Thanks to Ian for sharing: “Down goes another chain location. This time it’s Corner Bakery at McPherson Square.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD (sent at 4:01am): “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. Lookout for 2 B/Ms, 5’8, wearing all black clothing. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”
Updates if/when more is released.
1331 F Street, NW via Bensons Jewelers
“Dear PoPville,
Just FYI – another business closing downtown after 83 YEARS!!
Benson’s jewelers – spoke to the owner – last day is next Tuesday – closing because nobody comes downtown anymore – his words.”
From Bensons:
“Bensons will be closing as of February 24th.
Thank you for your past patronage.” (more…)
1250 New York Ave, NW “National Museum of Women in the Arts, exterior, 13th Street and New York Avenue sides; Photo by Thomas H. Field”
From the National Museum of Women in the Arts:
“The National Museum of Women in Arts (NMWA), the world’s first major museum solely dedicated to championing women artists, reopens its extensively renovated building on October 21, 2023. The transformed museum will feature new exhibition spaces, re-envisioned public programming areas, improved amenities and increased accessibility for visitors at its historic home at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C. In addition to an expansive reinstallation of the collection, NMWA will present an inaugural exhibition, The Sky’s the Limit, featuring powerful monumental sculpture and immersive installations by a dozen contemporary women artists, in an innovative presentation not possible prior to the renovation. (more…)
1211 Connecticut Ave. NW
Anyone hear any details about what the changes will be other than name?