Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking back from a COVID Test at Judiciary square this morning (Tuesday) at around 11:05am and was walking West on K Street NW about to hit the intersection by 7th and New York Ave when a guy seemed to emerge from a building (didn’t notice which one). He said: “Excuse me, I am a bit confused. I am trying to find the train station.”
Just as he said that I had a creepy sense of deja vu (more…)
14th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Rim for sending. SKWR was located at 1400 K Street, NW and closed in 2019. Updates when they open but in the meantime you can see their menu here.
M Street, NW between Connecticut and 19th Street, NW
Back in October we noted an “extended sidewalk” was coming to M Street. I’ve never seen one with a running/walking lane before. Awesome.
Jonathan writes:
“The sting of Google Maps describing it as “shady” with an updated satellite image to show all the trees gone :(“
953 Palmer Alley, NW. Photo by Stephanie Arbetter
Thanks to Stephanie for sharing: “looks like Caudalie quietly closed its doors at CityCenterDC over the last week. Shelves are emptied and the windows are papered over.” (more…)
1829 M Street, NW
Thnks to Tasha for sending: “I haven’t heard of this place before– not a lot of vegan options in DC IMO. But passed it on my walk today and excited to try!”
Check out Bubbie’s menu here.
“Pick-up and Delivery available to most of the city.
Monday – Saturday 11:30am-8:30pm (closed Sundays)
Expanded morning hours coming soon!”
1634 I Street, NW
Thanks to Rob for sending: “it looks like Park Place Gourmet closed permanently at the end of last month. That place has been around FOREVER.”
Note from the owners (more…)
14th and L Street, NW photo by Joshua Collier “checkpoint at 14TH and L St NW this morning. Every car is getting stopped and questioned.”
Stefanie (and others) report this morning: “Downtown DC really locked up (assuming for Inauguration prep etc) – can’t go south of Gallery Place from at least 6th as far west as I can tell. I had a heck of a time getting to 395 this morning.”
8th and F Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon
From Alert DC:
“MPD reports the following road closures are in effect until further notice due to preparation for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (more…)
Photo by C Buoscio
Late last night MPD tweeted: “Traffic Advisory: On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at approximately 6 am, morning commuters should be aware of parking restrictions & potential street closures in the downtown area. Stay tuned for additional updates.”
I got lots of concerned queries asking what this was about. The Mayor now explains:
“Allow for additional travel time in and around downtown. All are encouraged to sign up for text alerts, text INAUG2021 to 888-777.
This is the beginning of the installation of the inauguration perimeter around the White House, the Mall, the Capitol and parts of downtown.” (more…)
John Marshall Park. 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Last week we were surprised to see the tent removed from the Mall. Thanks to Mike for sending on Friday next to the Canadian Embassy on Pennsylvania Ave, NW near the old Newseum. (more…)