
“Dear PoPville,
Alert!!! It might be the dead of winter but there’s a brand new Ethiopian food vendor at the dupont farmers market — (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Alert!!! It might be the dead of winter but there’s a brand new Ethiopian food vendor at the dupont farmers market — (more…)

Earlier this week a reader asked if: “anyone know what’s going on with the road work on 22nd St NW between P and Q?”
Thanks to Bill for passing on more details from DC Water:
“Emergency repairs are progressing on a nine-foot sewer tunnel that has closed a section of 22nd St NW since early July. DC Water and its contractor have made significant repairs to reinforce the tunnel. Repairs to a large void above the tunnel are ongoing to mitigate the risk of a sinkhole and collapse under the weight of traffic. Additional work is expected to continue for another five to six weeks, before a portion of the road can reopen. (more…)

1331 Connecticut Ave, NW
Halal is dead, Long live Halal!!
Thanks to Noa for sending: “replacing dupont halal guys”
Shah’s Halal Food’s website says:
“Established in 2005 with one food cart in Richmond Hill, Queens, Shah’s Halal is now a 100% Halal certified international brand with over 70 plus locations. Headquartered in New York, we are a family-owned business, focused on providing a friendly and superb customer experience to audiences worldwide.
Part of our franchise strategy is to seek out neighborhoods that are rich in history and filled with passionate people from all walks of life. (more…)

1825 M Street, NW
Last week we shared the temporary closure sign posted at Sign of the Whale. Thanks to Peter for sending the DOB report now posted too.
Zoom in to read the report: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what’s going on with the road work on 22nd St NW between P and Q? It’s been going on for months and whenever I walk by there never seems to be any work getting done. Will it just be closed for ever and ever?” (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone heard if sign of the whale closed for good? Their website says “temporarily closed”. Thanks!” (more…)

1633 P Street, NW
From our friends at DC Vegan:
“Pea Street Yoga is opening in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC on February 1st 2025. Located directly above DC Vegan (1633 P St. NW WDC 20036), the studio is focused on providing high quality instruction and a wide range of offerings – from high energy classes to restorative classes and soundbaths. The aim of the studio is to offer a calming, inclusive space for people of all levels to recharge and have fun while doing it. (more…)

1738 Connecticut Avenue, NW via IG
From the fine folks at
“As we close another amazing year at Bistrot du Coin, we’re grateful for our incredible community here in Dupont Circle ❤️ Thousands of memories made, meals shared, and laughs enjoyed—thanks to YOU! And guess what? Brunch & lunch are BACK, just in time to kick off an exciting 2025. Cheers to more moments together—merci beaucoup! 🥂🇫🇷”
BRUNCH 11AM-3PM Wed to Sun
Check out their menus here and Bon Appétit!

Thanks to Jackie for sending:
“Saw this hanging chandelier this morning in Dupont Circle. Holiday Miracle?” (more…)