1513 17th Street, NW courtesy Duke’s Grocery

From a press release:

“Duke’s Grocery will reach a milestone on September 6, 2023 with the ten-year anniversary of its original location in Dupont Circle (1513 17th St, NW), and a series of celebrations is planned to commemorate a decade of serving the neighbourhood. Months ahead of the festivities, the restaurant will temporarily close for renovations and enhancements to the building on February 13. (more…)



1506 19th Street, NW via FB. Previously home to Sincerely Breakfast (resident of UFC), Triple B Fresh, Butter Chicken Company 4, and others

Thanks to A. for passing on the sad news: “FYI, just opened in Dupont last year.”

From The Underground Food Court:

“PERMANENTLY CLOSING

The Underground Food Court is closing it’s doors :(

We are very sad to share that The Underground Food Court in DuPont Circle has permanently closed its doors. (more…)



2031 Florida Ave, NW

Readers report: “Police outside Georgetown Valet on the corner of Florida and Connecticut looking at another smashed glass door”

“Saw a ton of cops at Georgetown Valet dry cleaners early this morning. Window smashed in.” 

Another smashing or something worse? That’s a lot of police (and US Secret Service) with crime scene for a smashed door. Updates if/when we learn more.


“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing to let you know that there is a vigil for the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey happening tonight at 7PM in Dupont Circle.

Calling all friends and neighbors in the DC area: Join us in Dupont Circle on Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria. (more…)



via google maps

Thanks to all who messaged me about this Sunday noting the proximity to recent door smashings and robberies.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in the 1800 block of T Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:31 pm, the suspects approached the victims at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. (more…)



1915 18th Street, NW

Mike writes: “Broken glass door at bombay streetfood 3 this morning. Off 18/Willard”

Ed. Note: Last night The Chocolate House (1904 18th St, NW) wrote us:

“our store was just robbed twice in one week by the same guy while we were in the store. He verbally and physically threatened us. @DCPoliceDept saying they can’t put a car on our street? We’re not the only business who has recently been robbed.”

Sadly looks like we may be on our way to returning to the roll down gate days of the 80s…


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