photo by Victoria Pickering
“Dear PoPville,
I live at 16th and R streets NW and I’m used to a lot of street noise, but recently (as in right now, 7:56pm on 4/27) I’m hearing what sounds like a loud outdoor concert. It’s all good, I know I live in a city and expect the noise. But I’m honestly curious as to where it is coming from and if it is a regular program. (more…)
1836 18th Street, NW
Ed. Note: As for the posters in the window, likely just some rogue advertising.
Update from owner Eric Heidenberger: “Name will be Vagabond and aiming for a Summer 2022 open. More details to come. The posters, however, were not us, and will be coming down shortly. Someone having a little Friday fun with their new neighbor?”
“Dear PoPville,
I walked past the old Rebellion location and saw a new door had been installed, heard construction noises inside, and there was a truck parked out front that specializes in installing tap systems. Any idea who might be moving in?”
When we posted about some movement seen here some sleuths found a potential name – The Voyager and (more…)
Thanks to Paul (and Clarke) for sending: “17th & Corcoran NW – side of Cairo Liquors.” (more…)
This rental is located at Massachsetts Ave, NW near 20th St. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,950 / 1br – 800ft2 – Deluxe Large One-Bedroom in Dupont Circle (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Sorry I don’t have more details to share with you, but a man tried to grab me from behind at 15th and N NW this morning. I was on a jog and he was standing between two cars and jumped out at me as I was running past. He tried to grab me around my chest/shoulders, which he easily could have done if I wasn’t already running. He yelled at me as I was running away, (more…)
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Ishaba and others who send word that the Philz in Dupont is closing on Apr 30th. One reader wrote:
“Philz in Dupont says they’re closing at the end of the month. DM’d them on Instagram and they said it was “purely a financial decision.” Wonder what the deal is since it’s always pretty packed and popular.”
Philz opened here to much excitement back in 2018. Prior to them this was the home to a Cosi that closed back in 2014. Updates when we learn more.
1718 Connecticut Ave, NW via Bethesda Bagels
Ed. Note: Bethesda Bagels opened here in the former Johnny Rockets
space back in November 2011.
Brutal news from Bethesda Bagels this morning: “After nearly 12 years and millions and millions of bagels, our Dupont Circle location will be closing. Our last day will be Sunday, April 24th. (more…)
1 Dupont Circle, NW
Thanks to Sydney for sending: “Looks like DuPont’s newest pizza shop will be opening soon!”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
This rental is located at 1355 17th St. NW near 18th St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,800 Dupont Studio Apartment ~ One Block to Circle (Dupont Circle) (more…)
