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…)
Dupont Circle
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…)
Thanks to Paul for sending from S Street NW between 17th & 18th.
1800 Connecticut Ave, NW
Update from an email:
“I’m passing along owner Aaron McGovern’s statement regarding the Sakharov Sculpture (which is safe and sound in storage):
“At this point we’ve been forced to protect our property, our building, and our residents from the continued hate crimes against us. (more…)
2016 P Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “Did Bangkok Thai in Dupont close for good? They had signage up last month that they were closed for renovations until April 1, but now there are no signs at all.”
While their website is still live, their phone has been connected.
How the front used to look: (more…)
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Update from an email:
I’m passing along owner Aaron McGovern’s statement regarding the Sakharov Sculpture (which is safe and sound in storage):
“At this point we’ve been forced to protect our property, our building, and our residents from the continued hate crimes against us. To date we’ve experienced nearly 20K in property damage and an undetermined financial loss of business because of these circumstances. Russia House’s future is uncertain and we still have faith that it will one day provide DC with another 20 years of amazing experiences.” – Aaron McGovern
Thanks to all who messaged me on Friday which was also April Fool’s Day so I needed to see this with my own eyes to confirm. And indeed my Sakharov Sculpture, our Sakharov Sculpture is gone. I have been using a photo of this bust to illustrate various posts here for over 10 years. There are no words. What best captures how I’m feeling right now is: (more…)