2 Florida Ave, NE (Florida and North Capitol Street, NE)
Thanks to C. for sending the update: “Sadly- you were right. Exactly what we don’t need…”
“Doobie Depot at 2 Florida Ave NE is coming to the old Supreme BBQ-Auntea Boba space.”
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Eckington
1923 Lincoln Road, NE
Thanks to Jason for the Food Gallery DC update:
“So out of nowhere they reopened! With an “under new management” sign and big “now open” signs on the outside. Now listed as Curry and Pie?” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
MPD recently put out this press release, but (in my opinion) it leaves out several key details including that the fight started at the playground across the street where families had lie on top of their kids while 30 rounds were fired. (more…)
10 Harry Thomas Way NE
From an email:
“we’ve soft opened the bicycle shop (Gearin’ Up Bicycles) and resumed youth programming over at 10 Harry Thomas Way NE. We’re open Tuesday to Friday 12-7, and Saturdays 12-6. Our grand opening is April 5th.” (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects in a non-contact shooting that occurred in the Eckington neighborhood.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at approximately 1:51 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the reports of sounds of gunshots in the 1700 block of 3rd Street, Northeast. Officers located evidence of a shooting and property damage but did not locate a shooting victim.
During the investigation on the scene, (more…)
1923 Lincoln Road, NE
Thanks to DHL for asking: “Did they (Korean – Food Gallery DC) close?”
Google says: “temporarily closed” but: (more…)
Harry Thomas Way and Eckington Place NE
Ed. Note: Qualia announced they would not be reopening their Petworth location, now home to Snappy’s, back in 2023.
From an email:
“After nearly eight years of serving the Eckington neighborhood, we have reached the end of our lease term. Despite the ongoing support of our landlords through the difficulties of the past five years, operating a brick-and-mortar business in DC is an increasingly costly proposition. It has always been our sincerest hope to be an asset to the community and positive force in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, intentions alone are not sufficient to finance a business.
And so, our last day of serving the public will be Monday, November 25. (more…)
1923 Lincoln Road, NE
Thanks to E. for sending this spot from Eckington: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea if Harry Thomas Pool will be closed for remainder of the season? Locker rooms were overflowing with sewage and roaches yesterday (Saturday)”
and from another reader on Saturday around 4pm:
“Everyone just got kicked out of Harry Thomas pool because “sewage was pouring out of the locker room drains. It was wild! The staff told people to “wear shoes” as they exited through the locker rooms.”
Stay tuned.
1625 Eckington Place, NE
Ed. Note: Sadly still no relation.
From the good people of POP’s Bagels:
“It is time for our long long long long awaited grand opening of Pops Bagels!
We want to invite everyone to our grand opening Friday July 26th.
We will be celebrating with a free bagel for every guest (more…)