“Dear PoPville,
These cameras were put up in Friendship Heights by the Barrow building. Apparently (more…)
Friendship Heights
5000 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back in February 2025 we wondered whether Rome Pizza & Sub (Friendship/Tenley/”Friendlytown”) Temporarily closed or “Temporarily closed”? We were overjoyed to learn that they had reopened in April 2025.
Alas, Thanks to Mark for sending on the sad news: (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Last we heard back in May, the old Crunch space was possibly going to become a bookstore. Sadly that has fallen through. HOWEVER, and I suppose this a bit niche, I hear that an upscale squash studio is now likely taking the space.
Any squash players in PoPville?
STAY TUNED.
Wisconsin and Western Ave, NW
I’m hearing from a very good source that a Barnes and Noble bookstore is looking to come to the building where Total Wine is located. Waiting on confirmation but I think they would do very well there!
Barnes and Noble is slowing reemerging on the DC scene with relatively recent (re) openings in Georgetown (2024) and Penn Quarter (January 2026.)
STAY TUNED.
4400 Fessenden Street, NW
“Throughout the pandemic, people in the neighborhood were creative. Little Gallery is a place where people’s creativity can be appreciated and inspire others.”
God I love the Little Gallery on Fessenden – the current turtle display is just aces: (more…)
via google maps
MPD reported around 4am:
“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 4400 block of Jenifer Street, NW.
Preliminary: (more…)
4932 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Washington DC’s premier cannabis destination focused on quality, education, and exceptional service.
Elevating wellness through premium cannabis experiences.”
This is the old National Diving Center scuba shop – I was wondering what was coming here: (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Crunch Fitness (near Rodman’s) closing April 15th!
“Dear PoPville,
I just received a notice that Crunch Chevy Chase is closing next month. This building used to be the KB Cinema theatre, then a furniture store before morphing into Crunch.” (more…)
5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
This is the one across the street from Trader Joe’s and around the corner from Total Wine.
“Lightning-fast food delivery, takeout, and dine-in from iconic restaurants, all in one place. Order multiple restaurants at once for lunch and dinner.”
You can see Wonder’s options here.
Grand Opening Week: (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Scott for sending: “Cheesecake Factory getting cleaned out.”
The Cheesecake Factory’s last day was January 24, 2026. Helluva run. HELLUVA run.
Not sure if this will scratch that itch but Scott also sends what’s coming across the street: (more…)