H Street NE - PoPville

“The Office of Planning has published preliminary findings and recommendations for improving the H Street corridor and invite the community to join us in discussing them”

Published June 17, 2026 at 3:25PM

From an email:

“The Office of Planning has published preliminary findings and recommendations for improving the H Street corridor and invite the community to join us in discussing them at an open house:

June 24, from 5:30-7:30pm at the former Autozone (1207 H St. NE)

The draft is based on research and analysis, input from over 200 community members, and coordination with District agencies. We’re inviting feedback at the open house and an online survey, open through July 26. We’ll then revise the draft to prepare a final study for release this fall.

Our initial findings point to a higher-than-average vacancy rate for ground floors, a decrease in visitor traffic over the past six years, (more…)

#PSA

America’s Best Wings coming to H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2026 at 12:00PM

707 H Street, NE

Thanks to Ron for sending:

“This sign when up a couple days ago on the 700 block of H Street NE. I haven’t seen a permit. Looks like they’re trying to wing it.”

Ed. Note: Ha!

Stay tuned.

OK Where Were We? Ah Yes Another Dumpster Fire

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2026 at 9:55AM

Thanks to G. around 10:20pm in alley off H Street, NE last night.

DC Fire and EMS in action make quick work of the blaze: (more…)

#signs of the times

“Found Engagement Ring Friday Night”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 7, 2026 at 9:30AM

via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

My girlfriend and I found an engagement ring on the evening of 5 June 2026 at the intersection of 11th Street NE and H Street NE. Could you please ask the PoPville community to spread the word? IF someone could describe the ring and if it belongs to them we’ll find a way to get it back to them.”

If you lost your ring Friday night, email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

“Slutty Vegan Coming to H Street (but different location than in 2023)”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 5, 2026 at 9:15AM

521 H Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to let you know that Slutty Vegan appears to be close to opening on the 500 block of H Street Northeast. In 2023 it was announced, but on the 1200 block! The current space was formerly an I-71 shop that was shut down in 2024. One of a few cool new spots opening on H street.” (more…)

PoPville Pizza Patrol: 90 Second Pizza signage up on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2026 at 11:15AM | Updated June 18, 2026 at 10:44AM

420 H Street, NE previously home to B K Henry Funeral Chapel

Thanks to a reader for sending” “Construction is ongoing and signs are starting to appear at 5th and H NE for 90 Second Pizza. This location has been empty for years and was previously a funeral home.” (more…)

#pizza

Hullabaloo over Hush Harbor Hushed on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2026 at 11:15AM

1337 H Street, NE previously home to Hill Prince

“Dear PoPville,

Can you find out what happened to Hush Harbor? Has been closed for awhile now. No sign on the door or anything but they have been consistently closed for weeks.”

Wild. Washington Business Journal reports: “Smartphone-free bar Hush Harbor pivots to pop-ups after less than a year on H Street”

All that hullabaloo…

Hill Prince first opened here in 2017 before being sold to Rock Harper in 2023.

Hush Harbor’s IG has been wiped.

For posterity: (more…)

Jerk at Nite on H Street, NE – Fin.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 12, 2026 at 3:35PM

1100 H Street, NE

Thanks to Maurice for sending the latest from H Street, NE:

“Jerk at Nite on H Street Building for Lease (more…)

#Jamaican

“Do you believe in (traffic violation enforcement) miracles?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 6, 2026 at 12:00PM

mural being painted by Jeff Huntington

Thanks to G. for sending from H Street, NE: (more…)

#parking

Indochine, French–Vietnamese restaurant, soft opened on H Street, NE!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 28, 2026 at 10:20AM

1025 H Street, NE

“Indochine Cuisine & Lounge
A French–Vietnamese inspired dining experience in the heart of DC.
Craft cocktails • Elevated Southeast Asian flavors • Tropical lounge vibes”

Thanks to Jennifer and Austin for sending:

“I’ve appreciated your scuttlebutting on Indochine so far — as Indochine’s neighbor, I’m so glad to say it’s soft opened! Just the restaurant first, with the patio to come soon. Taking eat in and takeout orders. Had the papaya salad, shaking beef, and boba tea — all delicious!” (more…)