“Dear PoPville,
Spotted the signage this morning in the window of the former Slipstream premises on 14th Street.
Bandit Running is a running apparel brand based in New York, and that they will be dropping some limited edition cherry blossom themed gear in conjunction with the Cherry Blossom 10 miler. As well as the merch, (more…)
1443 P Street, NW previously home to Commissary
“PURA VIDA MIAMI
Health Food Restaurant
ALL DAY CAFE ✨
Health is Happiness
Better For You Gelato”
Thanks to Shira sending the Pura Vida update from P Street.
ICYMI: (more…)
And so concludes our coverage of Logan Circle being fenced off. Thanks to Ammie for sending the wild photo above.
Stay tuned for a reopening date – ICYMI: (more…)
ICYMI: Official Word on Logan Circle Park Closing Monday March 30 through June 15th
Thanks to all who’ve written us and sent the latest from Logan Circle: “Can still walk through the park for the time being…” (more…)
15th and Q Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending the update: “Looks like a conclusion to the Hostel drama. Work is happening inside.”
ICYMI: Well, there were lot of signs (allegations etc.)
Hopefully this means a detente has been reached!!
Update on the work being done and closure of Logan Circle Park from NPS’ National Mall and Memorial Parks Chief of Communications Mike Litterst:
“Logan Circle is currently undergoing a major restoration and beautification project as part of President Trump’s DC Safe and Beautiful initiative. The centerpiece of the project is the restoration of the Major General John A. Logan Memorial at the center of the circle, ensuring the landmark remains protected and well maintained for years to come. Additionally, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In Logan Circle developments continued, signs up this morning stating the park will be closed starting Monday.
Scuttlebutt is replacing the sidewalks and benches (which are already removed), we’ll see…”
Ed. Note: Presumably the benches will be refurbished and reinstalled as part of the refresh? That would be insane if they permanently removed the benches…
Other readers reported yesterday: “All the benches were removed from Logan Circle this morning. Any idea why they took them?” (more…)
1626 14th Street, NW
Miss Pixie’s left Logan Circle on March 31st, 2024. Pixie’s later closed in Adams Morgan at the of 2025.
Also located next door was The BodySmith (gym) which, closed here in 2022.
Thanks to Alex and John for sending the Club Pilates signage going up at the former Miss Pixie’s space in Logan Circle.
For a hot second Detroit Brick Pizza was going to takeover this prime space. There have also been some temporary pop ups but now the next long term tenant is official Club Pilates. (more…)
I guess it was pretty windy earlier this morning? Thanks to Dave for sending: (more…)
11th and O Street, NW back in 2010 from the PoPville archives
When I try to explain what certain street looks were like, it’s simply not possible to properly convey what once was. But this gives a taste. What a transformation at 11th and O Street, NW. While I was getting photos of the new Haitian spot coming this summer, this corner totally jumped out at me. I happened to pass a photo from our archives recently and it staggered me.
Here’s how the corner looks today: (more…)