Robert Yarbrough

“Dear PoPville,

Mt. Pleasant lost an icon. We are collecting to help offset funeral costs and support his family. You can read more about Robert from the fundraiser:

If you’d like to make a donation to help offset the funeral costs and support Robert’s family during this difficult time, please do so here.

Robert Yarbrough passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the hospital on March 29, 2026. Robert was beloved by many friends and family including those of us lucky enough to share the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood with him.

If you used to walk past his house on Newton St, chances are Robert greeted you from his perch on the stoop with a wave or friendly hello. Or, maybe, you got to know Robert from (more…)



3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what is happening with Pop’s bagels in Mount Pleasant? They were open but the last few times I’ve tried to go they were inexplicably closed when online it said they should be open. No permanently closed sign or online post…

They are/were great to have in the neighborhood.”

Pop’s Bagels popped up in the IL Supremo Italian building (3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW) back in October.

Sadly this pop up has indeed concluded.

However the proprietor of Pops tells me: (more…)



3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

And now for the bad news…

Thanks to Terry and Naomi for sending this incredibly sad news from Mount Pleasant:

“Dos Gringos in Mt Pleasant is closing at the end of the month. I just talked to Alex, the owner, this morning and she told us the last day is April 26th. It’s not public anywhere that I know of. That place is a Mt Pleasant institution and we’re all very sad to see it go.

(FWIW, it seems like a new spot will be opening up there in mid-May that Alex seems excited about — but still very sad)” (more…)


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