1309 5th Street, NE courtesy Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe

From a press release:

“By popular demand, following a hugely successful pop-up over the weekend, Greenheart Wellness, the area’s premium health and wellness brand, announces their first location in Washington, D.C. in Union Market. Known for their premium cold-pressed juice, juice cleanses, and nutrient-dense smoothies, salads and bowls, Greenheart recently rebranded to Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe with an expanded menu of breakfast and lunch options. This opening will be followed by another DC location in spring 2022 in Georgetown, DC. (more…)



the notorious Dave Thomas Circle, the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE

Mayor Bowser dropping some big news on Friday at 8:35pm:

“An update on Dave Thomas Circle: We were informed today that the last day of operations for the Wendy’s will be next Tuesday, & they will vacate the premise by 9/30.

Onward to a less confusing and safer intersection. Grateful for the advocacy of neighbors who helped us get here.”

Let us take this opportunity one last time to admire the greatest halloween costume of last year: (more…)



photo by Bekah Richards

Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about past missed connections, some have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

“Dear PoPville,

I have run into James ( I hope I remember your name!) no less than 10 times in my building. We would run into each other in the elevator, the gym, up on the rooftop, all over the building.

I never built up the courage to exchange information with him, but I promised myself the next time I saw him, I would do so. Well, of course, then I did not run into him again, and I went home to Atlanta for a few months. When I returned, there he was again! (more…)



in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE photo by Capitol Phil

Thanks to Phil for sending: “Bread Alley, the alley bakery (behind St. Anselm) where you’ll be able to buy Le Diplomate breads starting Monday per @jsidman”

Sidman writes in Washingtonian yesterday:

“The tiny 100-square-foot “microshop” has no seating. Windows will give customers a glimpse of the larger production area in the back.”

From Bread Alley’s Instagram:

Opening Labor Day, 9.6.21 at 9AM

Living-leavened breads in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE.

Celebrate Labor Day with the freshly baked bread you’ve grown to love at Le Diplomate now {finally!} available for purchase at Bread Alley, opening this Monday at 9am. (more…)


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