“DC Dosa – South Indian + Plant Based”
DC Dosa shared the sad news on Friday: (more…)
NoMa (Near Northeast)
Thanks to J. for sending: “Update . Today they dismantled the speakers . Now it’s just a camera and flashing light. :)” (more…)
Ed. Note: Makes the mosquito device seem like a lullaby in comparison…
“Dear PoPville,
Union Market security has decided to install a loudspeaker with high decibels that relays an anti loitering message. Every minute starting at 12:00am and ends at 6:00am. It’s superloud and can be heard yards away. I’m sure this is illegal.” (more…)
1285 4th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Somewhere®️ in Union Market appears to have closed sometime in the last week. Navy Yard store (1239 1st Street, SE) is still going strong.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Thanks to Hunter for sending: “The 131 M Street NE Parking Lot is Closing. It’s the lot next to Wundergarten. Wonder what will be going in there?” (more…)
50 Massachusetts Ave, NE photo by Michael Thorning
Thanks to Michael for sharing with us: “looks like Union Station Potbelly will be replaced by Capo Deli!” (more…)
1272 5th Street, NE
Thanks to Eric for sending from Union Market: (more…)
3200 block of Mt Pleasant Street, NW
M Bachand shares with us from Mount Pleasant: “Even the rats have had enough.”
To get the unpleasant out in one post…
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you have any insight into this crazy situation we are having on our block in NoMa.
It looks like someone, likely a neighbor, is actively trying to get more rats on the block. As in not just being sloppy, but going out of their way to go into other peoples’ trash cans, rip open their garbage bags, and throw the garbage on the ground. (more…)
17th and L Street, NW
Peet’s Coffee opened up here back in 2014. Prior to Peet’s this space was home to a Caribou Coffee.
Back in 2015 and 2016, ducks, for some reason, used to like to hang out here.
There was a time…
‘Dear Peet’s Members, valued customers, and curious coffee drinkers:
It is with heavy hearts that we Peetnik’s of NOMA announce the permanent closure of this locatoin.
Our last day of business will be: Friday, Jan 30 6:00a – 2:00p
We want to express our deepest gratitude for your loyalty, kind words, shared laughs, hugs and genuine support over the years. We’ve been through A LOT together! Thank you all for making us a part of your daily routine and making us a part of your daily routine and making these past few years unforgettable.”
Thanks to Betsy for sending: “RIP to Peet’s in NoMa” (1275 First Street, NE.)
Thanks to Brett for sending the (not nearly as heartfelt) closing note from 17th Street: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
turning left on K at 2nd Street NE at 6:58pm on Thursday (January 22) and then verbally accosted by that driver after they chased you down at L and 2nd Streets NE, (more…)