5714 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Wheelhouse with some good news: “Almost there… See you soon!”
Have a look inside (those bathrooms!!): (more…)
Chevy Chase
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Some neighborhood folks were pretty upset about this Crunch closing. Maybe this scuttlebutt will ease the pain a bit – I’m hearing a bookstore will be inbound soon. No confirmation yet but looking good so keep your fingers crossed and STAY TUNED.
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
ICYMI: March 18, 2026 – “Popular Gym Closing.”
March 20, 2026 – Rally to Save The Closing Crunch Fitness
Alas, not looking good: (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Crunch Fitness (near Rodman’s) closing April 15th!
“Dear PoPville,
I just received a notice that Crunch Chevy Chase is closing next month. This building used to be the KB Cinema theatre, then a furniture store before morphing into Crunch.” (more…)
5714 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Back in August we broke the news that Wheelhouse (from Surfside, Millie’s owners) was coming to Chevy Chase.
They are shooting for an opening this April: (more…)
Thanks to Ben for sending from Connecticut Ave near Chevy Chase Circle: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The snowcrete pile on Utah Avenue at Nebraska Avenue, NW. A fleet of Bobcats has been busy over the last few days pulling snow from nearby streets and creating this epic snowcrete mountain. (more…)
5520 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to R. for sending this potential bit of good news up in north country: (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
As a Friendship Heights resident, I’m very excited for Trader Joe’s (and bummed it looks like we’ll have to wait till after Thanksgiving!), and am also hoping that Total Wine brings folks to the area and helps breathe some more life into it.
But I’m concerned about the impact on my beloved Rodman’s. (more…)
5516 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Happy Go is having a final merch sale today (Saturday) from 10AM to 4PM. We are really going to miss this fabulous bike shop! Please spread the word if possible. I know a lot of folks would love to come by to say goodbye.” (more…)