ICYMI: “Is it RIP (permanently) for the Navy Yard splash pool?”
“Dear PoPville,
The Wharf also left its splashing fountain at 7th Street SW off all summer. I’m here every day and can confirm it was not turned on at all in 2026.” (more…)
SW Waterfront
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to flag that the National Guard appears to be moving into more apartment buildings in SW DC. (more…)
From a press release:
“DC Flight revealed its full brand identity (Thursday) and named The Anthem its home court for the 2027 Major League Volleyball season. The club made both announcements at its inaugural press conference inside The Anthem, where all 13 home matches will be played when play begins in January 2027.
DC Flight is the first professional volleyball team to call the District home and the city’s fourth professional women’s sports team. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share that many National Guard just moved into a luxury apartment complex in SW DC. (more…)
610 Water Street, SW
Well this sounds awesome…
From an email:
“This Saturday, Fish Shop DC is bringing a fresh energy to its jazz brunch with a Wu-Tang theme and live music from A Promising Local Band. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the band will set the tone with live instrumental funk and hip-hop while guests enjoy Fish Shop’s brunch favorites, including: summer vegetable shakshuka with a poached egg and grilled sourdough bread; Spanish-style tortilla with Maryland crab and saffron aioli; North Carolina shrimp, NOLA style, on heirloom grits; and French Toast with anglaise, berry compote, and whipped ricotta.
There’s also the “for the table” seafood boil with shrimp, chorizo, Virginia clams, potatoes, and a choice of garlic butter or fresno chili butter.
DETAILS: (more…)
798 Maine Ave, SW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the new Streets Market signage up at the Wharf! (more…)
1101 4th Street, SW
“Modern Vietnamese cuisine & cocktail bar in the heart of D.C.
Fresh. Bold. Saigon-inspired.”
Back in May we learned that 54 Noodles Bar was becoming Saigon Kitchen in Southwest. They recently had their grand opening July 18th! (more…)
5 Market Square, SW
Thanks to Rachel for sharing with us last week:
“One week after they opened their Georgetown location, I spotted another location of The Salty, Miami-based donut & coffee shop, at The Wharf. Behind Fat Fish (in former District Doughnut space)” (more…)
From a press release:
“US Ignite, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) are thrilled to announce plans to launch an Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge in June 2026, a pivotal step toward understanding autonomous vehicle activity on public streets in dense urban environments.
The AVO Zone Challenge is designed to (more…)
1101 4th Street, SW
Thanks to Abel for sharing with us from SW:
“No opening date on the door but the recently shuttered 54 Noodles Bar in Southwest is now Saigon Kitchen.”
Ed. Note: Unclear if there is any relation to the old Saigon Kitchen once located in Glover Park. STAY TUNED!