From a press release:
“On Sunday, September 28 from 12–4pm, Marv’s Dogs will pop up at Problem Child with an afternoon of Chicago-style hot dogs just steps from Nationals Park. Guests will get a taste of Marv’s Dogs ahead of the brand’s brick-and-mortar opening in Tenleytown (4936 Wisconsin Ave NW) later this fall.
The timing couldn’t be better: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to thank two men who helped me and my three old daughter Friday morning. She was in an accident (got hit by a car crossing the road – she’s fine!) at 5th and Kennedy Street NW. I don’t know either of their names but one man had (more…)
2438 18th Street, NW
From ABCA:
“Last week, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down two businesses for illegal cannabis sales.
The Closure Orders were executed at (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Northwest.
On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:48 a.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 13th Street and Harvard Street, Northwest, for the report of a traffic crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from injuries after being struck by a vehicle. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where after all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 61-year-old Rosa Cabezas of Southeast, D.C.
The preliminary investigation revealed (more…)
1830 Columbia Road, NW
“Garlic Girl Vintage
Playful vintage trinkets and home decor
storefront coming 11.22.25”
From Garlic Girl Vintage:
“It’s finally time to tell you the big, big news: this November, Garlic Girl Vintage will open our permanent home at 1830 Columbia Road NW in Adams Morgan
This address has a special place in DC’s vintage story: once upon a time it was 1830 Vintage (@1830_vintage), a local favorite that furnished many of DC’s most stylish apartments (including mine!). It’s currently home to the one and only Miss Pixie’s (@misspixiesdc), a DC institution of 35 years. Pixie is retiring at the end of October, (more…)
3125 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Walked by the Raven on Saturday and they have a chalk board out front saying they’re celebrating 90 years this weekend!!”
Awesome.
Thanks to Drew for sending: “Big crowd at H Street festival. Great crowd and vibe.” (more…)
Update: A reader shares that the closure is for good: “Unsure what will become of the space but I believe the Nats own the space.”
Thanks to Matt for sending: “Nats Park BetMGM closing soon”. Anyone know if this is just for the season?
BETMGM’s website says:
“WE’LL BE CLOSING THE SPORTSBOOK AT NATIONALS PARK ON SEPTEMBER 28TH
LAST DAY TO WAGER: SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
LAST DAY TO CASH TICKETS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 28TH (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails
Authentic Nepali flavors paired with expertly crafted cocktails.
A modern cocktail bar & kitchen bringing bold Himalayan flavors and creative cocktails to U St. Corridor in Washington DC.”
They tell me they will be soft opening in October! (more…)
3299 M Street, NW previously home to a Peet’s Coffee and Aditi Indian Restaurant space and Grill Kabob
Thanks to Graham for sending: “New donut shop opening in Georgetown at M. and 33rd” (more…)