1845 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending the Urban Mart opening news.
There was a time on this block, oh, there was a time…
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“Dear PoPville,
The light on the Capitol is off for the first time since I’ve lived here. Very strange” (more…)
723 8th Street, SE
“There was a time…early Nats Park. It was Justin’s or here pregame”
Anyone remember riding those little golf cart like shuttles to games. They were THE BEST!
Thanks to Eric for passing on the super sad news from Capitol Hill:
“After 20 years on Barracks Row in Capitol Hill, we’ll be closing The Ugly Mug (2005), Valor Brewpub (2018), and Chupacabra (2021) after service on Sunday, Oct 19. (more…)
It’s a diversion!! Thanks to all who sent photos and videos: (more…)
1820 Connecticut Ave, NW
From an email:
“The epic annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Don’t miss it!
Featuring a wide selection of women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories, jewelry, kitchenware, linens, framed art, housewares, holiday decorations, and other treasures galore. A thrifter’s dream.
Our church is on Connecticut Ave, north of the Dupont Circle Metro, across from the Washington Hilton.
Full details below (more…)
Earlier this month a reader asked: “Any ideas on how to get it moved or have some kind of safety upgrade?”
Done and done!
Thanks to DDOT for sharing the new look above.
photo by Rukasu1
From a press release:
“As part of IKEA’s ongoing transformation to better meet the evolving needs of its customers, the company is moving its planning location in Arlington to a new, more accessible location in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. IKEA in Georgetown will open on November 5, located at 3307 M, Street. NW. Washington, DC 20007. Meanwhile, The IKEA Arlington Plan and order point will remain open for planning appointments and pick up until it closes on November 30, 2025.
This decision supports IKEA’s broader strategy to meet customers wherever and however they choose to shop—whether in-store, online, or through new and innovative formats. (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Oh that was a helluva ride.
Thanks to R. for sending: “This sign (below) just went up (Thursday.) 7-11 closing at 14th and Florida. Looks like something else will take its place.” (more…)
1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
Continuing coverage of the coming Pitango cont. thanks to SH: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Weird permanently installed digital sign on eastern market metro plaza. The screen says ATTENTION. You can’t read it in the pic so I wrote it in. Didn’t change when I stood there. Weird.”