From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., the victim was walking in the rear of the 4200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, when the suspect approached her and grabbed her from behind. The suspect began strangling the victim. The victim was able to defend herself, at which point the suspect stole the victim’s phone and fled. (more…)
655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016
Back in December we noted that there was Only One Shouk Still Standing in DC after the Georgetown Shouk location closed.
Thanks to Noa for passing on the sad news:
“Remaining Shouks abruptly closed!! 😭😭 Yesterday was last day :(”
Kosher Food and Drink reported on Tuesday:
“According to the DC Kosher rav hamachshir for Shouk, the restaurant has permanently closed both locations (Rockville, MD and Washington, DC) as of 8:30PM this evening.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the K Street location. There was a time…
Calvert and Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Daniel for sending the photo above of the higher railings going up at the Taft Bridge.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), with active support from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM), is proposing the Connecticut Avenue NW/ William Howard Taft Memorial Bridge (Taft Bridge) Pedestrian Railing Improvement Project. Data from the District of Columbia’s Chief Medical Examiner’s Office indicates that 13 (50%) of the 26 bridge-related fatalities recorded in the District of Columbia between January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2022, occurred from the Taft Bridge. The presence of an effective barrier system will reduce the potential for such incidents. The project proposes a new pedestrian railing design that incorporates the existing features of the Taft Bridge to minimize impact to the historic fabric of the bridge and is compatible with the aesthetics of the bridge and its setting.”
“If you need help or know someone who does, please call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. In D.C., you can also call the city’s 24-hour mental health hotline at 1-888-793-4357.“
photo by Joe Flood
From Franklin Hall:
“🚨 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN SPECIAL 🚨
Wednesday, Oct 1 • Doors open at 2PM
$6 Mixed Drinks • $6 Canned Beers • $6 Furloughed Shooters
PLUS a free food buffet from 4–6PM (more…)
1835 Columbia Road, NW
Good thing we got that first look… Anyway, this Tatte (first posted the scuttlebutt in October 2024 – not a bad turnaround) is opening super soon: (more…)
1811 14th Street, NW
Sad news from Commonwealth:
“With new chapters ahead, after nearly 18 years, our Commonwealth DC store will be closing. From day one, our intention was to create more than a shop. We wanted to build a hub for culture, ideas, and community. What made it special was you. (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to all who sent word and photos of the new Jersey Mike’s signage up across from the zoo: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Was with a friend and met a row of seemingly awesome people who similarly enjoyed the film – as opposed to people in front row.. who.. clearly didn’t get it..
Well, (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending this, uh, interesting parking note from your neighbor in Columbia Heights: (more…)
Update from NPS: “Record of Determination for a Partial and Temporary Closure of a Portion of Parkland Southwest of the Intersection of Connecticut Ave NW and Calvert St NW
Pursuant to 36 CFR 1.5(a), Rock Creek Park, a unit of the National Park Service, is temporarily closing a portion of park land southwest of the intersection of Connecticut Avenue NW and Calvert Street NW to protect public safety during the staging of equipment for pedestrian safety improvement work on the Taft Bridge. Specifically, from 7:00 am Monday March 3, 2025 through 5:00 pm Friday October 30, 2026, the grass area southwest of the intersection of Connecticut Avenue NW and Calvert Street NW will be fully closed to all public use. Pedestrian traffic on the paved pathway in this area will be temporarily detoured to the existing sidewalks paralleling those streets. The closed areas will be accessible only to National Park Service employees, employees of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and approved DDOT contractors. The temporary closure of this grass area and pedestrian pathway is necessary to protect public safety. Less restrictive measures are not possible given the need to close the area to protect public safety during work to improve pedestrian safety on the Taft Bridge.”
“Dear PoPville,
Fencing surrounding more fencing and a bit of lumber on the SW corner. It’s 2025 so unclear if it’s a staging area for something innocuous or for a Trumpian panopticon. (more…)
