Thanks to Erin for sharing this awesomeness she found in NoMa:
“Huge clumps of grapes.”
LOVE IT!! Will make a great haul for someone.
Send your hauls to [email protected] and be sure to mention what neighborhood you are in. Thanks!
Neighborhoods
1895 L Street, NW
Thanks to Liv for sending:
“Omakase coming soon in former L Street Poki DC space.”
Poki DC closed here in February 2025.
Poki DC opened here in 2018 back during the great poke explosion of the late teens.
Stay tuned for Omakase.
Thanks to Noa for passing on from Ben’s:
“Ben’s Chili Bowl U Street will temporarily close its doors at midnight on Monday, July 14th, 2025, for essential repairs and upgrades. The closure is expected to last four months, with a Grand Reopening planned for November 2025. This marks the first major repair to the historic building in over six decades. The updates will focus on preserving the integrity and heritage of the beloved space while ensuring that it remains a welcoming and safe gathering place for future generations. (more…)
1433 P Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS Department
DC Fire and EMS Department reported around 1am:
“Box Alarm 1400 block P St NW. AC unit fire on roof 2 story commercial building. (more…)
6800 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Bryan for sending:
“Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Walter Reed open Monday July 7th 2025 and these are their hours of operation.”
Check out their menu here.
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance to identify and locate a suspect involved in a shooting in Southeast.
At approximately 8:19 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025, First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Half Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, a 15-year-old juvenile male, was located conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)
1239 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending the Huckberry opening date: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Local food PSA! Saw that Missed Connections is doing 4th of July meals to go and had to pass along the recommendation (if I wasn’t going out of town, I’d be all over it.) Really awesome new chef / concept. The smoked chicken with yuzu white sauce is unreal among everything else I’ve had there (coconut pandan bread!!).
They’re at Electric Cool Aid every Friday – so if you’re not picking up this weekend, definitely check them out this summer – great with a frozen bev.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in Northwest.
On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)
Thanks to Mark for sending yesterday from Logan Circle: “Not sure what triggered it as there was no wind or rain, but the tree must have already had issues. (more…)