3227 Georgia Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Is Tabla reopening?? Would love to see this gem back in the neighborhood!”

Back on July 14th at 11:15am, we broke the news that beloved Puerto Rican restaurant Qui Qui was moving into the old Tabla space on Georgia Ave across from the Call Your Mother in Park View. Over the weekend they finally confirmed: (more…)



1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)

Ed. Note: Modena took over the old Bibiana space back in 2019. Bibiana first opened here back in 2009.

Modena shares their sad news:

“After 17 years of serving the community, we made the difficult decision to close Modena and want to express our sincere gratitude for your patronage and support over the years. (more…)



photo by DC Fire and EMS Department

A reader reports:

“There was a large house fire on the corner of 44th and Albemarle Street early morning. Around 330. I don’t think anyone was hurt but firefighters were there for a couple of hours crashing windows, using chainsaws, loudspeakers etc. Very sad and scary. Looks like investigators are there now.”

DC Fire and EMS Department first reported around 3:30am:

“Update Working Fire 4500 block 44th St NW. Had significant fire 1st & 2nd floor and attic 2 story detached wood frame house. Visible fire extinguished. 2 occupants safely self evacuated. Still hitting hotspots. No injuries.” (more…)


From MPD:

“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Southwest.

The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.

The perimeter of the Southwest Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)


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