Photo by Eric P.
Thanks to Jim for the reminder: “UHPP parade is tomorrow!”
From WMATA:
“On Saturday, May 24th, buses will detour because of the 2025 United House of Prayer Memorial Day Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Street Closures: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was recently at KooKoo Persian Restaurant in Columbia Heights and the owner mentioned they are launching brunch this weekend! This immigrant owned business is fantastic but they have been struggling a bit so I want to spread the word.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There is a ABCA closure sign on the tobacco portion of the storefront. Suspect they were selling something illegal and forced the while gas station to close. Gas station blocked off with caution tape.”
From ABCA:
“On May 21, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of Crown Tobacco located at 908 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC. (more…)
photos courtesy Scale Hospitality
From a press release:
“Scale Hospitality, the group behind some of the world’s most lauded restaurants and bars, is making its first foray into Washington with two groundbreaking new concepts set to anchor Dupont Circle’s posh new SIXTY Hotel (1337 Connecticut Ave, NW). Opening Friday, May 23 are Casamara, a glamorous, airy restaurant capturing the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean, and Reynold’s, an intimate, art-covered cocktail bar elevated by intricately crafted cocktails and impeccably prepared bar snacks. (more…)
3307 14th Street NW
Thanks to Derrick for sharing the closing note: (more…)
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last month we noted that construction have finally restarted at Lucky Bar. And this week a liquor license has also been posted: (more…)
1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP)
Wagshal’s wrote on November 4th 2022: “The cat is out of the bag! Wagshal’s will be opening a DC location in late 2023!”
Well a little behind schedule BUT permit posted: (more…)
4th and L Street, NE
Thanks to RN for sending the latest from the Lost Sock Roasters coming to NoMa.
Lost Sock Roasters write: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“At approximately 5:09 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northeast, for a report of a shooting. Officers located a 14-year-old girl inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers performed lifesaving measures. Unfortunately, the girl succumbed to her injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates the girl was handling a firearm while recording a video for social media when the weapon discharged, (more…)
1400 block Newton Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS Department
“Dear PoPville,
I heard one of the propane tanks explode, and the FD still has Monroe blocked off as they are running a line from the hydrant on our street and through a basement apartment on Monroe….”
DC Fire and EMS first starting reporting around noon: (more…)