Earlier this month we broke the sad news that Bub and Pop’s abruptly closed on M Street but also broke the scuttlebutt that they’d be moving to NoMa.
Thanks to Karen for sharing Bub and Pop’s latest story tease: (more…)
Neighborhoods
Last Friday we broke the news that El Centro’s inventory was spotted for auction online. We knew the closing was coming soon but not exactly when. El Centro now shares:
“Goodbye, for now, but not without a little fun first! Keep an eye out—some exciting things are coming for our final two weeks. Let’s say goodbye the El Centro way!” (more…)
photo by Caroline Angelo
From a press release:
“The Cool Hardware Company is expanding its footprint with two new Ace Hardware locations opening in Rockville, MD and Washington, DC’s Union Market neighborhood.
Set to open in late 2025 and late 2026 respectively, Rockville Ace Hardware and Union Market Ace Hardware will join the Cool Hardware Company’s network of employee-owned Ace Hardware stores throughout the DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia metro areas. (more…)
Thanks to Will for sending us more from Foggy Bottom: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Creepy thing tonight: I came home and found a man standing in my yard (inside the fenced in area). Okay whatever. But! He then took pictures of my and my house as I was entering. Like dude why wtf?? Anyone else had this experience? I live in Ledroit Park. (more…)
Thanks to E. for sending from Adams Morgan:
“Hi neighbors!
Could whoever put this dirt here please dispose of it?
It is not ours.
Thank you!”
601 K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
In clearly the most important news in the District, H&H Bagels opened on K Street, near Shouk. I got out early from jury duty, and stopped by to give it a try.
Bottom line grade: C+ (just barely passing)
Cred: Amid a lifetime of bagel consumption, I was a semi-regular at the H&H on Broadway, on the Upper West Side.
Pluses: (more…)
1338 Park Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do we know why the Columbia Heights fire station now has “Homeland Security Special Operations” in the name?” (more…)
341 Cedar Street, NW
Thanks to Natalie for sending:
““Takoma Mart” is coming to the old Evolve Vegan Bistro (aka E-life Restaurant) space at 341 Cedar St NW in Takoma DC. (more…)
photo Credit: NPS / Autumn Cook
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term competitive lease opportunity for the Conduit Road Schoolhouse, a late 1800s one-room schoolhouse, located at 4954 MacArthur Boulevard NW in Rock Creek Park.
The NPS seeks business proposals addressing how offerors would: (more…)