3207 M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The sign on the door says they are closing on the 11th. But the staff said they are only closing for 2 weeks to renovate the store.” (more…)
Neighborhoods
Thanks to Kyle for sending:
“FYI – New Jersey Mikes is coming to McPherson Square metro. Opening June 2025.”
Stay tuned!
And for those wondering about the planned Woodley Park location, I’m told: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Bruce Monroe Community Garden has many plots still available for community members to take in this year. Plots are about 3 x 6 ft wide & once assigned you will have your plot through next winter with option to renew. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
First cicada spotted, along Rock Creek Church Rd between the two cemeteries”
STAY TUNED.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
420 K Street, NW
Big news from A Baked Joint:
“After 10 incredible years in our current space, we’re excited to share that A Baked Joint is moving next door! Starting this September, we’ll be operating out of our sibling space, la Betty.
This new chapter will bring a refreshed and reimagined A Baked Joint — still (more…)
photo by Josh
From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed suit against Kenneth Brewer, Sr., the former executive director of the nonprofit H Street Community Development Corporation (HSCDC), for misusing nonprofit funds and awarding himself more than $1.25 million in unauthorized bonuses. (more…)
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two women early Sunday in Northwest.
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., First District officers responded to report of a shooting in the 600 block of H Street, Northwest. Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting, but no shooting victims. A short time later, two adult females arrived at an area hospital suffering gunshot wounds sustained in this incident. Both women were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A person of interest was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)
via google maps
From the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration:
“On May 5, 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 Bouquet Labs DC located at 1110 Okie Street NE, Washington DC.
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board issued the Closure Orders in response to the business presenting an imminent danger to public health and safety.
Violations included: (more…)
4513 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to a Starbucks
More progress at 2D Noodles opening up in Tenleytown soon.
Now hiring: (more…)
1346 T Street, NW
From Compass Rose shares the news on IG:
“Compass Rose as you’ve known it for 11 years is going to close on T street at the end of this month. June 1 will be its last day of service. It’s been a hell of a ride but it’s time for Compass, the nomad that she is, to move West. Compass Rose will take a little summer vacation with plans to open back up in a few months in the space, but as something very different that we hope still serves our neighborhood well. The version of Compass as you know her, low lights and loud music, will end at the end of this month ❤️ (more…)