Thanks to a reader for sending: “spotted yesterday afternoon in Southwest DC” (more…)
Neighborhoods
From Lost City Books (2467 18th Street, NW):
“To celebrate our vacation, we’re holding a 20% off sale on in-store and online purchases the weekend leading up to our break, August 16th and 17th. You can continue to support us by shopping on our website while we’re closed, with a 20% discount for online orders from August 18th through 28th. Many are calling it the sale of the season… (more…)
1280 Union Street, NE #2
Thanks to Debra for sending news about JETSET:
“Union market at the bottom of Marguerite.” (more…)
2001 18th Street, NW
Still crickets. So bizarre: (more…)
1025 F Street, NW
Thanks to DB for sharing with us: “yay!!! Barnes & Noble opening on F St NW in Fall 2025!
Just spotted new signage today” (more…)
From a press release:
“Argentina’s acclaimed cocktail bar Florería Atlántico and its sister restaurant Brasero Atlántico have officially arrived in Washington, D.C., marking their U.S. debut in the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Guests can now experience the award-winning storytelling, world-class cocktails, and rustic open-fire cuisine that have captivated diners and drinkers in Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Bahrain.
WHEN: Opening late August/Early September (more…)
From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Navy Yard.
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 Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to write to you to see if anyone else has experienced the new parking scheme at Sam’s Park n’ Ride in Cleveland Park. I went to pull into the lot the other day, and it said “just pull through” with no ticket to pull. I did so, and it looks like I had signed up for Metropolitan parking in the past, so it didn’t prompt me to sign up like the signs say to do. I drove out per the “just drive out” sign, and was hit with a parking charge of $26 for less than 15 minutes of parking. (more…)
Woof.
Thanks to JP for sending: “This section of 19th st. Has been closed to cars since the pandemic.
Kramer’s and other restaurants had outdoor seating in the street How does this benefit the neighborhood to open it up to traffic again?! (19th and Q NW).”