“The Mt. Pleasant Perpetual Stew
✨a community potluck picnic for these trying times ✨every day @ 12p in lamont plaza, march 2025″
“Dear PoPville,
some friends and I have recently launched the Mt. Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project, and will be hanging out in Lamont Plaza for the entire month of March (12p-1p). Times are hard, and we’ve conjured some stew as resistance. We’re documenting the project here on instagram. (more…)
201 Upshur Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you’ve heard any scuttlebutt on something coming to the former Slash Run spot? The outside has been painted, I’ve seen people in there working a couple days this week, and today noticed a Timber Pizza sign on the door??? (more…)
408 H Street, NE
Thanks to James for sending the great news about Tango Pastry:
“Seems we’re going to have an Argentinian bar/pastry shop at 408 H Street NE!
This will be replacing Khepra (which closed back in 2020.)”
Tango Pastry’s website says:
“Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef brings the rich flavors and traditions of homemade Argentine cuisine to the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. (more…)
photo by The Wharf
The Wharf shares:
“Whitlow’s at The Wharf DC is coming soon to 949 Wharf St SW!”
Check out their menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.
Whitlow’s opened on U Street back in 2023.
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the photo above.
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Working Fire 2800 block Quebec St NW. Fire on roof 7 story apartment building.”
From Alert DC: (more…)
Thanks to all who sent in word about the recent filming in Chevy Chase DC:
“There are a bunch of trailing at Conn Ave and Livingston and a no parking sign for a “production” company. Rumor from a passer by is that Parthenon Restaurant on Conn Ave is getting renovated for some TV show.” (more…)
photos by Kevin
“Joint Session of Congress Road Closures
On Tuesday, March 4, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver an address before a Joint Session of Congress.
Road Closures (more…)
Thanks to a reliable tipster for sending:
“Pitango coming to spot next to Doi Moi (14th Street)”
Bit of an ice cream hub forming over there… (more…)
633 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Sad news from Capitol Hill as Fight Club shared the sad news over the weekend:
“Well as the saying goes all good things must come to an end and so we have come to our end. Sunday March 2nd will be our last day of service. (more…)
11th and E Street, NW. photo by Matthew Felling “Farewell, old friend.”
So much for March 6th. [We first reported the coming closure on February 18th.]
Thanks to all who passed on the sad news yesterday:
“When I heard it was closing, (more…)