“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share this incident with a potential scammer posing as a Verizon worker. Monday night in my apartment complex in Woodley Park, a man claiming to be from Verizon was knocking on people’s doors. He claimed that management had let him in after hours. He wore a black polo shirt, but with no indication that he was with Verizon.
Someone called the non-emergency police number. He could not provide police with an ID from Verizon, (more…)
1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
From a press release:
“Pitango Gelato, known for artisanal Italian gelato in the Washington, DC region is excited to announce a new gelato and coffee shop along DC’s 14th Street corridor. The new location is due to open at 1802 14th Street, NW in Summer 2025, and will be Pitango’s eighth location in the DC, Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore area. Patrons will be able to enjoy coffee, Italian baked goods and fresh, hand-spun, gelato made with high quality, organic ingredients. The 1,027 square foot space, designed by EastWing Architects will also feature indoor seating for up to 10 guests. (more…)
3919 14th Street, NW
From an email: “MetroLeaf just opened at 3919 14th St NW, as a fully licensed and legal neighborhood dispensary.”
4600 14th Street, NW
13th and Delafield Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
In 14 st heights there is a large electronic road sign that looks like it might fall on someone.
Sign is at the NE intersection of 13th and Delafield Pl NW (near the triangle park.) It has no wheels, and the little spindly supports are buckling. (more…)
517 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed some movement and work being done about a month ago in the old DC Harvest space on H St – lights on, paint cans, boxes. Today they removed the “For Lease” signage. Any word??”
Anyone hear what’s coming?!?
STAY TUNED.
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred in Northwest.
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., multiple suspects approached the victims in the 3100 block of Hiatt Place, Northwest. The suspects assaulted the victims and struck one of the victims with a handgun. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Sean for sending us the photo above from the old Duke’s space in Navy Yard.
Check out the Problem Child Menu here.
From a press release:
“Friday mark(ed) the debut of Problem Child, a new bar focused on being a friendly and welcoming watering hole for neighbors and visitors alike. “Problem Child is the divey, comfortable bar every D.C. neighborhood should have,” says Daniel Kramer, Managing Partner. “This bar is about having fun in a relaxed, chill environment with solid food options.”
Guests will enjoy $4 select beers at all times, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Last night I (38, F) was walking home through Dupont circle at about 8:50pm. As I approached the Northeast corner of the park, there was a man standing by a bench who slammed something (sounded like a brick or heavy rock) into the bench. It appeared that he was having a mental health episode or was in an altered state. I started walking more quickly and then began to run when I saw him winding up from about 25 feet away – he then threw the brick/rock at me and (more…)
408 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef is opening its doors at 408 H Street Northeast to bring classic, Argentine-style baked goods and comfort food to the H Street Corridor.
Chef Katriel Menendez, from Cordoba, Argentina, brings 22 years of culinary experience and a passion for Argentine cuisine and culture to this venture. Having opened Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef in Alexandria, Virginia in 2022, and Tango Pastry Cafe in Vienna, Virginia in 2023, Chef Katriel is thrilled to bring scratch-made Argentine delicacies to the nation’s capital.
Tango Pastry’s menu includes many Argentine classics, such as: (more…)
2621 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jack for sending:
“TVs are on and seems like it’s pretty ready to go inside. Old Macintyres spot in woodley park.”
Currently Tavern 18 has a landing page: (more…)