1610 U Street, NW
Details from an email:
“CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF EXILES!
We’re turning 10, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how…with pints of Guinness & good company!
Join us June 3rd, 4th & 5th starting at 3:00 PM for our 10th Anniversary Guinness Happy Hours!
🍀 The FIRST KEG of Guinness each day will be just 10¢ per pint! 🍀
The fine print: (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
I hope you can help me track down some good samaritans who helped me at the Shaw dog park on Sunday (5/31) around 12:30pm. I was bitten by a dog and multiple people helped by calling 911, assisting me, and helping my dog. I am so grateful so many people came together, especially, (more…)
Archeological Finds is made possible by the Friends of Antonio Meucci Society. Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!
Thanks to N. for sending from Mount Pleasant:
“We’re doing a bathroom renovation and I thought you’d be into these “artifacts” the crew found. The first newspaper is apparently a 1930s issue of the evening star.” (more…)
420 H Street, NE previously home to B K Henry Funeral Chapel
Thanks to a reader for sending” “Construction is ongoing and signs are starting to appear at 5th and H NE for 90 Second Pizza. This location has been empty for years and was previously a funeral home.” (more…)
2020 K Street, NW opened here in 1976
UPDATE – CONFIRMED by The Prime Rib:
“Yes, The Prime Rib™ at 2020 K Street NW will be closing this month. The last day of service will be June 17. While this corporation will be closing, The Prime Rib™ brand plans to remain a presence in DC with an anticipated new restaurant opening in late 2026.”
STAY TUNED.
Well this would be a big one. I’ve now heard this from a few tipsters but this is the first time I’ve heard an actual date:
“I heard Prime Rib on K is closing this location on the 17th of June. They’re allegedly moving…” (more…)
1658 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
When I was walking by the Potter’s House and people were inside having a meeting. They saw me looking in and a nice lady came out said THEY ARE REOPENING but did not say when. She said to come to the community engagement meeting (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Important ask from Fort Reno Summer Concerts:
“There comes a time in every free concert series’ life, when they need a boost. FRCS rarely rattles its cup and does the most we can with the gifts we are given.
This year though, (more…)
825 7th Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “I saw this sign at 825 7th ST NW, seems the upstairs of Chili Bistro is going to be a private school now.”
Templeton Academy’s website says:
“Education at the crossroads of history and innovation (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from 35th Street between Alton Place and Yuma NW around 4pm: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The headphone snatchers are still out on the MBT. A week ago I was walking on the MBT at night near the Eckington Dog Park and two teens rode by on a Lime electric bike. A woman coming the other way yelled something and said they had just grabbed her air pods. I don’t know if she got them back but they took off so it’s unlikely.
And Friday, May 29, in broad daylight at 6 pm, (more…)