As we all know, Wonderland is far from hidden but is most definitely a gem – sometimes dirty, sometimes polished, but let’s be honest, often dirty – and that’s why we love it. A very happy 19th to these good peeps and here’s to many more! (more…)
Neighborhoods
Thanks to A. for sending: “hello from Borobudur (a 9th-century Buddhist temple in Indonesia, near Yogyakarta). Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple.”
Very cool!
Ed. Note: For those who’ve been asking, the PoPville merch shop is finally launching later this week. Will post separately when it does.
Thanks to Terry for sharing the continued sad state of affairs of the beautiful cascading fountain at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. Apparently the National Park Service does not have the funds to repair, again, this year. Hopefully next year. Stay tuned.
This rental is located at 2901 18th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
821 Upshur Street, NW currently home to Petworth Social Bar & Grill and previously home to Taqueria Del Barrio and Domku
An application from the ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND CANNABIS ADMINISTRATION for City Grown (Medical Cannabis Cultivation Center) says:
“The medical cannabis cultivation center applicant is requesting to locate its operations at 821 Upshur Street, N.W. The proposed facility with approximately 6,508 square feet of space will cultivate medical cannabis, including fresh or dried cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“Los Cinco Tacos has soft opened next to Capo Deli. Eventually they will be open until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays (like Capo Deli.) Hard open is Friday” (more…)
3100 14th Street, NW
A tipster reported to me last month: “Burlington is taking over the Bed Bath and Beyond Space in Columbia Heights — they won the rights in a real estate bankruptcy auction.” (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to L. for sending: “Looks like the Blue Bottle in Midtown Center is reopening! They still have branded gear in store” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
he scene on the 3600 block of 14th St NW in Columbia Heights (between Perry Pl and Spring Rd). I have not heard yet what happened. A passerby asked one of the police officers and the response was simply: “car accident.” The block has been shut down to traffic since at least 0800 this morning, Saturday 29 July, 2023. As of 1015 they have opened the sidewalk on the west side of the street to pedestrians.
There is at least one bicycle in a heavily damaged state. A person’s shoe remains behind near the bicycle in the road. (more…)
From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce an immersive celebration of youth and learning: Kids World debuts at Franklin Park for three fun-filled days: Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July 30. This action-packed weekend will be free and open to all and will feature a variety of creative pop-ups, hands-on activities, playful installations, and more to entertain and educate young visitors and their families. Attendees can expect to dive into the worlds of literacy, health and fitness, creativity, science and nature, and entrepreneurship. (more…)