1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Kevin for sending this sign from Filomena: “Spotted in Georgetown at the former Ching Ching Cha tea room.” (more…)
Neighborhoods
This rental is located at 916 G St NE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
elsewhere in the neighborhood at 2104 18th Street, NW – Meeps “closed for burglary repairs” photo by Terry
“Dear PoPville,
I was with my 12-year-old daughter at Fleet Feet on Columbia Road (1841 Columbia Rd NW) around 3:30 pm yesterday (Sunday) when a group of 4 or 5 teens walked in and asked a few questions about shoes and other items — and then suddenly grabbed a bunch of stuff and ran out. It was jarring. (more…)
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14th and Meridian Place, NW via Trini Vybez
Ed. Note: Prior to Karibbean Kitchen this space was home to the Getaway and Social before them.
Thanks to El for sending: “Was working by the other day and realize there looks to be a new operator at 1400 Meridian Pl. former Karibbean Kitchen space, Trini Vybez. Work seems to be currently on going ….” (more…)
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2600 Woodley Road, NW
Thanks to JP for the Marriott Wardman update: “They took off an entire section in one day!” (more…)
“The National Park Service will clear the unsheltered encampment at McPherson Square on February 15”
tent fire December 1st, 2022
Ed. Note: Last weekend the Post had an editorial “It’s time to clear out the McPherson Square encampment”
A reader passes on the below letter from the National Mall and Memorial Parks:
“The National Park Service (NPS) will clear the unsheltered encampment at McPherson Square on February 15, 2023, shifting the closure date up two months from the initial posted closure date of April 12, 2023. The updated closure date responds to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services’ (DMHHS) January 9 request that NPS close the McPherson Square encampment on February 1 because high levels of illegal drug activity and other dangerous and unsafe activities significantly impede social services outreach and endanger social services providers, mental health clinicians, unsheltered individuals, and the public. Following DMHHS’ request, the NPS considered the recommendation of the United States Park Police (USPP) in determining the February 15 closure date. (more…)
3707 Newark Street, NW
From Loyal Companion:
“To our Loyal Companion community,
With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we’ve made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores. We have loved serving the community and supporting you on your pet wellness journey. (more…)
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1255 H Street, NE
A reader sends some scuttlebutt about an Ethiopian restaurant coming to 13th and H St, NE in what was once planned for a Bark + Boarding pet shop. And about 10 years ago it was supposed to become (more…)
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Thanks to R. for sending: “Woke up to this on Johnson Ave NW this morning.” (more…)
courtesy Capital Exotic Fish
Thanks to all who passed on from Capital Exotic Fish:
“Grand opening tomorrow at 11am! We had an amazing soft opening this past weekend and can’t wait for the grand opening and meeting everyone of y’all! That being said EVERYTHING will be 20% OFF!!! (more…)