“Dear PoPville,

I am a Columbia Heights resident writing to highlight some extremely kind strangers in my neighborhood this morning. This AM I was walking two dogs when one slipped out of his harness and proceeded to run away. I left the second dog behind and gave chase. The dog ran for blocks and was approaching Georgia Ave, where I was very sure he was going to be hit by a car, when (more…)



1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW

ICYMI: December 11, 2025 BIG BAGEL NEWS: Andy’s (Pizza) Getting in on the Game!!

“PopUp Bagels started as a backyard pickup window to share a newly created bagel recipe with friends. It’s now grown to multiple popup and permanent locations for always-fresh weekend pickup.

Our goal is simple: to make you the best, freshest bagels. No frills, plainly perfect: crispy crust and soft crumb center, just the right size and with a perfect proportion of seeds.

We’ve won Brooklyn Bagelfest “Best Bagel” two years in a row and we can’t wait for you to try a dozen.” (more…)



3015 M Street, NW via Sprinkles

OH there was a time…

A call to the shop confirms that TODAY is their last day open. They’ll be open until 8pm if you want one last memory – hustle!!

Flashback January 29, 2012: Get a Free Red Velvet Cupcake for PoP Appreciation Day at Sprinkles in Georgetown. For a second I thought I dreamed this, thank God for the archives search function.

For posterity: (more…)



1815 Adams Mill Road, NW – There was a time

This space was previously home Southern Hospitality and before them the longtime home of  Adams Mill Bar and Grill.

Le Mont Royal, “a French-Canadian Disco”, Opened in Adams Morgan on January 6, 2023

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Le Mont Royal:

“You read that right…we’re closing next week. Sunday, January 4 is our third birthday AND our last night of service. (more…)



16th Street between Euclid and W Streets NW

ICYMI: Fences Go Up Around Freedom Plaza and John Marshall Park – “PLAZA BEAUTIFICATION AND FOUNTAIN REHABILITATION”

Thanks to everyone who sent photos yesterday:

“Just walked my pup through Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park and on the upper level there are fences that block off the railing that over looks the lower portion of the park and doesn’t allow you to go down the stairs.” (more…)



3426 Connecticut Ave, NW

UPDATE: From the listing company, “Our company has been doing some website maintenance over the holidays and whomever sent this in to you must have somehow accessed an older marketing piece showing the theater space as being available for lease, which is not the case. Nothing has changed on the theater space since you last reported on it and only the small 2 storefronts on Connecticut Avenue remain available for lease (816 SF and 836 SF respectively).”

“Dear PoPville, (more…)



800 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to the Oval Room

ICYMI: The Oval Room permanently closed here after 26 years here back in November 2020.

La Bise
Permanently Closed
Modern French cuisine with a twist, located steps from the White House”

Shortly after being “thrilled that La Bise has been recognized in the 2025 Michelin Guide!” – La Bise announced their permanent closure: (more…)


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