1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
ICYMI: Judging Restaurants – Beacon Bar Bar & Grill (BGB) – January 21, 2010.
In a call to the Beacon Hotel I was told that BBG was closed for renovations. If all goes well they hope to open back up mid-late next year, possibly in August.
Thanks to DS for sending:
“Sad news! The Beacon Bar Bar & Grill at the Beacon Hotel at 17th and Rhode Island NW has permanently closed. (more…)
1133 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: This location was previously home to a Filene’s Basement which closed back in 2011.
Thanks to Leanna for sending:
“Heads up that H&M on Connecticut Avenue (Dupont) is closing” (more…)
1301 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any info on the fencing going up around Freedom Plaza? Hard to photograph because of the change in grade on the peripheries of the plaza, but they started this morning and are about halfway around the block now.”
This is part of NAMA 350892 FREEDOM PLAZA BEAUTIFICATION AND FOUNTAIN REHABILITATION (more…)
1511 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Purée is the DMV’s only truly organic, raw, cold-pressed juice bar. We craft nutrient-dense juices, smoothies and foods using 100% organic ingredients – never pasteurized, never HPP. With two locations (and more on the way), (more…)
1506 19th Street, NW
Press Club Cocktail Bar shared last night:
“BIG NEWS!
Tonight is our last Sunday open! Starting next year, we will be open Tuesday through Saturday. Come in and join on for one last Sunday shift and we look forward to hosting you on Tuesday in ‘26!” (more…)
A reader reports: “Daytime gunshots around 13th and Kenyon Street, NW around 2:30pm. Two distinct firings of gunshots with at least 3-4 rounds the first time and more in response. 2 or 3 police cars responded.”
Updates if/when more is learned.
Thanks to David for sending:
“Time has come to a standstill at the Naval Observatory — the official timekeepers of the USA. Wonder if this means 2026 is on hold…?
(the clock has been out for at least 3 days, maybe longer)”
Ed. Note: Back in October we shared, “Don’t know if this is a victim of the shutdown or was already turned off.” AND in June we shared, “Sign of the times — Broken Atomic Clock at the Naval Observatory”…
STAY TUNED.
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone in the area, either on Upshur St NW or in the alley between Upshur and Varnum Streets were able to catch anyone or any noise overnight. This car is my father’s main mode of transportation to and from work, since he works in construction. My father is an immigrant from El Salvador, and he worked very hard to be able to purchase this car. Understandably, this is frustrating for him and for us. It’s our first time having to deal with this.
I would respectfully ask anyone who has any video or audio recording to please send it to Officer Keton Valcin at [email protected], referencing CCN# 25-149-549. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for where to post about an item stolen from a car? I’d appreciate any advice beyond filing a police report and checking online platforms like FB Marketplace and Craigslist. (more…)
1375 Kenyon Street, NW entrance on plaza off 14th Street
“2AM Project’s mission is to make late night food more diverse because let’s face it— most menus past midnight are just selling you 15 different ways to say “cheeseburger”.
Thanks to Jeremy for sharing: “Something new coming to the former &pizza space in Columbia Heights – seems like a late night food spot.”
2AM’s website says: (more…)