7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans off Wisconsin Ave
King Street Oyster Bar only opened here back in November 2023. Alas they have already “sailed away”: (more…)
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1770 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Bryce for passing on from Capitol Hemp:
“Capitol Hemp would like to thank our loyal customers since 2008. It has been a hard road with many bumps and turns. Capitol Hemp may someday return to Washington DC but for now there are other endeavours to pursue. It’s been a pleasure to serve the residents and visitors of our nations Capital.” (more…)
1200 block of Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to B. for sending from Hill East:
“So we put a smoke shop under another smoke shop…”
Ed. Note: Bud Love’s website says:
“What if I told you that bud gets better? Introducing Bud Love! It’s not cannabis, but a Premium Herbal+ Mixer designed to be combined with your favorite strains and enjoyed together, like the mixer in a cocktail – only for flower. (more…)
1433 P Street, NW
Ed. Note: After my 12 mile walkabout yesterday, I can confirm SO many streateries down. Frankly just too many to catalogue each one, so unless there is something especially noteworthy about another removal, so concludes our ‘Streatery Down’ coverage. (Most) Streateries are dead, long live outdoor dining (and perhaps streateries again one day! – minus the global pandemic and all…)
We’ve seen a lot of streateries come down by now but it still stings. Thanks to Jim for sending from Stoney’s on P Street: (more…)
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1285 4th Street, NE photo by Jim Lokay
Thanks to Jim for sharing last week:
“Finally! Some activity going on in the future Greco spot in Union Market. It was supposed to open early last year, as @popville reported, but it’s the first sign of life I’ve seen inside.” (more…)
Thanks to Zach and Bradley for sending around 2pm Sunday: “Huge fire on 13th between W and V” (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Keren has been closed for renovations due to a fire suffered back in February of 2024.
Thanks to Drew, Ally (and others) for sending the fantastic news about Keren‘s reopening in Adams Morgan: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
A local cleaning company went door to door hanging advertisements on front doors throughout the neighborhood. Because this was done on Christmas Eve, many of those flyers have been left untouched for hours or longer, making it very obvious which homes were unoccupied during the holiday.
Several neighbors were alarmed, not just because it was intrusive, but because it effectively marked hundreds of homes as potential targets for theft or vandalism. It felt careless and, frankly, unsafe. At a minimum, (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending this rough sight from Takoma.
It had been 22 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
5220 16th Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending from the National Park Service:
“National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rock Creek Tennis Center
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease of the Rock Creek Tennis Center located within the Rock Creek National Park. The NPS is seeeking an operator that will continue to operate the Tennis Center in a manner that will provide for recreational activites within the leased area. Details of the
The area being considered for lease is approximately 38.9 acres and consists of a 7,500-seat tennis stadium, 10 outdoor hard surface courts, 15 outdoor clay courts, a snack bar and pro shop, an office area, recreation fields, picnic areas, and a parking lot that can accomodate 856 vehicles. (more…)