Neighborhoods - PoPville

“Grass and Co was ordered closed on Columbia in AdMo” – Flowerz DC also shut by ABCA on Capitol Hill – ABCA reports “Five Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers Padlocked and Four Arrested”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2025 at 2:35PM

1730 Columbia Road, NW

Ed. Note: See more info from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration below.

Thanks to Juliet for sending: “Grass and Co closed on Columbia in AdMo” (more…)

#marijuana

“What’s happening with 201 K Street, NE?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2025 at 1:45PM

201 K Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

What’s happening with 201 K St NE? I live nearby. They tore down a bunch of row houses, seemed to be making great progress, and then…nothing. (more…)

“Latest Drama on 15th Street – signs have been getting crazier”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2025 at 12:50PM | Updated December 17, 2025 at 1:39PM

1600 block of 15th Street, NW

“SELFISH LANDLORD WONT GIFT ME $33K TO MOVE OUT

NEXT DOOR LOSER’S ILLEGAL HOSTEL U SAW ON TV IS NOW MARKD DANGEROUS BY GOVERMENT”

Thanks to A. and M. for sending: “I saw you have post about this from July [also an update in September], also wondering what’s going on in the houses on 15th/Q NW. caution tape is now up and signs have been getting crazier, is it a hostel/ is everything ok?” (more…)

Pizza Patrol: Check out the current action at metrobar

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2025 at 12:25PM

From my friends at metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave, NE):

El Jefe Woodfired Pizza Pop-up at metrobar
December 2025 – January 2026

EL JEFE MENU

This winter metrobar is partnering with El Jefe Woodfired Pizza for a special pop-up! (more…)

#pizza
#PSA

Progress at Tommy’s Tacos coming to Tanner Park in NoMa!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2025 at 10:00AM

227 Harry Thomas Way, NE

Thanks to Edward for sharing the latest with us: “Work on the future Tommy’s Tacos in kiosk at Tanner Park!”

Back in July we learned that:

“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park. (more…)

El Techo Closing After This Weekend Then Changing Ownership – “Reopening in early 2026” – Scroll down to see what this block used to look like back in the day…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2025 at 9:15AM

606 Florida Ave, NW

The current owner of El Techo tells me via email:

“this isn’t a permanent closure but a reorganization that will breath new life into the concept….Reopening in early 2026…

from our archives in 2017 before the roof deck went to eleven…

“El Techo isn’t going away — it’s evolving. (more…)

“UNSILENT NIGHT in PETWORTH, Dec. 17 – DC’s Most Unique Musical Nonreligious Holiday Event”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 16, 2025 at 3:45PM

From a press release:

“Phil Kline’s beloved holiday cult classic

UNSILENT NIGHT

will be performed by the public in Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 17th at 6pm

Kline’s shimmering 45-minute soundscape is performed on portable speakers, amplified phones, and boomboxes carried through city streets and parks (Each participant plays one of four tracks)

The magic begins when everyone hits PLAY on their devices at the same time,
together unfolding a beautiful, enveloping tapestry of sound
as the “walking symphony” sets off into the night

WHEN: Wed., Dec. 17th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

WHERE: (more…)