the intersection of Illinois Avenue, Kansas Avenue, 7th Street, and Crittenden Street NW
Always a fun time for young and old:
“12th Annual Sherman Circle New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. At 7 PM and Midnight.”
Also a fun time with my friends at Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW): (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…)
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.