kristin writes: “Oh my y’all run don’t walk and get yourself some @honeymoonchick1 in petworth. @bobby_jamieson had their hot crispy chicken sandwich. Here also is a delish crispy cauliflower side. So much flavor, very fresh, really friendly and helpful service. Highly recommend.” (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Victoria for sending: “D Light will be reopening this week on 2/15 after their store front was attacked & burned. Happy to see a small business bounce back after going through something so unkind.” [Ed. Note: An arrest was made last week.]
I happened to spot the owners on Sunday and they had smiles a mile wide – show them some love on Tuesday (and beyond): (more…)
124 Blagden Alley NW Tasting Room, Photo by Jeff Elkins
Thanks to Ammie for sending: “Sadly their last night was February 11th.”
Columbia Room‘s Facebook says: “Thank you to all who supported us along the way. This was my dream. And it became true because of you. It’s an indescribable feeling (and one of great privilege). To live, dreaming.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Lining up on 12th NW to tow any car that parks in a food truck space, except no food truck has parked there in two years. The tow trucks were literally waiting for people to park and walk away.”
1258 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Seth and Todd for sending: “This is on 4th Street. Close to the Blue Bottle Coffee shop and the La Cosecha shops.” (more…)
From the National Park Service:
“After years of intensive planning, design, permitting, and coordination, the Soapstone Valley Park Sewer Rehabilitation project is about to begin!
Beginning on Friday, February 11, 2022, DC Water contractors will begin site visits to complete survey work in the Soapstone Valley Park area. They will stake out the Limits of Disturbance (LOD), and tag trees for removal, trimming or protection. This part of the project will not require heavy equipment and is expected to be complete by February 28, 2022. Following this task, construction activities will begin after the necessary permits are issued by the National Park Service and the District of Columbia government.
The project will address aging and defective sewer pipes extending from Albermarle Street NW to Broad Branch Road NW and will prevent further sewer failures while providing improved water quality in the park and creek.”
1601 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Gallery 2000! Motophoto!!
Thanks to Dave for sending: “Just walked by the old Lou Lou Boutique space at 1601 Connecticut Ave. It’s been vacant for a while, right next door to the new Foxtrot on the corner of Connecticut and Q NW. (more…)
14th and V St, NW
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2239 hours in the 1400 block of U Street. Lookout for a Blue vehicle.” (more…)
This month Sara from Long Walks DC writes:
“This walk requires a drive but North Beach, MD feels like a hidden gem that will be perfect for a Saturday stroll in the beautiful weather or even a romantic walk along the beach if you’re still trying to come up with Valentine’s plans. (more…)
“3rd and T NE, but it covered quite a few acres.”
“Dear PoPville,
Most of these photos are from the early 1900s, certainly pre-WWI. The little book I have dates from about 1910, so I think the school opened around 1905 and closed just before WWI. My g-grandfather, the Rev. Flournoy Menefee, purchased the mansion (which I believe was a hotel at the time) and converted it to the Washington College for Ladies (see ad).
He had previously been the president of a woman’s college in Liberty, Missouri. My grandmother and her siblings grew up in the manor with chefs, servants, gardeners, and other employees. (more…)