9th and M Street, NW
Ed. Note: Old heads will remember this space was previously home to First Cup Cafe (formerly formerly known as Breakwell’s) which closed back in 2019.
Thanks to Debbie and Jared for sending the great news about a new coffee and tea option coming to Shaw at 900 M Street, NW – Cotti Coffee and WUU Tea Studio” (more…)
6101 Georgia Ave, NW
An end of an era looms uptown. Thanks to a reader for sending the tip about the upcoming closure at the Georgia Avenue Thrift Store. A call to the store reveals there are current plans to close on February 21st. (more…)
Thanks to Stuart for sending: “The Navy Yard holiday market is being destroyed by the wind… Nearly hit two people (more…)
4551 Fort Drive, NW
From Councilmember Frumin:
“Wilson Aquatic Center Temporary Closure
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Wilson Aquatic Center will be closed for scheduled annual maintenance starting Monday, December 22. DPR expects the facility to reopen January 3, 2026. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
I’m so sad to hear about the news of Basebowl’s closing. It will always hold a special place in my heart — it unexpectedly became part of a fun ‘tradition’ with a new person in my life!
I met this guy in the summer of ‘24 out in the wild (in DC, meaning an ABA networking event that I crashed with a friend). We saw each other a few more times in a chaotic kind of way, but our friendship / budding romance rekindled in the spring of ‘25 with the start of baseball season.
We first stumbled upon Basebowl (more…)
1828 L Street, NW
Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”
Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)
OK kids gather round as old man Dan takes you back to the DC of another age. I’m going to tell you a little story about December 19th, 2009. There was a time when organized snowball fights first emerged in DC. Thanks to cellphones, the internet/Facebook and a little mischief word quickly spread. And we hadn’t had a really good snow in a while so folks were pretty giddy about what would become known as snowpocalpyse/snowmageddon (the snow storms from December 2009 into January/February 2010.) ANYWAY, a massive snowball fight erupted at 14th and U Streets, NW UNTIL (more…)
202 Florida Avenue, NW
Thanks to E. for sending the Alero signage from their coming NoMa location.
ICYMI: (more…)
7th and D Street, NW
Protein Bar opened up here back in 2012.
Thanks to Kelly for sending:
“Something’s finally going into the space at 7th and D NW that was most recently Protein Bar. It’s been empty for a few years.”
Anyone know what’s coming/recognize this signage: “Nourish With Real Food”? (more…)
