3919 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
MetroLeaf officially closed Monday. DC has approved way too many licenses in the city. A dispensary every two blocks is insane. (more…)
Petworth
3815 Georgia Avenue, NW
“SETA OASIS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | DMV Caribbean Food”
Thanks to Nichole for also sending word about the closure/for lease sign up at the Seta Oasis space: (more…)
3911 Georgia Ave, NW previously home to Commonwealth Cantina
I keep forgetting to share that the Uno Mas space next door to Snappy’s, has been listed for lease: (more…)
3917 14th Street, NW
“Bar de tapas & vinos”
Thanks to Charles for sending the new La Plaza Bar & Tapas by Chicatana signage from from MetroLeaf next door: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown 4000 Georgia Ave, NW at Taylor Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just went into the 7/11 at Georgia and Taylor NW and it felt like Déjà vu – stuff missing from the shelves, no pizza, no 7/11 brand stuff, no hotdogs – felt just like how the 7/11 at 14th and Quincy felt the month before it closed. I asked the cashier if they were closing and he said yes by or before the end of the month.”
Stay tuned.
3634 Georgia Ave, NW
“The Looking Glass Lounge
No frills…just vibes that linger.”
More folks are messaging me about a coming closure at the Looking Glass Lounge. There is no official confirmation on their IG/FB but a very good source tells me it’s true and that their last day will July 29th.
Another reader forwards this poster they found on IG: (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
ICYMI: This Wendy’s Re, I guess, soft opened on June 27, 2026 after having been closed since August 27, 2024.
Thanks to T. for sending: “Word is the first 200 customers win Wendy’s for life (for a year?) but that is not confirmed.”
Anyone else hear about giveaways?
STAY TUNED.
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via google maps
From AlertDC:
“MPD Units are investigating a shooting in the 4500 block of Kansas Avenue NW. (more…)
Great news from DCPL:
“DC Public Library will soon celebrate the reopening of two neighborhood libraries that have been closed for renovation and modernization. The Petworth Library will reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23 and the Southeast Library will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Arthur Capper TechExpress will close on Friday, July 31 so equipment and technology can be moved into the renovated building ahead of its reopening. This transition ensures that the new Southeast Library will be fully equipped and ready to welcome customers on opening day.”
More info on both: (more…)
Thanks to John for sending this double score:
“Last Xmas tree in Town Plus a Bonus Jack-o-lantern! Seen in Petworth…..”
“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”
***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!