photo by Miki Jourdan
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 24, 2025, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, Howard University Homecoming Weekend events will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
Thanks to Alyssa for sending: “Another closure as a part of Howard’s Wonder Plaza remodeling initiative.
The Potbelly is definitely closed and I think you’ve shared Negril’s moving plans already!”
STAY TUNED for more on the redevelopment coming.
2601 Sherman Avenue, NW
Readers write:
“ABCA (Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration) closed Cap & Stem. Woah! Any info on what’s happening here?” (more…)
Harvard and Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Noah for sending late Saturday night/early Sunday morning:
“this mornings edition of somebody driving with a little extra pizazz”
Thanks to Flora for sending the sad news about Negril.
Oof, but “with hope of relocation coming soon.” (more…)
2328 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending the McDonald’s news and all these photos: (more…)
715 Euclid Street, NW previously home to WingHouse, Chef Skip, Maggie’s Kitchen and Maggie’s Hotdogs
Ed. Note: Buna coffeehouse opened at Georgia and Webster (formerly the Uneeda market) back in 2019.
Thanks to Carolina for the heads up: “BUNA has opened their second location.” (more…)
3000 Georgia Ave, NW between Irving and Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Over the last couple of years Bruce Monroe park has become a pole of attraction for drugs and crime. Last year, the play area was vandalized. This year, the fence has been taken down already twice, presumably to obtain access after hours (see picture above). There is always a lot of trash scattered on the ground. It is not unusual to see people using drugs, and a few months ago someone died of overdose.
The situation, already regrettable, (more…)
715 Euclid Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking my dog tonight and saw a new spot is opening next month on Euclid Street in Pleasant Plains (formerly the location of Shad’s One Stop). (more…)
photo by wizzyliz
Thanks to ANC rep Josh Jacobson for sharing the update:
“I learned Wednesday night that DC Health updated their guidance and said that the pool could not support any diving board that meets the health code :(“