
1840 7th Street, NW
From an email:
“SWEAT DC is officially opening the doors to its brand new Shaw location — the 6th location — marking an exciting milestone for the growing community.
This is more than just a new gym opening. It represents (more…)

1840 7th Street, NW
From an email:
“SWEAT DC is officially opening the doors to its brand new Shaw location — the 6th location — marking an exciting milestone for the growing community.
This is more than just a new gym opening. It represents (more…)

Photo by Eric P.
Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. People are shocked by this EVERY YEAR. Road closures are a pain but this is a historic GREAT event.
Thanks to Katia for sending: “United House of Prayer Parade For All People is. this weekend!!! (BEST day of the year in DC)”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the United House of Prayer Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)

900 block of W Street, NW just off Florida Ave
Thanks to Joy for sending the Chipotle coming soon signage: “A chipotle is opening up next to Unido in Shaw.”
Scuttlebutt confirmed! Stay tuned for an opening date.

Thanks to Dave for sending: “Blagden Alley: looks like a new door installed, hopefully they restore the E : )”
STAY TUNED.

1630 7th Street, NW photo by Mr.TinMD
I cannot tell you how old this makes me feel, having chronicled the construction/opening of this building back in 2010…
From the DC Public Library:
“The Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library will be closed for renovation starting Monday, May 18. The last day of service will be Sunday, May 17. (more…)

“The DC location address is: 1101 Rhode Island Ave, NW”
From a press release:
“Puppies and Pilates, a premium, instructor-led fitness concept that pairs a full Pilates workout with the uplifting presence of puppies, will officially launch on April 11, 2026 across select locations in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, West Springfield, VA, and Annapolis, MD. (more…)

2108 8th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Mélange, Chef Elias Taddesse’s celebrated restaurant in Shaw, today announced a new partnership with Lou Bernard, Beverage Director of Michelin-starred Mita, to lead and reimagine the restaurant’s bar and service program. The collaboration marks a bold new chapter for Mélange, uniting culinary identity with a dynamic, culture-forward beverage experience.
For Bernard, the partnership is as much a homecoming as it is a new endeavor. The Mélange space was formerly home to Roy Boys, where Bernard helped open the concept in 2019 and went on to lead operations through more than four years of growth and evolution. (more…)

1620 7th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending the scoop on the new Thai restaurant coming to Shaw – Rhode Zaap Thai (just of Rhode Island up the block from Dacha and Laotian restaurant Baan Mae.) (more…)

7th and Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Tough morning in Shaw –
Metro driver told me that a car ran a red light and collided with another and the driver swerved to avoid and ran into ambar. Driver is injured and at the hospital along with a passenger who went through a window… horrible. Thank god it was 7 am or there would be a lot of dead or gravely injured people.”

photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported starting at 7:23am: (more…)

1314 9th Street, NW rear
Sundevich opened up here in Shaw back in 2011.
Thanks to Kristin for sending this super sad sight yesterday:
“Last Christmas tree on the last day of Sundevich Shaw 😞” (more…)