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…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is the section that runs alongside the 930 Club. It was one way south until recently. Now it’s one way north. But of course some drivers think it’s still one way south…
And caught this driver right after I emailed you: (more…)
1924 8th Street, NW entrance on Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to J. for passing on the official word from Aesop:
“With some of the sweet sorrow befitting such occasions, we write to advise that Aesop Shaw DC will host its final customers on Monday, October 27, 2025.” (more…)
1845 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending the Urban Mart opening news.
There was a time on this block, oh, there was a time…
1440 8th Street, NW
From an email:
“OyOy x Old Westminster: Brine Launch Party
Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:00 PM
Join Oyster Oyster and Maryland’s Old Westminster Winery for one night only at a special event launching the new wine “Brine.”
Old Westminster Winery has just launched Brine — a wine for oysters. Brine is a crisp, Vinho Verde–style blend that is our tribute to the Chesapeake and its oysters, nature’s own delicious tool for restoring the Bay, right in time for wild oyster season starting October 1. (more…)
Florida/U and 9th Street, NW
Karaoke (and more, Korean Fried Chicken!!) cometh…
“Echo Box Karaoke and Bar currently has a location in Dupont Circle, “this will be an expansion site.”
From Willard Retail: (more…)
800 block of Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to J. for sending: “Aesop in Shaw is closing this October 27th.” (more…)
9th and P Street, NW
“Cafè Joy
Coffee shop
☕ Café Joy — The Joy of Coffee
✨ Handcrafted coffee • Fresh-baked pastries • Hearty sandwiches” (more…)
1840 6th Street, NW at Florida Avenue
Thanks to Kelsey for sending: “Just saw the sign is up at Eebee’s where Bistro Bohem used to be!” (more…)
closing notice up in Adams Morgan at 1801 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to all who wrote in:
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to pass on to you that the Starbucks in Adams Morgan is closing as of Sunday. It’s a giant loss for the neighborhood – while it’s true that there’s no shortage of coffee shops in Adams Morgan, the staff that works there is truly fantastic. And worst of all, the partners only learned the news yesterday (and from a customer no less) that the store would be shuttered and their jobs are gone by the end of the week. We asked if they’d be moved to a different location, and they said they weren’t sure – but as the stores at 16th & U and Howard (!) are also both closing, they’re not optimistic. (more…)