Another Tortoise got loose!?! I don’t think Piotr was ever found :(

“Dear Neighbors,

Luigi the Russian Tortoise is Loose in Spring Valley. He was spotted near here (49th St near Upton.) Luigi is young and fast.

We are worried he will fall in gutter or hide under cars.”

Keep your eyes peeled!!

Unrelated but speaking of Luigi had to share this photo I came across in our archives, while checking to see if I had posted this: (more…)


4850 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news from Cork Spring Valley (4850 Massachusetts Ave, NW):

“After five wonderful years, we’re saying goodbye to Cork Spring Valley. ❤️

We’re incredibly grateful to the Spring Valley community for welcoming us, and to the entire Pizzeria Paradiso team for five years of partnership and friendship. (more…)



4330 48th Street, NW, Superfresh closed in 2011

“Dear PoPville,

Update for Spring Valley(/AU Park). The builder has a link and looks like a MoMs will be going in.”

Modera Lady Bird‘s website says:

“Modera Lady Bird consists of 234 apartment homes along with associated amenities and 18,000 SF of retail space dedicated to Mom’s Organic Market (full service grocer). (more…)


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