Truxton Circle - PoPville

Permanent Closure of S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave for S Street NW Revitalization Project has Begun!!

Published March 25, 2025 at 11:00AM

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect a permanent closure of S Street NW between Florida Ave and New Jersey to vehicular traffic beginning March 22, 2025.

S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave – The roadway and parking areas along this segment will be permanently closed to motorists beginning March 22, 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained and promoted, and bike traffic will have designated bike lanes as planned. (more…)

What The – Maman Joon already closed Truxton Circle location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2025 at 11:45AM

1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK

Thanks to Brandon for sharing:

“Maman Joon in Truxton closed. Definitely closed for good – removed all the Maman Joon branding from the building.” (more…)

#closing

Maman Joon reportedly opening new location in Truxton Circle on Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 23, 2024 at 8:25AM | Updated October 23, 2024 at 1:54PM

1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street

Update to the update: Another reader stopped by and they now say opening Friday!

Thanks to Isiah for the Maman Joon update:

“They look like they are giving away some free meals today and have a Wednesday opening date.
Also in a month or so they will offer crossaints and coffee (Arabic espresso) in the morning.” (more…)

#openings

About that Persian Spot coming to the BKK space in Truxton – It’s a Maman Joon!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 18, 2024 at 11:00AM

1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street

Thanks to Isaiah for sending the update. Back in July we shared some scuttlebutt about “BKK in Shaw to become a Persian restaurant”. (more…)

“Truxton Circle: musician mural is gone”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 23, 2024 at 3:15PM

Bates and North Capitol Street, NW

Thanks to Beth for sending: “The 2015 Fresh Cut Barbershop mural at Bates & N Capitol has been painted over as part of building on the corner lot. (See what it used to look like here.)”

Ed. Note: More info on this project here.

The Oasis “Coming Soon” to Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2024 at 10:30AM

1545 New Jersey Ave, NW

Thanks to Matthew for sending: “The Great American Bistro is now apparently the Oasis.”

Another Matt shares: (more…)

#openings

“boarded up. No sign on the building.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2024 at 11:15AM

1545 New Jersey Avenue, NW

Thanks to Matt for sending: “The former Great American Bistro, more recently operating as Visions and Vibez, is boarded up. No sign on the building.”

Stay tuned.

Today’s Rental was chosen for the exposed brick in the bathroom, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 23, 2024 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at Bates St NW near North Capitol St NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

“Anyone know what’s going on with this project?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 20, 2024 at 2:35PM

Bates and North Capitol Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

After a couple months, construction on CycleHouse paused then crews began tearing down cement walls and possibly the foundation. Anyone know what’s going on with this project? Who (allegedly) screwed up?”

Owner of Catania Bakery, Nicole Tramonte, passed away in February

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 8, 2024 at 11:35AM

1404 North Capitol St, NW

Super sad news out of Catania Bakery over the winter. Thanks to Eric for sharing from their FB:

“Sadly, we must let you all know that we lost a great lady on Saturday, February 3rd. Nicole is now with her beloved Tony, and our other family who went before her. We love and miss her more than words can say.”

I had the pleasure of meeting with Nicole back in 2011, and she couldn’t have been kinder. (more…)

#bakery
#RIP