U Street

“The African American Civil War Memorial Museum Is Reopening!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Some long awaited U Street Corridor news: After some delays, the African American Civil War Museum is finally reopening in its permanent home in the historic Grimke School, tomorrow Wednesday, September 30th! The final piece of the big redevelopment of the school – it Grimke School building includes the museum, the VIVA School of Dance studio space, and the offices of the buildings’ architects, Torti Gallas + Partners, while the wider project, called the 9 1/2 Initiative, includes a rental apartment building (The Thread) build around the old gymnasium and a condo building (The Fold) at the end of the alley facing U Street. A very exciting time for the neighborhood!”

1925 Vermont Ave, NW

From a press release: (more…)

Parts of 11th Street NW Becoming a One Way Street!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Peter for sending above: “In biking and painting news, 11th St NW north of U St NW actively transforming right now! From 11th and W St NW…. it’s part of the bike lane extension they’ve been working for years.

It’s supposed to be all southbound from Florida to S St. However, it’s a bit of a free for all right now (lots of games if chicken! MD drivers of course)” (more…)

Looks Like 354 Restaurant in the old Alero space on U Street already closed?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

1301 U Street, NW

“Welcome to 354 Restaurant!
Asian Fusion Restaurant located in U Street, Washington D.C.”

Ed. Note: 354 Restaurant’s Social Media hasn’t been updated since June 24th.

We spoke about this with our Patreon community on September 2nd. If you are interested in learning things soonest and/or are in interested in ensuring PoPville sticks around for the next ten years, please consider joining our community of supporters. Thank you.

“Dear PoPville,

Was wondering if you’d heard anything about the status of 354 Restaurant in the old Alero space on U Street which you wrote about back in June, Google indicates they’re still open but their status on Uber Eats says currently unavailable and it’s been dark/empty/unoccupied the last several times I walked by. (more…)

Speaking of Christmas in September, There’s a New Five Dollar Bar on U Street Called ‘Five Dollar Bar’

By Prince Of Petworth

1359 U Street, NW

Ed. Note: Now, there are those who will remember Patty Boom Boom and what once was weep. This is completely understandable. There will also be those unfamiliar with what once was and since nothing stays the same anyway, I say we might as well drink. And drink cheaply at that. Having said that, God bless it, please be safe and pace yourselves…

“Five Dollar Bar
14th and U St | $5 Drinks | $5 Shots | Thursday to Sunday from 8pm to 2am | We just want your $5 | We don’t offer premium drinks or beers | 1359 U St”

hahaha amazing. Check out the menu: (more…)

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