“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…)
911 V Street, NW
Thanks to Gordon for sending:
“American Foreign Car Service building on V at Florida is up for sale or lease.”
Ed. Note: This building went up for sale back in 2015 to no avail. Updates if anything happens this time around.
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Oh that was a helluva ride.
Thanks to R. for sending: “This sign (below) just went up (Thursday.) 7-11 closing at 14th and Florida. Looks like something else will take its place.” (more…)
13th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Bobby for sending:
“The &pizza next to the u street metro has signs up saying ‘temporarily closed’.” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
On Sunday, Oct 5th, around 12:30ish pm, I was driving up 9th Street and after crossing over U st, a bicyclist veered out of the protected bike path, into the traffic lane and collided right into my front passenger side car door. I have no idea what they were trying to do, and after pulling over to check on them, I am glad they are ok and we exchanged a few words before their rode off. At first the car seemed to be ok (more…)
1602 U Street, NW
Baby Shank opened on U Street in the old Local 16 space in February 2023.
Baby Shank shared yesterday:
Friends, thank you for all the memories, laughter, and support. This is our last weekend, (more…)
1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Joe and for sending from 16/New Hampshire (U St) NW corner at the old Starbucks.
“There was a Compass sign outside the now-closed Starbucks at 16th and U. Have you heard they’re moving in? (more…)
1406 Florida Ave, NW
Miguel asks: “Does PoPville know what’s going on with The Artist Formerly Known as Pica Taco (DC Tacos & Wings) at FL&14? The interior is gutted. Maybe it’s a reno! 🙏🏼” (more…)
15th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Julia for sending:
“8:45am on U Street, what would GW think?”
What an incredible photo. Just absolutely incredible. 1000 words as I often tag these posts. 1000 words. And 1000 thoughts…
photo by Joe Flood
From Franklin Hall:
“🚨 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN SPECIAL 🚨
Wednesday, Oct 1 • Doors open at 2PM
$6 Mixed Drinks • $6 Canned Beers • $6 Furloughed Shooters
PLUS a free food buffet from 4–6PM (more…)