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…)
U Street
1811 14th Street, NW
Sad news from Commonwealth:
“With new chapters ahead, after nearly 18 years, our Commonwealth DC store will be closing. From day one, our intention was to create more than a shop. We wanted to build a hub for culture, ideas, and community. What made it special was you. (more…)
1833 14th Street, NW
From Bar Pilar:
“A Día de Muertos Pop-Up at Bar Pilar
From October 3rd to 31st, Bar Pilar transforms into a space of remembrance by day and celebration by night.
By Afternoon: Step into tradition. Marigolds, papel picado, candles, and altars honor loved ones who’ve passed. Guests are invited to bring photos to add to the ofrenda, creating a living tribute.
By Night: (more…)
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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…)
This was taped to the license plate, front and back, of a car on U Street, NW.
Any chance that would work? Seems, uh, unlikely it would.
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1342 U Street, NW
“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails
Authentic Nepali flavors paired with expertly crafted cocktails.
A modern cocktail bar & kitchen bringing bold Himalayan flavors and creative cocktails to U St. Corridor in Washington DC.”
They tell me they will be soft opening in October! (more…)
1604 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Sitting in Baby Shank, Friday night at 10pm. There are two other tables in the whole establishment – seems weird for a bar, especially one that has a late night happy hour. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in Northwest.
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 3:48 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 2000 block of 14th Street, Northwest for the report of a stabbing. (more…)
1835 14th Street, NW
This morning we broke the news about Buffalo Billiards coming back to DC on 14th Street in the old Source Theatre space. Now we got all the details from the owners:
“At a time when many restaurants and nightlife venues are scaling back or closing, one of Washington’s most beloved establishments is making a confident return. Buffalo Billiards, the iconic bar and entertainment venue that served the city for 25 years in Dupont Circle, will reopen in Spring 2026 at 1835 14th Street NW. (more…)