U Street

“Birth Control Way”, New Mural by Rose Jaffe on U Street courtesy of National Women’s Law Center

By Prince Of Petworth


909 U Street, NW

Thanks to Gillian for the heads up:

“Complete with three-foot-tall IUDs, a mural tribute to birth control at the corner of U and 9th NW courtesy of National Women’s Law Center”

From the National Women’s Law Center:

“Birth Control Way is an incredible new mural by DC-based visual artist Rose Jaffe, commissioned by the National Women’s Law Center and located in the heart of Washington D.C.’s U Street Corridor – which was once the heart of Black culture in this country and a vibrant part of D.C.’s artist and entertainment community. (more…)

“our last 2020 dinner service will be this Saturday, October 31st, as we prepare to close for the winter”

By Prince Of Petworth


808 V Street, NW

Ed. Note: This follows yesterday’s news about nearby neighbor, Declaration “temporarily pausing operations.”

This is a stinger. Last week a reader excitedly wrote in “Hazel is open!”. Alas yesterday they posted on their Instagram:

“Friends and neighbors, our last 2020 dinner service will be this Saturday, October 31st, as we prepare to close for the winter. We have truly enjoyed welcoming you back to the patio these past few weeks, and hope to see your familiar faces these next few nights. (more…)

Declaration near the 9:30 Club “temporarily pausing operations.”

By Prince Of Petworth


804 V Street, NW

Thanks to Fisch and Mark for passing on from Declaration:

“We are temporarily pausing operations. We greatly appreciate all the support this neighborhood has provided during this time of crisis.

It is our fullest intention to re-open sometime in the near future. We will be working on menu ideas and how we can better service our community.” (more…)

Do You Believe in Miracles? El Rey edition

By Prince Of Petworth


919 U Street, NW

Thanks to Mark for passing on word from El Rey:

“El Rey fam. Ever since we announced our closing your support and love has been overwhelming

We heard you, which is why we will NOT close on October 31st and will stay open for as long as we can – for you, for our staff, for DC. Thank you and nothing but love #UStreetDC!”

Ed. Note: Back in September we had learned American Ice Company, The Brixton, Echo Park, El Rey, The Gibson, Marvin, and Players Club reportedly will close “for the foreseeable future on Halloween.”

Updates if there are miracles for any of the other Hilton brothers spots mentioned above.

Missed Connection – 14th St. NW USPS

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I saw a really cute guy yesterday (Tuesday, October 13) at around 2:45 pm at the 14th St. NW USPS underneath the Municipal Affairs building. He had a skateboard and a very cute gray and white doggy with him. We exchanged looks and commented on the long line, but I chickened out and left without even asking his dog’s name let alone his own name or number! Please help me find the Sk8er Boy, PoPville!”

Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about passed missed connections, some have been made and when possibly I’ll try to update when/if more are made.

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