Thanks to Kristen for sending this incredible photo from the Van Ness metro around 6:15am this morning.
Is that Venus right above it or just a “regular” star?
Van Ness
Connecticut and Albermarle Street, NW
Thanks to Andrea for the heads up about Shemalis name change to Leez Deli in Van Ness. The workers tell me it’s the same owners, same menu but now with wine: (more…)
Tilden and Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Have you seen Squirrel Park in the past year? A huge tree was blown down in a storm and remains down more than a year later. (more…)
From an email:
“Starting Friday, June 12, Dog Haus Van Ness (4340 Connecticut Avenue NW) is launching weekend breakfast — and to kick it off, we’re giving a free 12oz Haus-brewed coffee with any Bad-Ass Breakfast Burrito, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 11 AM. It’s a few steps from the Van Ness–UDC Metro and runs right through the Saturday UDC Farmers Market window.
A few details: (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from 35th Street between Alton Place and Yuma NW around 4pm: (more…)
International Drive off Van Ness Street, NW
For those unfamiliar with this awesome tidbit of history, see some photos of Netwon’s tree and a wild statue before it was fenced off. It’s located in International Park behind the Chinese Embassy in Van Ness.
The park has had every entrance to it fenced off since at least 2023. Nobody’s ever given a reason why beyond claims of repairs, which apparently are still happening… (more…)
Van Ness and International Place, NW
A few Fridays ago we broke the news as it was happening and I’m still gobsmacked. The razor wire now completely encircles the Chinese Embassy: (more…)
4461 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Science-backed wellness designed to keep you thriving
Hydralive Therapy® delivers powerful hydration, nutrients, and relief — straight to your bloodstream, right when you need it.”
HydralIVe Therapy will open in the space next door to the recently opened Malabar “modern Indian fare” restaurant (in the old Rosedale et al space.) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What’s happened to the pandas on yuma???
I hope they’re just in the shop for repairs!” (more…)
