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Check out some renderings for Woodley Park’s Wardman Park!! (the former Marriott Wardman)

Published June 13, 2025 at 1:25PM

Renderings are courtesy Wardman Park

From a press release:

“Carmel Partners announced today the start of pre-leasing for Aerie, the first residential tower to open at Wardman Park, a reimagined, 9.5-acre landmark property now home to a resort-style residential oasis.

Set atop one of the city’s highest elevations in Woodley Park, Wardman Park is defined by its lush green spaces, panoramic city views and direct access to Rock Creek Park, and is home to two distinctive and adjoining residential towers: Aerie and Zephyr. Aerie, the first tower to deliver, promises residents refined interiors, including spacious three-bedroom residences well-suited for families, unparalleled views of the city’s landmarks and high-end amenities within a serene, park-like setting. (more…)

Almost Time for Yours Cafe and Tavern 18!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 6, 2025 at 8:25AM

2619 Connecticut Ave, NW

We got some new coming soon signage for Yours Cafe coming to the old Maddy’s Pizza spot. And next door: (more…)

#openings

There is a story here…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 27, 2025 at 12:30PM

“No Loitering.”

I can’t find it in the archives but I believe we posted a note here (not spray painted but written on a cone) saying just let the people be…

From Connecticut Ave across from the Zoo.

“Jersey Mike’s coming to McPherson Square” and The One across from the Zoo still Coming Too!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 14, 2025 at 8:25AM

Thanks to Kyle for sending:

“FYI – New Jersey Mikes is coming to McPherson Square metro. Opening June 2025.”

Stay tuned!

And for those wondering about the planned Woodley Park location, I’m told: (more…)

Looking for an update: “A dark gold, mixed breed dog around 50 lbs broke loose from its owner, darted into the street, got hit by a car”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 8, 2025 at 10:00AM

“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing to see if there was a resolution to an incident I saw this morning near Woodley Park on Calvert St. A dark gold, mixed breed dog around 50 lbs broke loose from its owner, darted into the street, got hit by a car, and then sprinted toward Connecticut Ave. (more…)

Next Up on the Roller Coaster That Is 2604 Connecticut Ave – DC BITES

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 7, 2025 at 9:30AM

2604 Connecticut Ave, NW

What a ride, what a ride. Last we check in November this space was supposed to become Connect Cafe but that never happened. Before Connect Cafe this space was home to Hum Yummy which was previously home to Moon Sports Bar which was also, briefly, home to Taco City. Prior to Taco City the space was also, briefly, home to the Gourmand Grill. Prior to the Gourmand Grill the space was the longtime home to the original Mr. Chen’s space. (more…)

#openings

Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza Signage Up Across from the Zoo – A peek inside reveals

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 29, 2025 at 8:25AM

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Bruce for the update:

“Good news. Signage is up, across from the Zoo in Cleveland/ Woodley Park, for a new Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza. There is no indication of an opening date.”

A peek inside reveal it’s still got a LONG road to go: (more…)

“Fake Verizon Scammer? In Apartment Building”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 9, 2025 at 2:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share this incident with a potential scammer posing as a Verizon worker. Monday night in my apartment complex in Woodley Park, a man claiming to be from Verizon was knocking on people’s doors. He claimed that management had let him in after hours. He wore a black polo shirt, but with no indication that he was with Verizon.

Someone called the non-emergency police number. He could not provide police with an ID from Verizon, (more…)