21st and Massachusetts Ave, NW

A reader reports: “Signal is turned and westbound Massachusetts gets directly conflicting signals every cycle

Ed. Note: OP has already filed a 311 request.

Unrelated but another reader warns Saturday morning: “there is a TON of black ice out on the roads right now, especially around Chevy Chase circle. Just skidded out on Connecticut just north of circle.”



1514 Connecticut Ave, NW

From taim:

“With roots in the Mediterranean, taim is joining DC-area volunteers to bring local and global support to those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake. On Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2023, taim mediterranean kitchen will be working with the Turkish Embassy to collect top-needed supplies at its restaurants in Dupont Circle and College Park, Maryland. In exchange, taim will provide each donor a card immediately redeemable for a free entree. (more…)



1513 17th Street, NW courtesy Duke’s Grocery

From a press release:

“Duke’s Grocery will reach a milestone on September 6, 2023 with the ten-year anniversary of its original location in Dupont Circle (1513 17th St, NW), and a series of celebrations is planned to commemorate a decade of serving the neighbourhood. Months ahead of the festivities, the restaurant will temporarily close for renovations and enhancements to the building on February 13. (more…)



1506 19th Street, NW via FB. Previously home to Sincerely Breakfast (resident of UFC), Triple B Fresh, Butter Chicken Company 4, and others

Thanks to A. for passing on the sad news: “FYI, just opened in Dupont last year.”

From The Underground Food Court:

“PERMANENTLY CLOSING

The Underground Food Court is closing it’s doors :(

We are very sad to share that The Underground Food Court in DuPont Circle has permanently closed its doors. (more…)



2031 Florida Ave, NW

Readers report: “Police outside Georgetown Valet on the corner of Florida and Connecticut looking at another smashed glass door”

“Saw a ton of cops at Georgetown Valet dry cleaners early this morning. Window smashed in.” 

Another smashing or something worse? That’s a lot of police (and US Secret Service) with crime scene for a smashed door. Updates if/when we learn more.


“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing to let you know that there is a vigil for the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey happening tonight at 7PM in Dupont Circle.

Calling all friends and neighbors in the DC area: Join us in Dupont Circle on Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria. (more…)


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