1250 U Street, NW
Thanks to jburka for sharing the good news:
“Coming to the old Starbucks space on 13th by the U St Metro station, looks like we’re getting a different coffee shop.”
Thanks to Gordon for sending a closeup: “Looks like something (good) is happening in the old Starbuck’s space at 13th and U.” (more…)
1412 U Street, NW
Thanks to readers for sending more signs of life at the coming Taco Bell Cantina on U Street.
A peek in the window: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I have on a very good source that the Eagle bar is returning on Jan 22nd. My source tells me they will be at 1357 U Street NW.
My guess is it’s different owners than the folks who had the DC Eagle up to 2020 (which was in NE)… looking this up led me down an interesting rabbit hole on the ownership structure and relationship between the Eagle bars in different cities (apparently there is none!)
Anyway, fun news about another gay bar!”
Another spots their IG: (more…)
1100 Block of V Street NW back in November
V. writes: “This is the development that was last reported on in November and should be amplified.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“Update: Structural Collapse – 1100 Block of V Street NW -@dcfireems confirms that one adult male is deceased. Recovery operation will continue. Our heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of the worker.” (more…)
Thanks to Julie for sharing the latest Taco Bell action at the old DC Noodles space on U Street: (more…)
2208 14th Street, NW previously home to Seven Reason
Thanks to J&O for sending: “In the old Seven Reasons space on 14th”
“Elmina is a contemporary Ghanaian restaurant opening in Washington, DC by celebrated Chef and Restauranteur, @chefericadjepong .✨Opening January 2025✨” (more…)
1536 U Street, NW
Ouch: (more…)
913 U Street, NW
OK then turns it out it was just a matter of time after all…
Thanks to all who messaged us about the end of the “All-partisan bar, putting the ‘lit’ in ‘politics’ since 2024!” – Political Pattie’s.
Fox 5 reported last night:
“Political Pattie’s on 9th and U St. was only open 75 days. On Wednesday, they shut down for good.” (more…)
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the launch of the new Greater U Street Performance Parking Zone, which begins December 17, 2024. This initiative, developed in alignment with legislation enacted by the DC Council in the 2023 Budget Support Act (Bill 50-2538), introduces a more streamlined curbside parking experience designed to manage congestion and improve curb availability. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Developers are really trying to ruin this block. Two perfectly good homes are being converted to condos. (more…)
