photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

I was recently back home cleaning out my childhood bedroom and I happened across some old sports memorabilia including baseballs and baseball cards signed by Hank Aaron and Pete Rose. Are there any legit stores/individuals in the area that appraise, buy, sell, auction these type of items? I appreciate any recommendations!”

4400 Connecticut Ave, NW

Rachel asks last week: “Any intel? They’ve been closed for days and were reeeeally understocked the last time I visited. It’s not looking good.”

Flavor Garden posted on their FB earlier this month: Read More

3115 14th Street, NW

Thanks to C. for sending the latest:

“Opening Day for Tamashaa is Friday the 17th! Got confirmation from one of the construction managers” Read More

“outside Halfsmoke, duck was going in. I humbly submit…Pizza Duck! for entry into the ‘Hawks*** about town’ pantheon”

Thanks to ‘Location Unavailable’ for sharing this beautiful video: Read More

photo by Clif Burns

Multiple reader reports have come in about VIDA’s Chinatown/Gallery Place coming closure:

“Just got some intel from my stylist at Bang and Vida at gallery place. Apparently they will be closing both soon as the stadium will be taking it over fully. They will expand the one up on K St (City Vista) and bang will move as well.” Read More

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, the District’s Department of Human Services (DHS) shared the results of the 2024 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count, the annual census of individuals experiencing homelessness. This year’s count took place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, and showed an overall 14% increase from 2023. Despite this increase, the total count remains 12% lower than the count recorded in 2020, the last PIT conducted before the onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Between 2023 and 2024, homelessness among unaccompanied individuals increased 6%, and is similar to the level recorded in 2020; homelessness among families increased 39%, but remains down 30% from 2020. Read More

3300 M Street, NW

Thanks to R. for sending from Georgetown. The SKIMS is now hiring. Stay tuned for an opening date.

“Dear PoPville,

Somebody seems to have added this sign right as you’re about to walk next to the Aria building at L and Abbey St. NE where two balconies fell and landed on a car. Originally reported on less than a year ago. Read More

600 F Street, NW

Thanks to Eric for sending: “And the old Fuel Pizza in Chinatown, which closed down in 2022 seems to be turning into Kata from Chef Tim Ma.” Read More