2475 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
It appears that Dlight Cafe only closed temporarily (ed. note: Unclear if this is from the new owners, or new, new owners) and is reopening in the near future. They are fully redecorating and renovating the space. (more…)
1201 K Street, NW at the Eaton Hotel
ICYMI: On January 22nd we broke the news that Michele’s had been “Seized” and Padlocked at the Eaton Hotel.
And on January 26th that “Gravitas seized too”.
There was a time Baker’s Daughter had locations in Ivy City, Georgetown and Chinatown.
Thanks to Paulina for sending the latest from the Eaton Hotel: “Baker’s Daughter, the coffee shop’s location, at the Eaton hotel has been closed all week…” (more…)
Thanks to Linda for sending from Friendship Heights.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
From the White Squirrel Institute(!!?!!):
“What is a white squirrel? (more…)
Part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group family, Cordelia Fishbar is a seafood-forward restaurant in the heart of Union Market—known for its exceptional raw bar, freshly shucked oysters from both coasts, and a menu that ranges from bright crudo and shellfish towers to whole grilled branzino and squid ink linguine frutti di mare. Here’s what’s happening this week:
🦪 Half-Price Oysters Every Tuesday, 4PM to Close All night, every Tuesday. Half-price raw oysters—freshly shucked and responsibly sourced. Cordelia is proud to be part of the Oyster Recovery Partnership‘s Oyster Shell Recycling Alliance, returning every shell to the Chesapeake Bay to support new oyster growth.
🍹 Happy Hour: Tue–Fri 4–6PM & Tue–Sun 9PM to Close Two happy hours mean plenty of opportunity to enjoy $9 martinis, $9 select wines and cocktails, $5 Miller High Life, and half-price raw oysters and shellfish towers. A perfect way to wind down after work or ease into a great evening. Walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
🎵 Live Music every Thursday at 7:30PM Let the weekend start early! Settle in, order something delicious, and enjoy an evening of live music. No cover charge, just show up and enjoy.
🥂 Bottomless Brunch Every Saturday & Sunday, 11AM–4PM $33 per person for bottomless tiki cocktails, mimosas, and bloody marys. Gather your favorite people and stay for awhile because weekends were made for this.
Make a reservation or explore the full menu at cordeliadc.com.
📍 Cordelia Fishbar | 550 Morse St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 | Union Market District
1285 4th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Somewhere®️ in Union Market appears to have closed sometime in the last week. Navy Yard store (1239 1st Street, SE) is still going strong.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
photo by Callan Swenson
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Join DC Road Runners for the Run Better, Run Smarter Workshop at Balance Gym in Buzzard’s Point. The workshop is a comprehensive hands‑on (feet-on?) training experience designed for runners of all levels—from first‑timers to seasoned athletes preparing for fall races like the Army Ten-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, and National Capital 20 Miler.
This workshop brings together industry experts, in coaching, strength training and HYROX, mobility and injury prevention, sports nutrition, and heart health.
“‘Zoo Loop’ in Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park includes a ½ mile section of recreational trail known as the ‘Zoo Loop’. This paved pathway extends along the edge of the Zoo property.
The loop is open during Zoo hours but closes one hour before the Zoo closes.
The loop may be closed without advance notice in the event of an emergency, inclement weather or as determined by Zoo management.”
Thanks to Alisa for sending the good news about the zoo loop clearing: (more…)
From DC Water:
“February 11, 2026
Our Shared Commitment to the Potomac River
To our neighbors, community partners, and everyone who cares deeply about the Potomac River,
I want to begin by acknowledging what so many residents, environmental advocates, and river users have expressed in recent weeks: the sewer break on January 19, 2026, was deeply troubling. The Potomac River is a shared natural treasure, and any event that threatens its health understandably causes concern, frustration, and a sense of loss. Those feelings are not only valid – but they are also shared by all of us at DC Water.
I want to explain how this incident unfolded and the actions we have taken to mitigate its impacts and move forward. On the evening of Monday, January 19, 2026, security cameras detected unusual activity near one of our odor control facilities along the Clara Barton Parkway. That alert led our teams to discover a collapse in a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line, which resulted in an uncontrolled overflow of wastewater into the Potomac River. From that moment forward, (more…)
photo by Ryan Maxwell
Ed. Note: There is no announcement about a temporary closure on the Crumbs and Whiskers website (or socials), having said that,
Thanks to all who passed on from Crumbs & Whiskers Workers United: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on the investigation into a homicide that occurred Wednesday in the Glover Park neighborhood.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., Second District officers responded to the report of a shooting in front of an apartment complex in the 4100 block of W Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female and a 10-year-old juvenile female suffering from gunshot wounds. A second child, a juvenile male, was located on scene uninjured. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving measures failed, the woman was pronounced dead. The injured juvenile female was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The deceased victim has been identified as 34-year-old Rayven Amuan Edwards of Northwest. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is what the Marion Barry Environmental Design Award–winning planters/barricades at New York Ave and N Street NW, has turned into now. It’s basically a full-on smorgasbord for the rats of DC. (more…)