18th and M Street, NW
BIG SHOES to fill here…
Thanks to Kim and Marianne for sending from “18th and M Street, NW… former vapiano spot.”
Sorella’s IG says: “Coming Fall 2026”
Note: Balos opened at 1900 N Street, NW back in 2023: “Greek restaurant inspired by island of Crete opens in Dupont Circle”.
Vapiano closed here back in 2021. RIP Vapiano forever but hopefully this a worthy replacement…
Lots more photos: (more…)
Thanks to Paul and others for passing on from one of the founders of Compass Coffee: (more…)
via google maps
Ed. Note: Alert DC did report an OUC outage at 1:19am last night: “DC 911 is experiencing an intermittent telephone service disruption. If your 911 call does not go through, please text 911. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.”
2:02am Update: “The service issue is resolved. Please call 911 if you are experiencing an emergency.”
“Dear PoPville,
At least 7 shots were fired immediately in a row at/around 13 & shepherd last night. 911, after 5 minutes, still didn’t pick up – if someone was dying they were dead by then. (more…)
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Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
Thanks to Payton for sending this super cool “Fox outside Audi Field, for the most part darting between the rain gardens.”
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.
1342 U Street, NW
“Creative Cocktails. Himalayan Heat.
Opening Soon – Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails
Authentic Nepali flavors paired with expertly crafted cocktails.”
This space was previously home (more…)
Join us for a day filled with celebration, performances, and activations to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
🎉 It’s time! Northeast DC’s favorite Cinco de Mayo celebration returns to Bryant Street Market! 🇲🇽
photo by Adam Fagen
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From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“The following statement is from DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6), as the country marks the five-year anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol to prevent the democratic certification of the 2020 US Presidential Election:
“Five years ago today, Ward 6 neighbors, DC residents, and Americans lived through a traumatic attack that shook this country’s very foundations. A mob, rallied by President Trump, attacked the US Capitol to disrupt Congress’ duty to certify the Presidential election results, assaulting the men and women of DC’s Metropolitan Police Department who were the first to answer the call from the US Capitol Police. During the insurrection, more than 100 law enforcement officers were injured, and President Trump notably refused to activate the National Guard. One US Capitol Police officer died from injuries they sustained, and three responding MPD officers and one US Capitol Police officer died by suicide in the months after. The violence placed thousands more in harm’s way. President Trump then granted more than 1,500 pardons to the insurrectionists at the start of his second term. The President’s message is clear: If you support me, the law does not apply to you. (more…)
Thanks to Becca for sending this happy guy from “the corner of Penn NW and 7th NW. Quite a few folks stopped to see him but he kept munching unbothered.”
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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…)
1610 Columbia Road, NW
Just noticed this sign on the side of the Washington Family Church National Cathedral: (more…)
3201 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Update from a reader: “Leon needs our grace right now, he’s trying really hard to get back on top of his customers’ orders. He was assaulted over the holiday and is having a family emergency. Would we have preferred he put a sign up and let us know how to reach him or when he would be back? Sure. But none of us know what we will be able to handle when something terrible happens and you are the only one running the shop. Leon does good work and he is honest. There are very few cobblers left in the city or anywhere. It’s hard dirty work, and no one is apprenticing anymore. So while we have a few good craftsmen in our city we may need to acknowledge that when something really hard happens in their life, we may not get our shoes on time.”
“Dear PoPville,
Leon’s Shoe Repair in Mt Pleasant is a staple in the neighborhood. He hasn’t been open or there for about a month, (more…)