800 Upshur Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Thank you for sharing information about the fire in Petworth last week. I wanted to pass along the GoFundMe that the community has set-up to help support the employees at Cinder BBQ through this incredibly difficult time. (more…)
rendering of 1815 Connecticut Ave, NW by Post Brothers via MHN
“Dear PoPville,
You posted this last year: “Checking in on Office Building to Housing Conversions”
Looks like there is some big news last week. The developer has to move forward with the project: (more…)
6217 Georgia Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Back in December we broke the news that Georgia Avenue Thrift Store Plans to Close later this Winter (February 21st.)
“Dear PoPville,
To piggy back on the news of Prime Thrift store closing. Family Dollar on the next block is closing.”
“About Your Local Family Dollar (more…)
The Bullpen is becoming DC’s World Cup HQ this summer.
Located at 1201 Half Street SE in the heart of Navy Yard, The Bullpen will feature World Cup matches throughout the tournament alongside Nationals home games to create an all-day destination for soccer fans, baseball fans, and anyone looking for the ultimate game day atmosphere in Washington, DC.
Known for its massive open-air setup, large screen, live music, and high-energy crowd, The Bullpen has long been a go-to destination before and after Nationals games. This summer, the venue is expanding the experience with World Cup programming throughout the season, including extended hours for select match days.
Guests can catch live action while enjoying cold drinks, outdoor seating, food vendors, and one of the city’s most lively sports viewing environments just steps from Nationals Park and minutes from Audi Field.
Whether you’re stopping by before first pitch, staying after the game, or making a full day out of it, The Bullpen offers a central gathering place for fans to watch the tournament and experience the energy of summer in DC.
Free admission, multiple bars, giant screens, and nonstop matchday atmosphere make The Bullpen the go-to destination for World Cup viewing this summer.
Check out The Bullpen’s event calendar for upcoming match schedules, special hours, and featured game day events throughout the tournament.
1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Cordell for sending from the former Café Divan space: “Permanent signage being installed at Otto Mediterranean.”
ICYMI: (more…)
3928 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any news on the abrupt closing of Morazon groceries on 14th NW (at Shepherd I think). We will really miss their hot bar and daily tamales.”
Not sure what happened but their website says permanently closed: (more…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
1111 20th Street, NW
Back in July we learned that “Moxies was coming to 20th Street, NW”. Thanks to Kim for letting us know (and sending photos) that they’ve now opened: (more…)
1427 P Street, NW
Ed. Note: Commissary closed on P Street back in July 2024, “Miami Vibes” still coming and Logan Tavern closed on P Street in October 2025. And of course PLANTA Cocina P Street closed in early September 2025.
Bluemercury opened here in the former Pacers store back in 2015.
Thanks to Chaya and R. for sharing news about Bluemercury closing:
“The Bluemercury on P Street is closing Saturday. The lovely ladies in the store told me that as their packing stuff up” (more…)
1811 14th Street, NW
Looks like Archives DC opened up in the former Commonwealth space at Black Cat back in late December.
Hours currently listed as: (more…)
1604 17th Street, NW via google
Update from from Susan Cole (via Gary):
“The Tabard Inn bought the sculpture “Humanity’s Throne” and it is now installed in front of the Tabard.”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you happen to know what happened to the large Robert Cole sculpture (of a man on a throne) that used to be in front of 1604 17th St NW? I walked by this evening and noticed it was gone.”
I took some photos on Sunday and looks like the old bank is for sale/for lease: (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sending: “I saw this red-shouldered hawk (I think) hanging out at 18th and Park in Mt. Pleasant yesterday. Mt. P is a great neighborhood to raise a raptor family – good nesting sites, near the park, and lots of food walking around in the alleys.”
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.