“Dear PoPville,
What’s happened to the pandas on yuma???
I hope they’re just in the shop for repairs!” (more…)
From a press release:
“JLL today announced the signing of a new retail lease with EastBanc Inc. at 3001 M Street NW in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, bringing renowned Spanish footwear brand Meermin to the nation’s capital for the first time. The transaction was completed in March 2026, with the high-end shoe store slated to open in Summer/Fall 2026.
Founded in Mallorca, Spain, Meermin has cultivated a global following for (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
821 Upshur Street, NW
“Your new favorite deli & market in Petworth
Artisan Meats, Curated Goods & Quality Vibes”
In the words of my friend Chuck – BOOM! And in the words of District Larder Co.:
“Neighbors and friends, we’re thrilled to share that District Larder Co. is opening on May 4th, 2026! (more…)
Another Golden Arthur
“Dear PoPville,
So, this was a wild ride and a hilarious afternoon forwarding this post to my husband and all our friends with a sense of humor. We live in Dupont Circle and have a Golden named Arthur though (more…)
What if one of the most famously challenging novels ever written became something you could simply enjoy?
You’ll See… does exactly that.
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Thanks to all who tagged and forwarded to us from DC City Wildlife:
“The mayor’s budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 will cut 100% of City Wildlife’s $200,000 funding, greatly impacting the services we provide.
Make your voice heard by testifying at the DC City Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment budget hearing! (more…)
From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit against Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., and its subsidiaries Mid-America Apartments, L.P., and Post 1499 Massachusetts, LLC (collectively, “MAA”), the owners and managers of a large apartment building in Ward 2, for charging junk fees and hiding the true cost of rent from prospective tenants.
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleges that MAA overcharged tenants and violated DC law by assessing a variety of illegal fees, including mandatory monthly fees for basic services that, as a matter of law, are already included in rent, like common area maintenance. In its lawsuit, OAG also details how MAA misled tenants searching for housing by advertising deceptively low “starting at” prices that did not include mandatory fees and were therefore not actually available to anyone.
“The rent you see advertised should be the rent you pay,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “MAA has been nickel-and-diming DC tenants with illegal hidden fees and concealing the true price of leasing their apartments. DC housing is already too expensive, and my office is putting an end to practices that prey on tenants and those looking for clear, reliable information when searching for a place to live.”
MAA is a Tennessee-based real estate investment trust that owns and operates more than 300 rental apartment complexes across 16 states and the District of Columbia. In the District, MAA owns and manages a 269-unit apartment building located at 1499 Massachusetts Avenue NW. (more…)
900 block of W Street, NW just off Florida Ave
“Dear PoPville,
There’s construction happening at 900 W — next to Unido, across from the Whole Foods — with a lot of exhausts being built in. I believe it’s a Chipotle! (more…)
3110 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
I’m still a little staggered from Dos Gringos closing so wanted to share a bit of positive news from Mount Pleasant via the magnificent Martha Dear:
“THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR OUTDOOR SEATING LATELY. WE ARE KEEPING IT. IT IS COSTLY. IT WILL SHRINK IN SIZE. THE PROCESS WAS EVERYTHING BUT EASY.
TO SUPPORT ALL THIS, WE ARE LAUNCHING A CURATED OUTDOOR MARKET EVERY OTHER SATURDAY THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER. MAY 16TH WILL BE OUR FIRST MARKET DAY: 11AM – 2PM. (more…)
1244 5th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending the latest action from Union Market: “Glam Karaoke and Bar! Replacing CDN Washington Restaurant Supply store, which moved around the corner to 409 Morse Street NE!”
The liquor license placard for Glam Karaoke says: (more…)