
2041 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just noticed Howard put up fencing around the hospital plaza. (more…)

2041 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just noticed Howard put up fencing around the hospital plaza. (more…)

Thanks to J. for passing on from the National Trust for Historic Preservation:
“The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has opened public comments on the proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House.
Written comments are due March 4 at Noon ET. (more…)

From the Mayor’s Office:
“As the region continues responding to the Potomac Interceptor break, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested federal support through a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration request. In order to make the request, the Mayor first declared a local public emergency. In addition to seeking 100% reimbursement for costs incurred by the District and the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), the Mayor has requested federal support in the following areas: (more…)

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624 T Street, NW
Right Proper Brewing Company opened here back in December 2013. It was, what we call in the business, a GAME CHANGER.
Thanks to all who passed on the big news from Right Proper.
Some big tidbits from their IG video announcement:
Eckington is still coming, not yet but it’s coming “Summer”? Shaw location will be moving to a new “2nd generation restaurants space” somewhere in DC. Big news about who is taking over the space but they won’t say who yet. LOTS to stay tuned for. Goodness.
Any guesses on where the new space will be?
See the full vid: (more…)

212 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
In January 2026 a reader wrote in wondering: “I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2?”
Thanks to Anne for sending the latest: “Acqua al 2 reopening in its former Hill location.” (more…)
Lower Georgia Ave is keeping the spice tradition alive with the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off 🙌
Local businesses will be competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award & other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for family-friendly fun to sample your fill and pick your favorite.

Thanks to E. for sending from the Wharf last night: (more…)

3928 14th Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending the update on Morazan Groceries:
“There’s a new sign up at the Morazan location on 14th Street, NW. Maybe you have a better translation, but it is something like: “Temporarily closed. Will open again soon. Thank you for your patience.” Joy!”
STAY TUNED.

14th and I Street, NW opened here in December 2017
This is getting worse than the Quiznos debacle of 2014/2015…
Thanks to J. and N. for sending the lastest Compass Coffee closure: “Compass 14th and I closed.” (more…)

Thanks to Michael for sharing with us from Adams Morgan.
Martha writes: “Hey PoPville, Does anyone know what’s going on over by the State Department? 23rd St. has been closed down for the last hour – and that’s an important artery, coming into the city.”
I believe this is a convening of Trump’s “Board of Peace meeting.
Yesterday MPD issued the following traffic advisory:
“On Thursday, February 19, 2026, a special event will be hosted at the United States Institute of Peace in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, beginning at 12:01 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)