520 8th Street, SE
Extreme Pizza opened here in the former Orchid/Senarts space back in February 2021.
The liquor license application for Awakening Bar and Grill , Inc. at the yet to be named coming restaurant says: (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin construction of the deckover at Dupont Circle on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as part of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Project, weather permitting.
The new deckover will transform the space above the Connecticut Avenue underpass into a vibrant public plaza designed for strolling, relaxing, outdoor dining, working, and hosting community events. This project will enhance pedestrian connections, create new opportunities for public art and cultural programming, and add green space in one of DC’s most iconic neighborhoods. (more…)
517 H Street, NE previously home to Harvest
Thanks to Leah for sending the good news about Taku: “They officially opened Friday, 9/5 and are serving lunch + dinner!
202 506 5046
They do Carryout as well!”
Check out the menu: (more…)
Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!
Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”
Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).
Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!
2111 Decatur Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Quaker Meeting House on Florida Ave NW rents out their space for events and meetings but hosting 9/11 ‘truthers’ on 9/11? And letting them put up giant signs, including the banner on the fence? (more…)
About those lantern flies…
Oof, the Taft bridge between Woodley Park and Dupont Circle over Rock Creek Park was absolutely filled with them. The photo doesn’t do justice. They packed along over post on the entire bridge. I mean keep squashing but may God have mercy on our souls.
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! 🇲🇽
Thanks to William for sending this super cool shot from a yard in Cleveland Park!
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.
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Update from AlertDC 9:21am: “The District’s Office of Unified Communications reports this morning’s issue with 911 service is resolved. Please call 911 if you have an emergency.”
From AlertDC:
“The OUC is aware that some 911 calls in DC are not being connected to call takers or being dropped upon being answered. If you are unable to get through on 911 please dial 202-265-9100 to be connected to a 911 call taker.”
At 7:41am from the Office of Unified Communications: (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
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A reader reports around 3:35pm: “Any news on what this fire might be?”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 3400 block Benning Rd NE. Large transformer on fire at Pepco plant.”
Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:25pm: “Update Hazmat Box Alarm 3400 Benning Rd NE transformer fire @PepcoConnect facility. An attack on the fire has commenced.”
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update from DC Fire and EMS: (more…)
1723 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Subject says it all. A dozen DEA agents and MPD (one carrying a battering ram) just strolled in to Chocolate City and have the place on lockdown. Interviewing employees and rolled a case in, presumably to collect evidence. (more…)