
14th and Spring Road, NW
Thanks to Pat for sharing: “This is fantastic news. Someone wants to build apartments at 3700 14th NW, the NW corner of the 14/Spring intersection. (more…)

14th and Spring Road, NW
Thanks to Pat for sharing: “This is fantastic news. Someone wants to build apartments at 3700 14th NW, the NW corner of the 14/Spring intersection. (more…)

1359 U Street, NW
Revolt, Merry Christmas Bar, opening November 28th: (more…)

Thanks to Michele for sending these great shots from Georgetown: (more…)

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“With more than 3,400 square feet across four finished levels, this expansive Brightwood rowhouse offers a scale and flexibility rarely found in the neighborhood. The fully finished lower level is a true second unit with its own kitchen, bath, private walkout entrance, and Certificate of Occupancy.”
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1545 New Jersey Ave, NW
Thanks to B. for sending:
“They rebranded the Oasis Lounge on New Jersey & Q St NW to a coffee shop! We stumbled on their grand opening and space is really nice. Definitely needed in this area 🙏🏼” (more…)

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We’ve been monitoring Keren’s reopening status for a LONG TIME so this sign I spotted over the weekend has brought me (and I know many others) a tremendous amount of joy. (more…)

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1601 14th Street, NW
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“Dear PoPville,
On Friday November 21 I was at the Le Diplomate bar after midnight and struck up a conversation with a tall bearded guy named (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
The Woodley Park metro elevator is currently stuck. An EMT confirmed there are people on it. There are two fire trucks and at least one EMT at the bottom and the top peering down the elevator shaft. T that would be terrifying- hoping everyone is ok”
Another reader writes: (more…)

3162 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending above: “Streatery down at Beau Thai in Mt P.”
And thanks to Andy for sending: “More Streateries going, going,… (more…)