In the midst of death throes the streetcar saga continues.
In May the Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner broke the big news:
“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.“
And now she has an update: “A budget cut means the D.C. Streetcar is shutting down in March instead of July 2027” (more…)
410 7th Street, NW previously home to Hill Country
“PubKey Bar and Media Haus is a gathering place and watering hole for people who care about sound money, technology and ideas, where conversations flow as easily as the drinks. PubKey (410 7th St. NW) will open in Fall 2025 as a true “embassy” for bitcoin located in the heart of the nation’s capital. (more…)
Florida/U and 9th Street, NW
Karaoke (and more, Korean Fried Chicken!!) cometh…
“Echo Box Karaoke and Bar currently has a location in Dupont Circle, “this will be an expansion site.”
From Willard Retail: (more…)
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What a roller coaster.
Scroll down here for the road closures.
Update from Army Ten Miler:
“The 41st Annual Army Ten-Miler Race Date will be held on October 12, 2025, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Taking place on an early October Sunday morning, thousands of runners travel from around the world to visit Washington, D.C. to win the top spot in the Army’s Race!”
Reactions were, uh, mixed: (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“I just wanted to call out whatever hero put this potted tree in the Shaw Metro station. It almost cancels out how hard the guard troops harsh the vibe in the station.”
hahaha, awesome!
There will be food, beer, live music, and good company! You can purchase raffle tickets at the event or online by visiting our raffle page! You don’t have to be present to win!
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501 I Street, SW
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the site long in limbo, 501 I St SW, is finally seeing signs of activity. I noticed some heavy machinery, upturned soil, and a work crew there this week. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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800 block of Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to J. for sending: “Aesop in Shaw is closing this October 27th.” (more…)
Thanks to Nora for sending the latest from the Q Street Barbies. Who can explain it? (more…)
photo by Elvert Barnes
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“Dear PoPville,
We sat next to each other at the Lincoln Theater for the Hermanos Gutiérrez concert on September 25th. (more…)