photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know of any local neighborhood efforts to support our federal employee neighbors as they go back to the office full time? Are there things that neighbors could help with, for example, dog walking, babysitting, etc., while they adjust to this change?
Sincerely,
A neighbor looking to help”
“Dear PoPville,
Seem to be ICE Raids around DC. Are you aware of this? Here is a spreadsheet of resources.” (more…)
3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to a California Tortilla and a Pizzeria Uno back in the day.
UPDATE: “For the next two weeks, February 6 -9 and 13 -16, 2025, Buffalo & Bergen Cleveland Park is only open each week for four days 7:30 AM – 3:00PM. Starting Monday, February 17, 2025, it will begin servicing the neighborhood 7 days a week.”
Readers report yesterday: “Buffalo & Bergen!!! in Cleveland Park. There are signs of life!!! Door is still locked/closed, but the paper is finally down! 🥯” (more…)
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Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a great one for DC homebuyers. With 315+ open houses scheduled across the District, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what’s on the market—and the good news is that the majority of showings are happening on Saturday, leaving your Sunday free for brunches, flowers, and family celebrations. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
photo by Beau Finley
Thanks to all for passing on this wild story from Eater DC:
“A Wonder spokesperson tells Eater the food halls will open off U Street (1925 14th Street NW), in Cleveland Park (3519 Connecticut Avenue NW), and in the West End in what’s currently Eat Brgz (1200 New Hampshire Avenue NW), on track to close soon. Wonder’s D.C. expansion tear will continue from there, with plans to double its store count in the future.”
From Wonder’s website:
“We partner with award-winning chefs and restaurants (more…)
701 Kennedy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Poplar is open at 701 Kennedy St. NW in Brightwood Park. It’s so good to have an intimate and classy place like this in the neighborhood! (more…)
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
Thanks to Jonnel for sending this awesome shot of a: “Bald Eagle making his presence known in Columbia Heights.”
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.
photo courtesy Joy Asico // Barry’s
From a press release:
“Barry’s, the original high-energy cardio and strength interval training workout studio, is set to open its third D.C. area location at The Yards, joining its other studios in Arlington and DuPont Circle. The newest location in the historic waterfront neighborhood will be at the Boilermaker Shops at 300 Tingey St. SE, Ste 120, and is scheduled to open on February 1. (more…)
2479 18th Street, NW
Back in 2021 it looked like Akira was becoming NISHIKI but that never happened so who knows…
Akira Ramen opened here in the former North Sea space, at the end of 2019.
The new liquor license placard for C & M Ramen says: (more…)
1440 8th Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “Oyster oyster and the gelato shop across from giant got hit last night. On 8th st nw in Shaw.” (more…)
910 F Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending:
“Some signage goes up for Dead Rabbit cocktail bar and denotes progress at formerly Pi Pizzeria, 910 F St NW.” (more…)