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Thanks to V and E for sending: (more…)
3146 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Well we knew the Mount Pleasant Streets Market was getting close to opening. Now a reliable tipster tells me: “Streets Market – Mt. Pleasant: Opening this Friday.”
Another reader writes: “The produce is in and a worker said the store opens tomorrow (Friday).” (more…)
Thanks to Jesse for sending from: “the edge of Columbia Heights near Adams Morgan. Can you tell us what type of hawk it is?”
Hmm you guys think Red-tailed or Cooper’s?
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.
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
1400 Irving Street, NW opened here back in 2011.
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any updates on Lou’s in Columbia Heights??
It was completely closed on Saturday afternoon, right before the NFL games were about to start.
I’ve heard from other friends they’ve been closed a lot recently (or perhaps closed permanently?)
It’s one of my favorite bars in the area so hoping it’s only temporary.”
Another reader writes: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Weekend track work: Buses replace trains between Medical Center and Van Ness on Red Line
On Saturday and Sunday, the Red Line will operate in two segments between Shady Grove and Medical Center and between Van Ness and Glenmont due to track maintenance.
Shuttle buses replace trains between Medical Center and Van Ness.
Crews will be replacing a switch in the area. (more…)
Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!
Check out their menu here.
Thanks to Terry for sending us the Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe update: (more…)
Belmont Rd NW and Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Neil for the update around 6pm last night (Wed.):
“PEPCO at Columbia and Belmont where the dog was electrocuted. A worker was use some type of hand monitor on the sidewalk.”
Updates as more is learned.
“Dear PoPville,
Any news on when Dupont Coffee Collective, the spot taking over the Firehook space (1909 Q Street, NW), is expected to open? They have had a note on the door for awhile, but wondering if anyone knows a more specific day or time frame.”
A week ago they shared on their IG:
“We’re waiting on some final approvals—almost there! Thanks for your support as we prepare to open.”
For those not familiar with DCC: (more…)
photo by angela n.
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“View from Metro just leaving DCA at 10:22pm.”
From the FAA:
“A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.” (more…)