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Update. “Happening Monday. No announcement will be made.”
“Dear PoPville,
The latest on the 15th Street bike lanes on the Mall (starting at Constitution going south. Not sure if it will be to and all the way around the Tidal Basin): a volunteer monitor spotted and spoke with a surveyor out on 15th Street and they verbally confirmed they are preparing to remove the bike lane. The removal effort timing is unknown.” (more…)
1500 block of A Street, SE via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying multiple persons of interest in an Endangerment with a Firearm offense that occurred Saturday in Southeast.
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 p.m., multiple suspects entered the rear alley of the 1500 block of A Street, Southeast. The suspects then discharged multiple firearms, causing damage to vehicles and buildings in the area. There were no reported injuries. The suspects then fled the scene in multiple vehicles.
MPD detectives have recovered video from around the location of the offense. Detectives are currently looking to speak to six persons of interest, who can be seen in the photos below. (more…)
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“After the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (COGR) marked up and passed a bill introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) to repeal two D.C. traffic laws, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) highlighted the hypocrisy of Rep. Perry’s five year long quest to end D.C.’s use of the same traffic safety measures his home state uses extensively and vowed to fight to prevent the bill from advancing further.
“Today the Oversight Committee, for the third time this Congress, advanced a paternalistic, undemocratic, and frankly petty bill to overturn two traffic safety laws enacted by D.C.,” Norton said. “The hypocrisy behind this legislation is astounding. The bill’s sponsor represents a district in Pennsylvania, a state that uses automated traffic enforcement extensively to improve roadway safety for its own residents. Yet he has spent years attempting to deny the District the same tool his own constituents benefit from.
“D.C.’s elected officials enacted these measures to protect pedestrians, cyclists and drivers in our city. If D.C. residents disagree with those decisions, they can vote their local leaders out of office. That is how democracy works. What is undemocratic is members of Congress from distant states repeatedly trying to override local D.C. laws.
“Congress should focus on the many pressing challenges facing the nation, not continue this pattern of unnecessary and unjustified interference in the District’s local affairs. I’ll work to stop this bill from advancing further.”
From DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson: (more…)
The Bullpen is becoming DC’s World Cup HQ this summer.
Located at 1201 Half Street SE in the heart of Navy Yard, The Bullpen will feature World Cup matches throughout the tournament alongside Nationals home games to create an all-day destination for soccer fans, baseball fans, and anyone looking for the ultimate game day atmosphere in Washington, DC.
Known for its massive open-air setup, large screen, live music, and high-energy crowd, The Bullpen has long been a go-to destination before and after Nationals games. This summer, the venue is expanding the experience with World Cup programming throughout the season, including extended hours for select match days.
Guests can catch live action while enjoying cold drinks, outdoor seating, food vendors, and one of the city’s most lively sports viewing environments just steps from Nationals Park and minutes from Audi Field.
Whether you’re stopping by before first pitch, staying after the game, or making a full day out of it, The Bullpen offers a central gathering place for fans to watch the tournament and experience the energy of summer in DC.
Free admission, multiple bars, giant screens, and nonstop matchday atmosphere make The Bullpen the go-to destination for World Cup viewing this summer.
Check out The Bullpen’s event calendar for upcoming match schedules, special hours, and featured game day events throughout the tournament.
Bazaar Meat. Photo: Liz Clayman
From an email:
“José Andrés Group announces that Bazaar Meat by José Andrés opens today, Thursday, March 19, in Washington, DC. The globally celebrated steakhouse concept makes its debut in the nation’s capital and ushers in a new chapter of the Bazaar experience.
Opening in the space formerly home to The Bazaar by José Andrés at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, (more…)
1422 L Street, NW previously home to the Post Pub
“Experience the rich flavors of authentic Afghan cuisine in the heart of Washington, D.C.”
In February last we noted that a new Afghan Cuisine restaurant was about to drop at the former Post Pub space.
They opened in June 2025. Anyone take a taste? What’s the good word? What’s the must order?
Check out their menu here.
“Discover Kabuli Pulao: (more…)
18th Street Singers presents Out of Many, One, a concert exploring the complexity, challenges, and possibilities of the American experience through a rich tapestry of choral music. Centered around Randall Thompson’s The Peaceable Kingdom, the program features music that reflects the breadth of the American experience, drawing from spirituals, folk traditions, and choral masterworks alongside contemporary voices redefining the genre today.
In this 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Out of Many, One reflects on the many voices, stories, and identities that shape our nation and invites audiences to imagine a more just, inclusive, and compassionate future.
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls and a Paul Bakery before them.
From an email:
“We’re excited to announce that PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous, but Known®” bagel shop, will open its first Washington D.C. store in Georgetown at 1078 Wisconsin Avenue NW on March 27.
PopUp Bagels has quickly become one of the most talked-about new bagel shops, with recent openings from coast to coast in Atlanta, LA, Nashville, and beyond. We’re so excited to have a presence here in DC with the same HOT, whole bagels and rotating schmears made to Grip, Rip and Dip®. The Georgetown location is the first of 20 locations planned across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, yet to come. (more…)
2100 L Street, NW
Thanks to M. for sending the TBSP update:
“Looks like they’re either about to open or already open. Outdoor seating is set up for this beautiful spring weather ❄️” (more…)
1601 Maryland Ave, NE
Thanks to ANC Commissioner Charquinta McCray for sending us an update on the closing plans for the Safeway at Hechinger Mall:
“what we know so far:
•The pharmacy will close on April 1, (more…)
3107 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C. and M. for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening update in Columbia Heights. (more…)
Thanks to all who sent from Mount Pleasant yesterday (Wednesday): (more…)