1409 14th Street, NW
Welcome back to my least favorite series: ‘This once cool spot is becoming a bank’ Vol. 949
Thanks to Greg for sending: “The old “Da Hong Pao” restaurant at 1409 14th St NW has interior construction going on. The permit on the door says for a “bank tenant“. (more…)
3008 Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
For a minute I thought this was real, and then I burst out laughing. For those who may not know, Georgetown has been overrun by too many banks, pretty much destroying its character. Sara’s and its companion location Dent Place Market are great neighbors. (more…)
photo by Clif Burns
“Dear PoPville,
Hoping the PoPulace can help. I have been with Sandy Spring bank for decades but I’m looking for an alternative since the merger with Atlantic Union. Looking fora high yield savings plus checking option. Anyone happy with their small DC bank? Not looking to put my money with Chase, Citi, etc.”
1258 Wisconsin Ave NW previously home to The Gap which closed in late 2021
Thanks to Ian for sending: “Great new use for the old Gap space in Georgetown 🙄”
Signs of the times cont.
“Dear PoPville,
Chase Bank in Cleveland Park has a sign on the front door indicating restricted hours for access to the ATM vestibule – mostly to coincide with bank hours. They are closed Sunday and at night. The vestibule is separated from the rest of the bank by a metal grate. (more…)
4249 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From PNC Bank: “The Friendship branch located at 4249 Wisconsin Avenue, NW will close and be combined into the Spring Valley branch located at 4835 Massachussetts Avenue NW. (more…)
One more closing to report in Dupont thanks to Andrea: (more…)
4302 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
It looks as though something might be going into the space on Conn Avenue/Van Ness beside Potbelly and the Vietnam restaurant. Wonder if anyone knows what might be going there. Thanks.”
If you look in the window you can see a bank set up: (more…)
1934 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Grace for sending word about the Wells Fargo coming closure: (more…)
2 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to D. for passing on the closing note, below, from Truist: (more…)