photo by Samuel Breslow

“Dear PoPville,

URGENT. city center removing front desk position, replacing with amazon lockers. our beloved staff FIRED with one day notice . HAVE YOU HEAR ABOUT IT? they already started construction. they are putting everyone in danger by replacing a front desk with a camera . PLEASE HELP.”

Samuel Breslow reported yesterday: Read More

9th and H Street, NW

Thanks to Peter for sending the latest on Tesla at CityCenter: “Opening in Georgetown” Read More

975 I Street, NW

Thanks to Fred for passing on from WJLA: “Robbers use fire extinguisher in DC Chanel store heist, security guard fires shots”

From MPD Sunday: “MPD is on the scene of a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.

Update: Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy provides an update regarding the discharge of firearm, by a Special Police Officer, during a robbery in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.” Read More

978 I Street, NW

Thanks to TE for sending: Read More

Thanks to Boris for sending last night: “Happening now (1:10AM December 9, 2023) in front of Conrad Hotel, City Center, Downtown DC.” Read More

931 H Street, NW

From Seven Reasons:

“The most notable culinary offering from the new Seven Reasons will be their wait-list only tasting experience, aptly called “SURPRISE,” which takes inspiration from escape rooms. Chef Limardo promises a tasting experience like nothing guests have ever experienced and his most ambitious yet in one of Seven Reasons’s two new private dining rooms – diners might eat their dishes blindfolded or have to solve a puzzle before unlocking their utensils, for example. Reservations for this experience will be released on unannounced dates about a week in advance, and reservations are limited to the first fourteen guests that secure the spots. Read More

931 H Street, NW

Thanks to G. for sending. Seven Reasons website still says:

“Our location on 14th Street is closed, we will be opening in City Center in early December Read More

Thanks to K. for sending from the scene at 11:24am:

“So, the line for the mustard skittles is around the block and they’re making every single person play a bean toss game in order to get a bag, meaning that the line is going nowhere. Tone from the crowd, Read More

From an email:

“French’s announced yet another tangy treat in celebration of National Mustard Day on August 5th: French’s Mustard SKITTLES. And this time, they’re taking the tang on tour with in-person pop-up events in Atlanta, Washington D.C., and New York City.

The ‘Mustard Mobile’, a bright yellow custom-designed vintage bus complete with giant Mustard SKITTLES on top, will be making its way to DC on Wednesday, 8/2! Read More

931 H Street, NW

Yesterday we learned that the highly acclaimed Seven Reasons restaurant on 14th Street “will close its doors by the end of this year.”

I’m now hearing where their new location will likely be – CityCenter! Read More