page not found screenshot from Lucky Strike DC’s website
Whoa, thanks to Dustin for sending: “Talks swirling that Lucky Strike in Gallery Place (701 7th Street, NW) has reportedly closed for good @PoPville (Their twitter account is gone too)”
Ed. Note: Last week we learned that Fado had also permanently closed in Chinatown. And back in January before the virus we learned that Bar Louie had closed after many years in Gallery Place.
1901 Q Street, NW. Photo by AgnosticPreachersKid via Wikipedia
“Dear PoPville,
Walked by Diego’s in Dupont and there were workmen taking down all of the portraits on the wall. Hopeful they are renovating not closing…?”
Ed. Note: Calls to the shop go unanswered, understandably, but without voicemail. Anyone hear anything? A lot of history here.
“Dear PoPville,
We recently launched a volunteer initiative called “Project Buttercup” in the spirit of spreading cheer to new mothers at COVID-restricted hospitals during the month of May and focused on Mother’s Day. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m starting to think about buying a car in the next few months to help keep me mobile and sane during Covid (respecting all the shelter in place rules). Anyone done that? What about title, tags? And where do I even start to learn more besides BlueBook and my uncle?”
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone having battles to get refunded for canceled flights? im honestly in a desperate for help area, which is why im reaching out. I was supposed to travel to france this month via the airline royal air maroc. they canceled my flights, of course, and according to US and EU law (which the airline is required to abide by bc the flights depart from and arrive into the US and EU) the airline is required to provide a refund. (more…)
courtesy Spotted MP
From a press release:
“Pacers Running and Potomac River Running Store today announced a partnership with popular Switzerland based running shoe brand ON Shoes, in donating 5,000 of their high-performance shoes to front line workers and DC region organizations impacted by pandemic. (more…)
1001 Connecticut Ave, NW at K Street
Thanks to Ken for sending: “Looks like the Starbucks next to the Farragut North metro at Connecticut/17th/K Street NW has permanently closed. Walked by Tuesday evening and saw it papered over.”
On Monday we reported that a Starbucks had closed on M Street in Georgetown but (more…)
Thanks to PB for sending from Navy Yard. And, I too have questions. Nothing is not normal in coronaville.
If you spot a pig being taken for a walk on a leash, please send an email to [email protected] or message us on social media @PoPville.
Well hell. Thanks to Parker for letting us know: “Dunkin Donuts Woodley Park Closed. Looks like all the machinery is stripped out and got confirmation from Naan Wise that it it happened today [Tuesday], not coming back.” (more…)
1539 7th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on from The Passenger:
“Hey guys. Thank you all so much for coming out and supporting us over these last weeks. We regret to announce that we are suspending all business, effective immediately. We hope you and yours stay safe and can’t wait to see you again when we’re able to reopen.”
Melissa writes: “Sad news about The Passenger. I have REALLY loved their $3 growler fills with purchase of food. Now that they are closed, any leads on other cheap growler fills in the area?“