“Dear PoPville,
Neptune Room (5405 Georgia Avenue, NW) was only open for weeks before the shutdown, and now they are back (sort of) as a pop up vintage market every weekend in the month of December! Sending them some love as a neighbor.”
From Neptune Room’s IG:
“NEW ALL THIS MONTH AT NEPTUNE ROOM! “POSEIDON’S CHEST” : VINTAGE CLOTHING, RECORDS, ART, GIFTS & MORE! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is the response [see below] I got from my building’s manager when I let her know that I wasn’t touring other units in the building as previously discussed because I didn’t feel safe being in the lobby, hallways, or empty units. All because I rarely see the building’s employees wearing masks correctly and consistently. (more…)
1732 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Lots of folks have passed on the request from Across the Pond:
“The COVID Roller Coaster Continues…
For the past nine months, our goal has been to hang on until next spring. The return of conferences, sports and tourists, along with promising news on vaccines, gave us hope.
But like so many other DC restaurants, we’re a bit worried. Recent spikes have impacted on-premise dining; cold weather is hampering outdoor dining; some of our local customers have temporarily relocated; or in some cases, just aren’t aware that we’re open.
We are lucky, we have very understanding landlords, they want to see us hang on…and that makes us want to keep going. For them, for our customers, for our staff and for us…we’ve given all we’ve had.
So if you’re in any position to help, here are some suggestions: (more…)
1537 7th Street, NW
Ed. Note: The Rona has taken the annual Chai-vy and Cohen-y Hanukkah Bar from us :(
From Ivy and Coney:
“Ivy and Coney Pauses In-House Dining, Continues Pickup and Delivery
Ivy and Coney, DC’s home for tube meat sandwiches and baseball, will be pausing in-house dining for the foreseeable future. We will be serving up dogs and pouring Malort on the deck through this Sunday, December 6th. While the deck is closed, pickup and delivery through DC To-GoGo will continue Thursday to Sunday. So don’t worry, you’ll still be able to get your hot dog and Detroit pizza fix. On top of that, we hope to get a fun market for people to shop online for a variety of local products up and running in time for the holidays (stay tuned!)
No matter what happens, we want to assure folks that Ivy and Coney is not going anywhere. (more…)
1601 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Dave for sending: “Dupont circle near Kramers. This area so quiet now, feels really abandoned.” (more…)
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
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“Dear PoPville,
I never do this, but it’s 2020, so why not? I’m a single straight cis woman in her 30s who loves to bike on the weekends – it’s been the best part of the pandemic for me. On my ride yesterday [Saturday], I came across a cute guy in a blue biking top right before the bike bridge to Bladensburg sitting down on the grass off the trail. My gut reaction was to ask if he was okay (if he needed help with his bike since I carry some tools with me), and he said he was just stopping to watch the crows and thanked me for asking.
I slowed down but didn’t stop and didn’t realize until after the fact that he said something else so …. maybe he was trying to chat? Anyways, I was on a white bike with a blaze orange jacket and a pink mask.
On a side note – do you know of any resources for single adults at high risk for covid complications here in the District? (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know of any neighborhoods in DC that do over the top Christmas lights? I was thinking it could be a fun driving activity.”
2052 West Virginia Avenue, NE. Photo by Atlas Brew Works
From a press release:
“Solar-powered craft brewery, Atlas Brew Works is excited to debut its much-anticipated winter patio just in time for colder weather. Atlas’ Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room has outfitted its patio with firepits and cozy couches so guests can continue to drink their beers comfortably outdoors. Navy Yard residents will have similar views soon as Atlas Half Street Brewery & Tap Room will add electric heaters to its expansive patio in the coming weeks. (more…)
Photo by Jared Stern
Thanks to Jared for sharing:
“Spotted near the new Safeway. The Latin translates to “Wash Your Hands and Keep Your Social Distance.” Not sure why the mascot is an aardvark.”
Ed. Note: It’s a pangolin “which is where covid is thought to have originated.” h/t Quarantine survivor (so far)
Photo by Eric P.
See the full report: Metro-GM-FY2022-Proposed-Budget (PDF)
The Washington Post reported:
“The drastic action is one of several deep cuts Metro officials say they will have to make to survive the next fiscal year as fare revenue forecasts appear bleak and Congress remains unable to reach an agreement on a coronavirus relief package that could include aid to transit agencies.”