“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to write to share an experience I had this past Friday evening (of Pride weekend, no less), on 18th St NW around 10pm while walking home. I was crossing 18th Street by the McDonalds when I was approached by a young (low-mid 20s) white guy with floppy brown hair live streaming on his phone. While recording me, (more…)
2001 11th Street, NW at U Street
“ICON DC | 4 Levels | 3 Unique Spaces | Over 12,000 Sq Ft
2001 11th St NW – Washington, DC | Coming Soon 🌈”
ICON sends the above pic to us: “We’re kinda excited for this moment getting the neon working ❤️🔥 We are focused on getting the outside back to looking beautiful again – We will be rehabbing the piano keys so the work again and the saxophone as well.”
Nice!
ICON wrote in late February:
“ICON DC Update
We’re continuing to move through the licensing process while completing decor updates inside the space.
Our goal is to host select pop-up events in March as we wait for our liquor license approval.
ICON DC will open in phases, and hiring will also happen in phases as we build toward full operations. (more…)
2009 14th Street, NW previously home to the Gibson
In March we broke the news about “DC’s non-alcoholic LGBTQ+ bar and cafe” – Spark Social House. Well…they’ve applied for a liquor license now.
And will be closed from Nov 24 – Dec 4. On December 5th hours will be: (more…)
2014 9th Street, NW previously home to Echo Park, Gaslight and Whitlows (briefly before moving up the block) and now Shakers
Thanks to all who shared the news about Shakers closing. They write: (more…)
1520 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I recently opened a small gifts shop on the 1500 block of U ST NW called Queertown (1520 U ST NW, in the previous Big Planet Comics space), which offers merchandise specifically curated for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. In an effort to increase some awareness of the shop, and for a good cause, tomorrow, I’m throwing a fundraiser for Whitman-Walker from 1 to 4 PM. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of the suspect who destroyed property and defaced private property in the District.
On June 2, 2025, at approximately 7:42 p.m., Second District officers responded to the report of destruction of property in the Unit block of Dupont Circle, Northwest. The suspect destroyed rainbow colored cloth that was wrapped around light poles. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arriving. CCN: 25082529
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 7:58 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a disorderly in the 600 block of Maine Avenue, Southwest. The suspect defaced private property with graffiti spraying offensive language. CCN: 25083229
Detectives located video and photos in both offenses and worked to identify the suspect. (more…)
Thanks to Emmanuel and Alex for sending: “@PoPville The fencing around Dupont Circle is coming down this AM. Confirmed by @DCPoliceDept Officer.”
The mayor’s office confirms too!! (more…)
Crisis apparently NOT averted…
Comment from Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Closing Dupont Circle for #WorldPride is an unnecessary affront to DC’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community, for whom the park holds historical significance.I’m disappointed that NPS is moving forward with the closure, despite MPD rescinding its request and my urging NPS to keep it open.”
Thanks to K. and E. for sending: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live half a block from the Parade route. What is happening to Pride?
Every year my wife and I put Pride flags in front of every house that’s on our block. The neighbors like it and it’s become a part of the celebration.
This year passers by seem much more inclined to remove flags and/or simply throw them in the gutter. What is going on?”
Another reader wrote yesterday: (more…)
13th and U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Well major update even though the management company said we could keep them up (won’t make me take them down until after Pride) the church custodian came and tore it all down. Here was the church’s response to taking it down.”
“Good evening tenants, (more…)