Thanks to G. for sending the post Grand Prix update from the National Mall.
Clearly this is the fault of_______
signs of the times
Spotted in Cleveland Park: (more…)
201 M Street, NE
Thanks to Connor for sending:
“The La Colombe inside REI in NoMa has been closed for over a week. There’s this sign in the window.” (more…)
1224 H Street, NE
“Jerk at Nite delivers bold, authentic Jamaican flavors with signature jerk dishes, rich spices, and a vibrant late-night vibe, perfect for a memorable Caribbean dining experience.”
Thanks to G. for sending from the old Sticky Rice space on H Street, NE: (more…)
1460 P Street, NW previously home to a Planta Cocina, briefly, Phillips Seafood and Steak, Tortilla Coast, obviously, and a McCormick Paint store
Ed. Note: One is also coming to Navy Yard.
Thanks to Emily for sending the new coming soon signage for the KNEADS “Artisan Bakeshop & Cafe Opening Soon” in Logan Circle.
Thanks also to other readers for sending too: (more…)
Ed. Note: About that Chinese President Xi Jinping visit.
“Dear PoPville,
These were taken only 10 minutes ago fences around the Waldorf Astoria… 3 block cordon between 9th and 12th streets. No cars. No pedestrian traffic and a checkpoint on 10th.
Chinese flags prominently displayed inside. FREEDOM!”See lots more photos below: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if others are seeing vehicles of all sorts with these task force printouts on the dash, parked anywhere they want, including blocking a fire hydrant on Virginia Ave NW.” (more…)
photo by John Sonderman
Ed. Note: For those not familiar, Merriam Webster defines the mall as:
“a: an urban shopping area featuring a variety of shops surrounding a usually open-air concourse reserved for pedestrian traffic
b: a usually large suburban building or group of buildings containing various shops with associated passageways”
From a press release:
“Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery Announces New Parental Guidance Policy Effective September 28, 2026
What:
Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery announced today the implementation of a new Parental Guidance Policy designed to ensure a comfortable, safe, and family-friendly environment for all shoppers, dining guests, and community members. Beginning Monday, September 28, 2026, all visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or supervising adult age 21 or older after 3:00 PM daily. (more…)
“Friday evening, 13th Street, SE”
Thanks to Brian for sending:
“Between Potomac and Pennsylvania – luckily everyone walked away, but I have no idea how fast the Lexus had to have been going to push the mail van off the road and into a tree.”
Yikes.