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.
Another Tortoise got loose!?! I don’t think Piotr was ever found :(
“Dear Neighbors,
Luigi the Russian Tortoise is Loose in Spring Valley. He was spotted near here (49th St near Upton.) Luigi is young and fast.
We are worried he will fall in gutter or hide under cars.”
Keep your eyes peeled!!
Unrelated but speaking of Luigi had to share this photo I came across in our archives, while checking to see if I had posted this: (more…)
Update to the update: never mind… :(
Thanks to Dave for sending:
“Walked by the large tree in Dupont Circle yesterday that was severely damaged during the wild storm we had on 9/3.
The tree is still alive, and to protect it’s remaining bark, notes and memories are being diverted to an online tribute website – a very professional one at that. “The Old Oak of Dupont” now even has a stylized font and logo!” (more…)
From the H Street NE Main Street:
“Help shape the future of H Street NE!
We’re bringing new light post banners to the Corridor to reflect its energy, and we’re enlisting you – our beloved community – to help us determine which ones rep us best. (more…)
