1901 C Street, SE
Thanks to Stacey for sending: “Old Hill East Duffy’s (19th and C SE) will be Barkeepers Bar and Grill and is making progress! (more…)
1901 C Street, SE
Thanks to Stacey for sending: “Old Hill East Duffy’s (19th and C SE) will be Barkeepers Bar and Grill and is making progress! (more…)

Thanks to G. for sending the post Grand Prix update from the National Mall.
Clearly this is the fault of_______

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…)