10 I Street, SW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what they’re doing to the once cap skyline hotel? they’ve started putting construction netting up and have the entire building fenced off.” (more…)
there was a time
1320 H Street, NE
You know the Taylor Charles Steak & Ice space, my goodness these signs of the times are making me dizzy…
Thanks to G. for sending the Hangry Joe’s news from H Street, NE: (more…)
1100 New York Ave, NW
Wowza, what an end of an era coming. Their last day downtown will be August 28th then a new restaurant to be called Le Midi is coming.
Thanks to Michelle for passing on the parting note from Capitol City Brewing: (more…)
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“Premiere performance at the amphitheater on August 4, 1950, NPS / Abbie Rowe”
From the National Park Service:
“Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Conservancy will host a special event to recognize the 75th anniversary of the Carter Barron Amphitheater. Visitors are invited to enjoy music, share memories, and immerse in history at this cherished venue within Rock Creek Park.
When: Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Carter Barron Amphitheater (4850 Colorado Avenue NW, Washington, DC)
The event will (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was checking for any info on the ‘coming soon’ Urban Mart in Shaw and realized that (more…)
Thanks to John for sending the sad photo above of the former Hains Point pool. Not looking good for a LONG time
Oh, there was a time, a lifetime ago (August 7, 2014), but there was a time: (more…)
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4702-4704 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Update: December 13th, a reader reports all is well and no current plans to close. Stay tuned.
This isn’t the first scare we’ve had with a potential Steak ‘n Egg closing in Tenleytown. Thanks to Noa for sending the listing:
Steak n Egg Diner FLYER2 (PDF)
They are currently still open so go get some while you can: (more…)
1539 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
According to folks at The Passenger in Shaw, this weekend was them + Qui Qui’s (“Bringing the Authentic flavors of Puerto Rico to the Nation’s Capital.“) last night because someone bought out the building 😭 the new owners want to turn it into a tavern but nobody has been told anything. We’re devastated 😭”
On google Qui Qui is currently listed as temporarily closed: (more…)
photo by Jennifer
Ann asks:
“Would appreciate hearing from folks about Amtrak on-time performance from DC to NYC and back. How long have delays lasted? Should I take a bus instead?”
Some early responses: (more…)
El Centro opened their Georgtown location at 1218 Wisconsin Ave, NW in the old Third Edition space back in 2013! They closed their Logan Circle location back in 2020.
“Dear PoPville,
El Centro is closing – they already have an auction set up. looking through the pictures I found at least one with El Centro’s logo:
(plus there’s a lot of Day of the Dead skulls, etc.).” (more…)