Update: “Dear PoPville,
My wife and I ate at El Presidente tonight (fantastic) and parked in the Batley/La Cosecha garage (1270 4th St NE), which I believe is the garage referenced. It still offers three hours of free parking.
We entered at 7:35 p.m. and left at 8:41 p.m., and were not charged when we scanned our ticket on exit.” (more…)
1262 5th Street, NE
‘Tis the season and this spot looks pretty sweet!
Almost missed this. ALMOST. Thanks to Eric for sending the shots of Saint Helens Leatherworks: (more…)
300 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending last night:
“Per a security guard, a man on the sixth floor was murdered. Per the police outside the building, they are looking for 4/5 teens who fled. I was told by the guard he was shot in the head.”
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Northeast.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, at approximately 8:08 p.m., (more…)
photo by Sophie Mac
From an email:
“Room Service: Holiday Edition
December 5–7 & 12–14 • 1345 4th Street NE
Room Service, the popular design showcase in the former motel on 4th St. NE, re-opens for the holidays bigger, brighter and more festive than ever! Spread across two weekends; this edition brings back DC’s designers and creatives with an expanded retail offerings, seasonal pop-ups and plenty of ways to celebrate the season. (more…)
1276 5th Street, NE
Thanks to B. for sending:
“Walked by Lunas de Buenos Aires, the Argentinian snack place / games cafe last night and it looks like it has suddenly closed. (more…)
Thanks to Ori for sharing:
“In Union Market right by the old Motel 6. MD plates, of course.
Everyone seems ok and the cops were just milling around after 3 firetrucks and ambulances left the scene.”
Questions remain… Questions remain.
photo by Rey Lopez
RIP Rappahannock Oyster Bar but this finally takes the sting out a bit!
Check out Cowbell Seafood & Oyster‘s menu here.
From an email:
“Cowbell Seafood & Oyster (Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, 202-204-2559), a new restaurant where tide-to-table seafood meets backcountry character in the heart of Union Market, DC, opens this Thursday, October 23rd. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Newly poured sidewalk scape outside of Salt and Sundry in Union Market (less than 3 days old) is loudly torn up at 1am by Washington Gas. (more…)
Times flies cont. Fun news from Songbyrd:
“we just announced the Songbyrd 10 Year Anniversary Block Party at Union Market on 10/12 during Race The District Weekend!! This is going to be FREE and open to the public on a closed 5th Street NE (more…)
1323 4th Street, NE
“STATION DC membership gives you access to our space, tools, resources, and influential networks, empowering you to drive innovation, shape the future, and help America lead in the industries that matter most.”
Thanks to Jodi for sending: Station DC “Members Club focused on tech innovation, etc opening next to Pastis in Union Market” (more…)