Union Station

“I want to tell you about a near death experience I had while riding one of those electronic scooters.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Carl

“Dear PoPville,

I want to tell you about a near death experience I had while riding one of those electronic scooters.

I was riding up 14th in the bike lane with a green light ahead. As I was passing by Girard St, a mid sized car traveling the opposite direction came barreling down 14th St and without stopping took a left on Girard cutting me off. Just a second from a direct impact, I jumped off the scooter and fell to the ground, narrowly missing what could have been a fatal encounter. I’m scuffed up but the situation has me pretty shaken up.

Wondering if any your readers have had similar terrifying situations on these scooters? My hunch is that the driver never saw me due to the lack of light/size of me on a scooter vs the size of a bike.

Would you ride a scooter again if you were me? (more…)

The Ministry Coffee and Wine Bar Opens Soon Near Union Station

By Prince Of Petworth


601 New Jersey Ave, NW. Photo by Jae Daniel

Thanks to Jae for sending the update that Ministry had a private event and “opens next week.” Ed. Note: Not sure if that means later this week or next week. At any rate it’s soon! Their website lists staff positions open and says:

“At The Ministry, we love all things coffee, food, and wine.

It is the heart and soul of what we do. Coffee is our energy, food is our motivator, and wine is our joy. We believe in basking in the moments that are meant to be unrushed. We seek to provide an inviting space that encourages conversations, engagement, and community. (more…)

Blue Bottle Opens in Union Station Saturday, Grand Opening Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


Rendering courtesy The Lawrence Group

From Blue Bottle:

“The Grand Opening of Blue Bottle’s Union Station cafe is Sunday, May 27. On Saturday, May 26, the cafe will host a Community Day, where the public is invited to enjoy a coffee, on the house. Food and merchandise will also be available for purchase, and all sales will go to the cafe’s community partner, charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. (more…)

Are Taxis “blocking the passage of private car/Uber in front of the Union Station”?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Recently, I have noticed that some DC taxi drivers have adopted the practice of blocking the passage of private car/Uber in front of the Union Station. They simply park and leave their cars, causing unnecessary traffic jam. The other night (04 May), several taxis we parked without any drivers, obstructing the path and leaving only one lane for passage.

It seems that the problem became a practice.”

Anyone else noticing this?

Warby Parker opening 3rd D.C. Location in Union Station Next Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


the old Nine West space on the first floor

First the Carpe Librum used book store opens and soon a spot to buy glasses to read those books when your eyes go to pot!

From a press release:

“Location: Warby Parker Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Space M112

Grand Opening: Friday, May 11, 2018

Store Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am -7:00pm; Sat 10:00am -7:00pm; Sun 12pm – 5pm

Store Details:

  • Union Station marks our third location in the D.C. area, preceded by our Georgetown and Shaw stores, and our sixth in the region, with nearby locations in Virginia and Maryland.

  • Inside the store you’ll find design details that pay homage to some of D.C.s most notable civic spaces, including museums, libraries and monuments. Behind our reference desk lives an original mural from D.C. resident and illustrator, LA Johnson.

  • To celebrate our new home, we’ll have a pair of Union Station-exclusive sunglasses: Topper In Crystal with Flash Mirrored Silver Lens (image below).

    (more…)

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