“UPDATE: MPD’s ERT located two individuals inside the building. They have been detained and detectives are investigating. The were no other individuals located inside the building. No injuries reported.”

Mark sends above around 8:30am: “Big police presence at 8th & Florida. 20+ MPD cars”

From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a barricaded individual in the 900 block of U Street, NW. ERT has been requested to the scene. There are numerous road closures in the area.”

“Update: At approx 8:06 a.m., an MPD officer was flagged down for a potential armed robbery in the area of 8th Street & Florida Avenue, NW. It was reported that two potential suspects ran inside a building in the 2000 block of Georgia Ave and may be barricaded inside.” Read More

“Dear PoPville,

My blue 2022 Gazelle Ultimate C380 Low 46cm Mallard e-bike was stolen from the corner of 7th & Q NW yesterday afternoon while I was having brunch at Ambar Shaw. The thieves used a portable grinder to cut through the lock. I have security camera video of the thief cutting through the lock and a lovely picture of him riding away on it! Read More

600 Florida Avenue NW, photo by Kimberly Kong

A reader asks: “Quattro Osteria permanently closed?”

Unfortunately their IG says permanently closed: Read More

Photo by Andrew Cebulka courtesy The Dabney Cellar

From an email:

“The Dabney Cellar (1222 9th St, NW) is now open on Sunday and Monday from 5pm-11pm featuring 24 seats. Read More

1250 9th Street, NW

Update from a twitter reply: “Walked by yesterday and looked like there was construction/painting going on inside. So I’d expect it’s temporary.”

Another Update: “From a 1/29 email: “Ghostburger is offline this week to add a bit of polish in our dining room. Don’t worry though, while we are hard at work in Shaw, you can still order (Delivery / Pickup) your favorite Burgers, Fries, and Wings from our sister restaurant”

Thanks to A. for sending: “Is Ghostburger Okay? Listed as closed every day on their website! Not accepting online orders either!” Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering what’s the deal with cars being parked this way when the lines are clearly for regular parking? on 9th st around P.”

Ed. Note: This parking is allowed on some streets on Sundays for Church parking.

inside 1537 7th Street, NW underneath Ivy and Coney

Thanks to Ori for sending: “Excellent news. Duccini’s looks like it is ready to open in Shaw. Just waiting on final word from the health department. I’m told the oven can handle hundreds of pizzas in less than a few hours” Read More

“Dear PoPville,

Big crash at 11th and S NW, across from Garrison Elementary. At at 3:27 AM, a green pickup truck with Maryland license plates came barreling down 11th St NW from U Street. It crossed through the intersection at 11th St. and S St NW at high rate of speed, veered into wrong/opposite side of street, Read More

1301 9th Street, NW at N Street

From a press release:

“The Urban Grape, one of the country’s most successful independently-owned wine stores, will open in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 with complimentary tastings featuring diverse beverage makers and brands (see schedule below). Read More

1114 9th Street, NW

Thanks to David for sending: “Don’t know if you saw Your Only Friend coming to 9th between L and M near Baby Wale…”

Your Only Friend’s website says:

“OPENING SO VERY EARLY IN 2024 Read More