“Dear PoPville,

When 9th Street was restriped/redone a couple of years ago, near the Convention Center at K/New York Avenue the lanes south shifted, creating a parking area for cars/taxis at L Street by the Marriott Marquis. Previously, there was a taxi stand/waiting area at the corner of K Street, but that was eliminated as it was blocking traffic going south and creating a bottleneck. Then, sometime later a new sign was added, putting the taxi stand back, which to no surprise, again created a bottleneck that was, during rush hour blocks long as two lanes needed to merge to one specifically and only because of the location of the taxi stand. I noticed this week those signs were again eliminated and only the no parking sign (pictured) was present, but that cones from the construction across the street were put in place, blocking a lane, plus taxi cabs are parking where this sign is, illegally. Read More

1114 9th Street, NW

Thanks to J. for sending news about Your Only Friend:

“A forthcoming sandwich bar (the unification of a cocktail bar and sandwich shop) envisioned by Paul Taylor and Sherra Kurtz. Read More

This rental is located at 5th and M St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,600 / 350ft2 – Sunny Mt Vernon Square Studio (Mt Vernon Sq, Shaw, Chinatown)
M St NW, Washington, DC, DC 20001

Great studio with an even better location on M Street. 5 minute walk to Metro green/yellow line at Mt. Vernon Sq/Convention Center. The six-unit building is a recently renovated 1890 row house with lots of charm. It has an amazing south-facing bay window that provides ample sunlight.

Nearby Destinations Include:
5 minute walk to Metro green/yellow line at Mt. Vernon Sq/Convention Center
12 minute walk to red line at Gallery Pl/Chinatown
5 minute walk to Safeway
1 block drive to I-395 entrance and New York Ave for quick access
Many local shops, restaurants and bars

Amenities Include:
New stainless steel appliances
In-unit washer/dryer
Central A/C and heating
High-end Italian convertible sofa/Murphy bed
Full-size kitchen, garbage disposal
South-facing bay window for ample light, 5 total windows
2nd floor, street-side

The unit is owner-managed and a great option for a local professional wanting their own space in a desirable neighborhood. Black and white picture is of the house in the 1930s!

Utilities:
Water/sewer/trash included

Available immediately, please email for questions and to set up a time to check it out.”

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Thanks to BF for sending: “The UPS store at 455 Mass Ave NW has closed.” Read More

1010 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Thanks to Miriam for sending the update: “Looks like this place finally opened – 10th and L St NW. Menu looks to be Indian” Read More

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending the update: “The mural is finished. Read More

From MPD:

“On Sunday, September 10, 2023, the Capital Jewish Museum Block Party will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: Read More

Thanks to all who passed on the messages: “Second time this month.”

Yesterday there were bomb threats at the Zoo and Saint Matthews Cathedral.

Update: Read More

924 5th Street, NW

Thanks to EP for sending:

“Back in the day this was “High G Paint Co.” selling Duron paints, but they’ve went out of business long ago and the store has been vacant for over 15 years. It looks like it’s gonna be a Papa Johns based on the new sign that just went up.”

5th and I Street, NW

Thanks to Laetitia and Elizabeth for sending:

From the Mount Vernon Triangle BID:

“Did you happen to notice a woman suspended 11-stories in the air painting the side of 455 Eye Apartments? German muralist Hera has been hard at work all week creating her latest masterpiece in partnership with Street Art for Mankind and the German Embassy. Read More