1731 Connecticut Ave, NW
Word on the street is that City Lights may be moving from Connecticut Ave to Adams Morgan. As far as I can tell no deal has been done yet so this remains strictly in the scuttlebutt phase. As always, (more…)
Adams Morgan
“Dear PoPville,
Flashlights strobing all through my windows and between my two buildings at 18th and Wyoming (Streets, NW) on 2 separate occasions late last night. Any idea what that might have been? It was alarming.”
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18th and Florida Ave, NW
Update from a reader:
“Rakesh was an ICU and Infectious disease doctor. He’s been on the front lines all these past years. He’s been a friend and a colleague since 2017. The medical community is shocked.”
Dr. Rakesh (Rick) Patel via Medstar Washington Hospital Center
From Medstar Washington Hospital Center:
“We are heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Dr. Rakesh (Rick) Patel. He was the victim of a carjacking and a hit-and-run in the District, according to Metropolitan police. Dr. Patel was one of our Medical Intensive Care Unit fellows at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. After completing his Internal Medicine Residency at MedStar Washington, he stayed with us to complete his Infectious Diseases fellowship and was currently training as a Critical Care fellow. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched. Please keep Dr. Patel’s family and peers in your thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle sought in a fatal hit and run resulting that occurred on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the intersection of 18th Street and Florida Avenue, Northwest.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 8:03 pm, suspect entered the victim’s unoccupied vehicle in the 1800 block of Vernon Street, Northwest. The suspect attempted to flee the scene in the vehicle and struck the victim at the listed location. (more…)
2640 16th Street, NW
Thanks to Brent for sending the above from the Embassy of Poland at 8:20pm. Meg wrote us at 7:30pm:
“A woman just drove her car into the gates of the Polish Embassy at 16th and Fuller. Didn’t see it happen but heard a huge boom and saw smoke from my apt. (more…)
2438 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to let you know that the Mokinbird smoked chicken place you wrote about a few weeks ago is open. Really good smoked chicken sandwiches and wings, plus waffle fries (!). Basic menu but delicious. (more…)
2461 18th Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent in:
“Madam’s Organ joins World Central Kitchen in raising funds to feed Ukrainian refugees …
Monday March 7 at Madam’s Organ, beginning at 8pm.
Come out to support a good cause while enjoying a live performance by Ukrainian American blues artist Ted Onulak and his band Exit 10!
Madam’s Organ joins World Central Kitchen in raising funds to feed Ukrainian refugees” (more…)
2465 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Kyle for sending: “Andy’s Pizza is open in admo!! Staff said it’s staying open until at least 2am on weekends, possibly later. So nice to have quality pizza In the neighborhood.”
Ed. Note: On behalf of Duccini’s, how dare you sir? How dare you. (more…)
This rental is located at 1915 Kalorama Road NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,764 / 402ft2 – Great Washington location, perfect Studio 402 sq ft apartment (Washington) (more…)
2465 18th Street, NW
This is the former &pizza spot which opened here back in December 2017. Andy’s Pizza posted their liquor license placard back in December.
Word on the street is that they may open as early as next week. STAY TUNED.
2475 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Seen on Sunday, 2/27, 1 pm – Great to see D-Light Cafe, the cute little Ukrainian owned bakery that was recently set on fire, receiving love from the public, in the aftermath of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian crisis.” (more…)