Thanks to Jayson for sending the update around 12:15pm: “Yeah. That’s definitely a sinkhole on Rhode Island Ave and 2nd NW.”
Thanks to Ryan for sending: “Happening this morning at Rhode Island Ave and 2nd NW, water main break?” (more…)
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Bloomingdale
This rental is located at 2nd and Rhode Island Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,750 / 2br – 980ft2 – Newly Renovated Row House First Floor Apartment – 980 sq ft ((Bloomingdale, NW)) (more…)
1828 1st Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Kind of unique — it’s a sandwich shop inside the existing bodega, DC MINI SUPERMARKET Beer & Wine ATM. I got the bacon, egg and cheese (the Harley on their menu, here). It was awesome. (more…)
From an email:
“We’re holding a fundraiser at Showtime (113 Rhode Island Ave, NW) in Bloomingdale on Sunday, June 12th from 5-9pm. 50% of all bar proceeds will go to DC Abortion Fund, and the event will include music, opportunities to volunteer and learn, and an Insta-wall.” (more…)
From an email:
“Whether you call it “the secret park” the “cave park” or the “alley park,” Crispus Attucks Park has served as an oasis for the Bloomingdale community for many years for community events, weddings, picnics, or moments of zen. The Crispus Attucks community is thrilled to bring back our annual Bloomingdale Community Day this Saturday, May 21!
After two years, Community Day is back and we’re thrilled to welcome both old and new friends back to the park for a day of fun to help support this community-run park (named after abolitionist of the same name) on May 21! The largest fundraising event for the park and join neighbors for food, musical acts, local vendors, children’s face painting, and most importantly the annual dog show!
When: May 21, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Crispus Attucks Park (located via the alley between 1st Street and North Capitol and V St and U St, NW)
Here is the schedule of events: (more…)
photo by Lauren Parnell Marino
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what’s going on with the Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market? I haven’t seen any word if they opened as they typically do in May”
The markets & more page still has only 2021 listed and their social media for Bloomingdale hasn’t been updated either. Anyone know what’s up?
Update: OP says they now hear opening should be this Sunday!
North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW
Thanks to Scott for sending: “Mercedes 300CE coupe spotted next to the McMillan site” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know why part of Thomas Street in Bloomingdale has been closed for the past few weeks? I assumed it was from the water project construction on RI, but apparently it’s “not safe” to even walk on.”
1625 First Street, NW at Florida Ave
Good news from Glassey:
“THURSDAY APRIL 21st WE WILL BE BACK OPEN & CELEBRATING OUR 2ND ANNIVERSARY!!! (more…)
101 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Hannah and Nick for sending updates on old Window’s Cafe space in Bloomingdale:
“The first sign reads “Turkish Coffee House and Restaurant”. The second sign reads “Eleven Zero Seven – Coffee – Smoke – Grocery”. Potentially a lot more going on than expected.” (more…)