“Dear PoPville,
Any update on plans for the Old Engine Company No. 12 site on North Capitol that caught fire in December, 2023? I live in the neighborhood and haven’t seen any recent activity there other than the occasional construction crew every few months. (more…)
photo by Olaf Zerbock
LOTS of Bloomingdale residents have shared the following concerns/allegations:
“To Whom It May Concern,
We are writing as a united community of residents, homeowners, neighbors, and stakeholders in and around the Reservoir District development—where EYA is actively building and marketing homes—as well as in adjacent neighborhoods who have a long-standing stake in this project.
We are alarmed by the developer’s ongoing efforts to dismantle key promises made to the community—promises that were fundamental to the original mixed-use plan, used to gain community support, and central to EYA’s current marketing strategy to buyers.
The master developer, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners, is seeking zoning changes that would dramatically reduce the amount of retail and public space, undermine the inclusion of a full-service grocery store, and strip away the very elements that made this development viable and desirable in the first place.
Here is what’s happening in Zoning Case No. 13-14E: (more…)
Indigo’s original delicious home remains at 243 K Street, NE in NoMa. Check out their menus here.
Whoa, somehow missed this but Indigo shared an update for their plans to open a 2nd spot at North Cap and Bryant Street, NW a few weeks ago:
“We wanted to provide an update on our plans to expand to Bloomingdale. While we were met with tremendous enthusiasm and support from many, we also encountered some opposition that led us to the difficult decision of withdrawing our application to open Indigo’s second location. (more…)
103 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Eric for sending the good pho news. Check out their menu here.
“Phoxotic
-Premium Halal Beef Bone Stock
-Made With A Ridiculous Amount Of Bones
-24 Hour Bone Extraction
-Vegan Friendly” (more…)
photos by laura carlson
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Update 2 Alarm fire Unit block Seaton Pl. NW. All visible fire extinguished. Opening up and extinguishing hotspots. Extension to adjacent attached home halted. Anticipating several displacements. Still no injuries reported.
Update 2 Alarm fire unit block Seaton Pl. NW. Attacking fire all floors via interior and working to cut off extension via attics. Still fire in attic and roof of original fire building.”
“Aprox 25 units and 120 personnel on scene. 2 more engines & 2 trucks requested. No initial reports of injuries.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
With Mayor Bowser’s twelfth year in office rapidly approaching, I wanted to see how the POPville readers see the “response to their issues” from her Office of Constituent Relations and Services (MOCRS)? And if they, too, have seen a decline in the service that was specifically set up as the “avenue of last resort” to solve our dat-to-day issues
Recently, (well for the last 5 months), my recycling has just stopped being picked up and I have experienced one of the most jaw-dropping runarounds I have ever experienced in my almost 3 decades of living in DC. I will start this with I live on a street where the majority of my neighbors have “alley access” (I do not) meaning my weekly trash and recycling pick-up is in front of my house, it has been missed many times over the years…early on in her terms, a 311 request or call to the DPW helpline did the trick but right around the beginning of this year all avenues to get this issue dealt with seem to have gone “cold”.
Since January, (more…)
“It’s that time of year again, our annual Bloomingdale Community Day is THIS Saturday, May 17 9 am – 3 pm (Rain date May 18)!
It’s the annual fundraiser for the completely community-run Crispus Attucks Park! Come for free kids activities, foods from local restaurants, an adorable dog show, live music, and local vendors!”
2 Florida Ave, NE (Florida and North Capitol Street, NE)
Thanks to C. for sending the update: “Sadly- you were right. Exactly what we don’t need…”
“Doobie Depot at 2 Florida Ave NE is coming to the old Supreme BBQ-Auntea Boba space.”
From Big Bear:
“Cherry Blossom Street Market (1700 1st St, NW)
TODAY, March 28th
4pm-8pm
This year we are expanding our Cherry Market into the street! With over 25 vendors selling everything from vintage clothes and home goods, handmade pottery, vinyl records, artisan chocolate, original art, candles and more!
Complete with Live Music from Amy Reid & free wine tasting with Mahe, come shop for spring time gifts and kick off the Cherry Blossom Season with Big Bear!” (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect a permanent closure of S Street NW between Florida Ave and New Jersey to vehicular traffic beginning March 22, 2025.
S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave – The roadway and parking areas along this segment will be permanently closed to motorists beginning March 22, 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained and promoted, and bike traffic will have designated bike lanes as planned. (more…)