Thanks to Lisa for sending from “Missouri Ave NW at the intersection with Georgia Ave:

NEW RED LIGHT CAMERA $150″

Thanks to David, Keith and all who passed on the good word: “Update on the Whole Foods at the Walter Reed campus: Grand Opening Wednesday June 28.”

Full release from Whole Foods:

“Whole Foods Market will open a new 47,000-square-foot store, located at 7130 12th Street NW, on June 28 at 8 a.m. EDT. Part of the historic Walter Reed development, the store’s design embraces calming colors and reflective finishes, offering a nostalgic feel that blends with the architecture of the old army hospital. The new location’s product assortment features more than 800 local items from across the greater D.C., Maryland and Virginia area, sourced with the help of Daniela D’Ambrosio, Local Forager for Whole Foods Market’s Mid-Atlantic Region.

Features of the Washington D.C. store include: Read More

Thanks to N. for sending: “the Chase Bank at the new The Parks at Walter Reed is now open. And it looks like the Whole Foods (slated to open this summer) and the Jinya Ramen Bar are getting close! So glad to have this much-needed development coming to the Brightwood and surrounding areas!” Read More

Readers reported: “There was a very loud volley of automatic gun fire about 10-15 minutes ago (loud enough to scare my dog) and now there are a ton of cops at 14th and V. Emergency vehicles as well. Lit up like a Christmas tree and visible from my balcony 12th and V.”

“Sounded like 20-30 shots.”

“Lot of gunshots (as always when it gets warm) on 14 and V”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in the 1400 block of V Street, Northwest.

At approximately 9:28 pm, Third District officers responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the adult male victim was pronounced dead. A second victim, an adult female, sought treatment, at a local hospital, for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The decedent has been identified as 29-year-old Marvin Johnson, Jr., of Northwest, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

Unrelated and earlier readers reported:

“I heard about 5-6 shots at 7:15pm. Apparently someone was shot. The corner of 8th & Underwood St NW is crawling with police, and the helicopter is overhead.”

“confirmed shooting tonight on Piney Branch and Underwood. Three shots fired around 7:55. Helicopter is out flying low and about 8 police cars have blocked off Underwood st between 8th and Piney. Neighbor said he saw a body covered in a sheet.

Gun violence up in Brightwood has really seemed to pick up in the last 6 months. Sucks.”

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 800 block of Underwood Street NW. No lookout. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911

Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in the 6400 block of 8th Street, Northwest. Read More

via google maps

From Metro Transit Police (5:12pm):

“MTPD on scene w/ @DCPoliceDept at 14th & Sheridan NW. 2 children shot & transported to the hospital. They were shot after exiting the bus. Circumstances of how/where shooting occurred still being determined & whether MTPD or MPD will lead the investigation.”

From MPD: Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 6200 block of Georgia Avenue NW. Lookout is for a black Infiniti SUV with silver decal on the roof traveling southbound on Georgia Avenue.”

Update from MPD: Read More

7130 12th Street, NW rendering via Hines

The liquor licenses for the Whole Foods say:

“New Class “B” Full-Service Grocery Store with a Tasting Permit.”

and

“New Class “D” Restaurant located inside of a Full-Service Grocery Store with a Seating Capacity of 42, and Total Occupancy Load of 439.”

Hours are listed as “Sunday through Saturday 7am – 10pm” Read More

5830 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Kevin for sending:

“Smoke Dat Barbecue seems to be taking over the previous location for BBQ Bus, at 5830 Georgia at the intersection with Missouri“

Looks like these are Smoke Dat Barbecue’s menus. If it’s the same folks it looks like they have a spot in Brookland at 2800 10th Street NE. Updates as we learn more.

“Down in the Reeds is a day-long Fall celebration and Music Festival. Our 2022 Festival is happening on Saturday October 8th from 11am – 7pm at The Parks at Walter Reed.”

From a press release:

“The Down in the Reeds Festival is 2 weeks away! This whole day fall music festival at The Parks at Walter Reed will feature two stages of live music and workshops, an interactive art and music collaboration space, interactive art for the family, lawn games, a live art and murals, a historical scavenger hunt, local art vendors and amazing local food and beverage.
The Festival is FREE but RSVPs are required here.

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES Read More

“Dear PoPville,

On one end of Alaska Ave in NW DC, it intersects 16th St; on the other, it briefly merges with Kalmia Rd, then intersects Georgia Ave. there are arrows painted at each of these two ends–and i’ve tried to draw what they look like. Over the past few years I’ve asked my neighbors what those painted arrows on Kalmia mean, and I’ve gotten a variety of answers. how do you interpret them? Read More