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From MPD:

“At approximately 3:00am, two adult males each sustained a non-life threatening apparent gunshot wound to their lower extremities in the 700 block of Somerset Pl., NW. Both were taken to an area hospital for treatment. There is no lookout available at this time.

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 text messaging 50411.”


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From MPD:

“Shortly before 4 AM this morning, an MPD officer was operating the light tower in the 800 block of Jefferson Street, NW, when he heard the sounds of gunshots coming from the 600 block of Jefferson Street, NW. The officer notified the police dispatcher and then entered the area to investigate. A complainant was located in the area suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound. The complainant was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Multiple officers canvassed the area for the suspects and evidence, and a handgun was recovered from the scene.

Suspect 1 is described as a black male, dark complexioned, 5’6″ – 5’7″ tall, wearing a gray/white sweatshirt and armed with a black handgun.

Suspect 2 is described as a black male, 5’6″ – 5’7″ tall, wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. He was also armed with a black handgun.

The suspects were seen fleeing in a black Cadillac with Maryland tags.

Fourth District detectives are investigating the case. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099.”


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709 Kennedy Street, NW

Coffee Thursday concludes with…

“Dear PoPville,

Permits are posted and sheets of nice clean brown paper are pinned in the windows, but week after week there is no sign of activity at 709 Kennedy St NW, reportedly the future home of Culture Coffee. What’s wrong?”

I’m happy to say nothing is wrong and construction is progressing. The owner tells me that they are in the “final stages of building” and they hope to open in early November.


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide which occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street, Northwest.

On Saturday, September 14, 2013 at approximately 6:09 pm, police officers from the Fourth District responded to the 900 block of Madison Street, NW for the report of an Aggravated Assault. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male in an unconscious state. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. The victim was diagnosed with multiple skull fractures.

On Monday, September 16, 2013, at approximately 4:40 pm, Mr. Olisemeka was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 24 year-old Awele Olisemeka of Northwest, Washington, 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 wanted for any 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 text messaging 50411.”


From MPD:

“This evening [Friday] at approximately 10:40 PM, 4D units received 911 calls for a shooting victim and the sounds of gunshots at 7th and Tuckerman Street, Northwest. Shortly thereafter, 4D units located a female victim suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound in the 700 block of Tuckerman Street, Northwest. The individual was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Fourth District Detectives are currently investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”


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6230 Georgia Avenue, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending the update on Wapa Cafe:

“I just wanted to let you know that Wapa cafe is open! I am writing you this email from the cafe. As a customer, so far it’s great. Healthy menu options (breakfast, lunch/dinner) and great coffee. Most importantly free wifi for us that work from home! I just wanted to update you that it’s finally open (and the owner is very nice too!)”

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A reader writes:

“Flames licking the first floor window at Johnny’s Carry-Out. Hope no one was hurt. Buses pretty screwed up.”

@IAFF36 tweets:

“Update – 503 Kennedy St NW – fire on 1st floor knocked down, still working to access basement, primary search negative”


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5320 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

There is a new local coffeehouse that just opened on the 5300 block of Georgia Ave. NW (bet. Ingraham and Jefferson).

The owner, Mani, who herself is from Ethiopia, serves only Ethiopian coffees plus a variety of baked goods. It’s one of the very few pleasant, low-noise, sit-down eating places in this area. She told us today that the cafe is open 7-7. They offer free wifi too!”

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Manahalush “Mani” Tesema (right) and Dawit Zewdie


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Photo by PoPville flickr user Madame Meow

Thanks to Caroline for sending. From the Walter Reed Local Development Authority:

On July 18th 2013, Deputy Mayor Victor Hoskins and the Walter Reed LRA Project Team joined over 200 members of the community at the Developer Presentations which were shared in response to the recently issued Request for Proposals (RFP).    The community is invited to share comments, questions and concerns via email at [email protected] or by writing to the LRA at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 317 Washington, DC 20004.  Responses are due by 5PM on August 19, 2013.

Below, please find the Walter Reed LRA’s Agenda/Presentation and the Developer Presentations shared on July 19, 2013.

Walter Reed Local Redevelopment Authority Community Meeting Agenda & Presentation

Forest City Washington-Part 1

Forest City Washington- Part 2

Forest City Washington- Part 3

Forest City Washington- Part 4

Forest City Washington- Part 5

Forest City Washington- Part 6

Hines-Urban Atlantic- Part 1

Hines-Urban Atlantic- Part 2

Hines-Urban Atlantic- Part 3

Hines-Urban Atlantic- Part 4

Roadside Development- Part 1

Roadside Development- Part 2

Roadside Development- Part 3

Roadside Development- Part 4

Roadside Development- Part 5


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