5420 3rd Street, NW at Kennedy
“Taste of Italy in the heart of Brightwood. Happy hour 4-7pm; Tues – Karaoke.”
Thanks to Matt for sending: “There’s an Italian restaurant in the former Brink/Library spot. La Mia Italia. Solid lamb ragout.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
ICYMI last week: “Street Sweeping Rant”
“Dear PoPville,
Since street sweeping has resumed they are doing a horrible job. I live in the 5200 block of Hamilton street across from the school here and the street sweepers zoom by like they are in a rush to go home from work. (more…)
photos via NPS
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what the scoop is on the fate of the Rock Creek Tennis Center? I was playing there and learned that the management contract expired on Saturday 2/28 with no new contract in sight. This means that as of Sunday, March 1, all classes and clinics are canceled; coaches and contractors lose their jobs; and court access is suspended. At least that’s what the staff told me. They know nothing about what happens next. Do you?”
5220 16th Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending from the National Park Service:
“National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rock Creek Tennis Center
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease of the Rock Creek Tennis Center located within the Rock Creek National Park. The NPS is seeeking an operator that will continue to operate the Tennis Center in a manner that will provide for recreational activites within the leased area. Details of the
The area being considered for lease is approximately 38.9 acres and consists of a 7,500-seat tennis stadium, 10 outdoor hard surface courts, 15 outdoor clay courts, a snack bar and pro shop, an office area, recreation fields, picnic areas, and a parking lot that can accomodate 856 vehicles. (more…)
833 Kennedy Street, NW
Quite a conversion if this goes through…
A liquor license application for Routes and Roots says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 35 and a Total Occupancy Load of 80.”
STAY TUNED.
Ed. Note: Think that name will be allowed to stay?
The liquor license application for Commanders Bar and Lounge says: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to thank two men who helped me and my three old daughter Friday morning. She was in an accident (got hit by a car crossing the road – she’s fine!) at 5th and Kennedy Street NW. I don’t know either of their names but one man had (more…)
400 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending:
“There is a new woman-owned organic corner market on 4th and Kennedy Streets NW – IYMA Daily Essentials. (more…)
5802 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Simple Bar & Grill, a Brightwood institution for over 12 years (& located just north of Petworth on Georgia Ave) has had to close its doors. Over the years, Wilfredo and the whole Simple team tirelessly supported area families and businesses, DC’s LGBTQ+ community, local music & arts scenes, & more. As they are now faced with financial challenges due to the unexpected closure, I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with the unforeseen expenses.”
A reader shares this incredibly disturbing incident from last night around 11pm in Brightwood Park.
Updates if/when more is learned.