“Dear PoPville,
This video recorded Saturday 9/24 shows a hit and run involving three cars at the intersection of Maryland Ave NE and 8th St NE. The man in the white shirt is believed to be the driver and is wanted for questioning by MPD. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Anonymous Tip Line of the MPD at 202-727-9099. ”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
From a press release:
“What: Barracks Row Fall Festival – Stage acts, bands, large petting zoo, crafts
booths, festival foods, sidewalk cafes, beer garden.
Who: Mayor Bowser opens Festival at noon; Max Major, Mentalist; Marine
Corps Silent Drill Platoon; Trapeze School NY; Belga-Matchbox beer
garden. Magicians, stilt walker, dog acts.
When: Saturday, September 24, 2016; 11AM to 5PM
Where: Along Barracks Row- 8th St, SE, between Pennsylvania Ave and I St, SE.
Eastern Market Metro Stop- Orange, Blue, Silver lines
Why: Celebrate revival of the oldest commercial corridor in DC as friends
citywide come back together to usher in Fall in the historic
heart of Capitol Hill. Meet new businesses: &pizza; Eat Bar; Summit to
Soul; Taoti Creative; The brig, Wiles-Mensch and, opening in
November: The Skill Zone”
and from MPD: (more…)
323 7th Street, SE
Could be pretty cool.
From a press release:
“On Saturday, September 24, Found on the Hill will open in Eastern Market, located at 323 7th St Southeast.
The collection began as an idea of sharing various items and furniture that were originally purchased to fill in restaurants as they were built out. Through changes along the way in design and aesthetic, many of these items went unused. Ari Gejdenson, the founder of MRG, had the brilliant idea to then open a store downstairs from the Mindful Office to showcase them. (more…)
323 7th Street, SE
Gaurav Arora asks:
“do you know what Found on the Hill is? Next to Groovy Cards on 7th SE near Eastern Mkt”
Anyone hear anything about them?
This rental is located at 1006 C Street, Northeast. The listing says:
“Great location. Bright Open renovated one BR apt. Gourmet chef;s kitchen with big breakfast bar, tons of cabinets, ss equip, LR/DR/Kit combo with wood burning FP; large bay windows, tiled bath with double sinks, spacious shower, washer/dryer; wood like floors, in perfect order ready to move in. 8-10 blocks US CAPITOL, Union Station, Eastern Market. No animals, no smoking.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,850/Mo.
via google maps
From MPD:
“This morning [Tuesday] at approximately 10:20 AM an adult male subject pulled a knife and without provocation, stabbed two adults males both requiring hospitalization. Afterwards, the suspect walked away and was still armed until stopped by responding First Police District Officers in the 200 block of 5th Street, SE and held for identification purposes.
Our first stabbing victim was attacked without warning and stabbed twice. This victim was transported to a local area hospital by DCFEMS, conscious and breathing for treatment.
Our second stabbing victim just happened to be walking towards the suspect on the sidewalk in the 400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE when he was also attacked without warning and stabbed in the left chest area. This victim was transported to a local area hospital by DCFEMS, conscious and breathing for treatment. Both victims are expected to make a full recovery.
The adult male suspect stopped by our officers was positively identified and arrested. The weapon used was also recovered.
This was unprovoked attack on two innocent individuals in our community with law enforcement officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and the United States Capital Police in this immediate area.
The First Police District Command Staff, under the leadership of Commander Kane, would like to recognize the swift actions of our officers and officials from the First Police District that effected this arrest without incident and without a use of force and those that provided immediate medical assistance to and comforted the victims.
We would also like the recognize the assistance we received from members of the United States Capital Police who arrived quickly on this chaotic scene and assisted with securing evidence, maintaining a crime scene and canvassing for witnesses and CCTV Cameras along with us.”
Also:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s First District Detectives Office announced an arrest in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred in the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
At approximately 10:19 am, the suspect walked up to an adult male in the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast and stabbed him in the neck and hand. The suspect then walked up to another adult male, in the same block, and stabbed him in the chest. The suspect fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by officers in the 200 block of 5th Street, Southeast. A knife was recovered from the suspect.
Both victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 39-year-old Jerome Swinson, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).”
317 7th Street, SE
A reader reports that Bullfrog Bagels has opened thier second location near Eastern Market Saturday morning. And as could be expected for those who’ve visited their H Street location “Line out the door!”
Check out their menu here.
This rental is located at 1006 Maryland Avenue, Northeast. The listing says:
“Capitol Hill! Beautiful, spacious (808sf), NEWLY RENOVATED, one bedroom, one bath, English Basement unit with modern amenities immediately available for rent or sale. Short walk to H Street, Union Station, and to The Capitol and congressional buildings. Really great location. Ignore DOM..this is the lower level unit.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,000/Mo.
660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
From Peregrine Espresso:
“We celebrate 8 yrs w/ FREE drip coffee until 12 at our Eastern Market shop & $1 affogatos from noon until we run out. Come say hi!”
317 7th Street, SE
The massive renovation is nearly completed for Bullfrog Bagels but it’ll surely be worth the wait.
“New Restaurant offering a great selection of bagelwiches, brunch and supper. Total Occupancy Load is 35. Sidewalk Café with 7 seats.”
Check out their menu here. You can find Bullfrog bagels all over town these days including their first brick and mortar at 1341 H Street NE inside Star & Shamrock.
The good word from Bullfrog Bagels on the Eastern Market opening date (as of this morning) in:
“About 10 days”
