“Dear PoPville,
ANC Meeting tonight to discuss new H Street Chick-Fil-A’s traffic impact on the community. Mind you, this location has only been open for ONE WEEK. Not sure what the end game is here.”
Capitol Hill
Ed. Note: “Frager’s joined the Ace Hardware Cooperative as the twelfth store operated by A Few Cool Hardware Stores.”
From an email:
“Event Details: Frager’s BBQ Cookout & Retirement Celebration!
Date: Tuesday, June 20
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Frager’s Hardware, 1323 E St. SE
Join us as we celebrate John & Fran Weintraub’s 40+ years as owners of Frager’s Hardware with a Farewell BBQ! 5% of sales during the event will be donated to Capitol Hill Community Foundation @CapHillFound, one of John & Fran’s favorite local nonprofits.
Festivities Include: (more…)
This rental is located at 1110 D Street, SE. The craigslist ad says:
“$2200 / 1br – 756ft2 – This one has it all! Walk to Metro, private parking, large patio (Capitol Hill, Eastern Market)
**CALL ABOUT JUNE MOVE-IN SPECIAL** (more…)
via Facebook
Mattie asks:
“Any news on why Capitol Hill Yoga closed? It was one of my favorites, and I thought it was popular…”
Capitol Hill Yoga’s Facebook page wrote on May 28th:
“With all of my heart I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to and practiced at Capitol Hill Yoga over the past 8+ years. I absolutely wish you the best both on and off the mat. Please keep practicing. Namaste! ~Stacey”
Capitol Hill Yoga opened in 2009 at 641 Pennsylvania Ave, SE.
1401 Maryland Ave, NE
Scott reports:
“Here are the people gathered for the new Chick Fil A first 100 ride at 7:15…”
From Chick Fil A sends at 9:30am:
“The June 1 Chick-fil-A opening of the new Capitol Hill East drive-thru restaurant will be celebrated with a May 31 Road Trip, where upwards of 100 people can earn a free year supply of Chick-fil-A.
Right now, the 80 participants already in line will assemble 10,000 meals at the new restaurant for DC Central Kitchen where representatives will come to accept the meals and tell the participants about their mission. From there, participants will load two charter buses to continue on their Road Trip which will return them to the restaurant around 4:30 p.m. for a block party complete with receiving their year supplies. (more…)
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Photo by Steve S
Thanks to all who tweeted starting around 8:30am. Updates when more is known. (more…)
1401 Maryland Ave, NE
From a press release:
“Restaurant Details
The 1,500-square-foot Capitol Hill East Chick-fil-A drive-thru restaurant features a:
· kitchen with Chick-fil-A’s latest design and equipment.
· pedestrian walk-up window and patio that seats 20.
· full-service menu with healthy options and breakfast until 10:30 a.m., and will be open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Like all Chick-fil-A locations, it will be closed on Sunday to provide a day of rest and time with family for team members.
Local franchise owner Peter Choi will celebrate the June 1 opening of D.C.’s newest Chick-fil-A restaurant with the area’s first Chick-fil-A Road Trip on May 31. Upwards of 100 adults will be transported on an interactive field trip around the area where their efforts not only will impact thousands, but also will earn each of them a year supply of Chick-fil-A meals.
The new restaurant at 1401 Maryland Ave., NE., is creating 60 new jobs in the area and providing the opportunity for the community to donate children’s books to benefit Miner Elementary School.
Chick-fil-A Road Trip Celebration (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) and a First Degree Sexual Abuse offense which occurred in the rear of the 600 block of Pickford Place, Northeast, on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
At approximately 1:20 am, the suspect brandished a gun and demanded the victim’s money. The suspect then forced the victim into the alley, at the listed location, and sexually assaulted her. (more…)
737 8th Street, SE
The Vanity Box’s website says:
“WHAT IS “VIRGIN” HUMAN HAIR?
Don’t worry it has nothing to do with cherries. Our virgin human hair has never been harshly processed and is chemical free. We firmly believe hair should be durable and versatile. Like a brand new handbag. But much sexier.”
Also did I mention Handsome Cock is becoming Vivid Lounge?
The Vanity Box will be coming right next door to the former Zest Bistro and future Sushi Hachi space:
