“Dear PoPville,
This was stuck on a car windshield on Porter Street this morning.
Having seen the comments on bad parking on PoP many times, I know someone will say, “Well maybe they parked in between two cars that were there at the time and that’s why they are taking up a spot and a half…”
This car was at the end of the parking lane, with five feet between their rear bumper and the parking zone sign.
So it really was a douchie parking job…”
3321 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Coppi’s facebook page T-10 days:
“BREAKING NEWS: We want to thank you all for your continued patience and support on this journey to re-opening Coppi’s Organic. This is a very exciting time and we are happy to finally share information with you that you’ve been asking for. Join us as we countdown the days for the Grand Re-Opening of Coppi’s Organic! On November 8, 2014, Coppi’s Organic will be opening its doors once again!”
This rental is located at 3446 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The listing says:
“Come view this beautiful Cleveland Park 2BR 1BA that is pet friendly! Additional storage, bike storage & laundry in building.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,695/Mo.
3321 Connecticut Ave, NW
A few weeks ago I reported some scuttlebutt that Coppi’s Italian restaurant (formerly of U Street) would be taking over the former Lavandou French restaurant next to Nanny O’Briens in Cleveland Park. On their facebook page they say: “We will be making the grand reopening announcement within the week. Getting closer!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user AWard Tour
Woman Held Against Will in Taxi in Cleveland Park:
“I want to make DC aware of something terrifying that occurred to me on Friday evening, September 26th, around 10:30 pm, after taking a taxi home to Cleveland Park.
After repeated personal questions and inappropriate comments (eg “I like you,” “will you go on a date with me?”), the cab driver stopped in front of my building, looked me in the eyes, intensely, and told me I was locked inside his cab until I handed over “enough” cash. (He had not turned on the meter for the trip). I was trapped inside and scared, so I complied with his request to hand over cash.
I filed a police report with MPD immediately following the incident, I have consulted an attorney, and I plan to press charges.
I notified the DC taxicab commision of the incident, and I plan to do the same in Maryland- the cab had Maryland plates.
It is outrageous how difficult it can be for women to travel around this city safely.”
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3412 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to a couple of a readers for sending emails. Uptown Tap House wrote on their Facebook page Friday:
“Due to unforeseen events, Uptown Tap House is closed this evening. Apologies for any inconveniences might cause.”
I stopped by on Sunday and this was posted to their front door:
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend and I were leaving the big apt complex on Quebec and Connecticut tonight [Wed.] around 10:15. We walked out the side and turned left onto Quebec. A couple was standing there looking distressed. They said they had just been mugged by 2 men. One man held a knife up to the woman’s throat and the other had a gun. They took the woman’s bag and the man’s wallet. They called the police as they were telling us what happened. They said the guys had been standing on the sidewalk in a shadowy spot. Just want to give a heads up to the neighborhood.”
@DCPoliceDept tweeted:
“2D Robbery Knife- 2800 blk Quebec St NW, LOF: 2 B/M’s 40’s, S1-knife, S2-white golf hat, plaid shorts/”
Wrap around porch week concludes with one, from you know where, that also has phenomenal windows:
3401 Idaho Avenue, NW
From Cathedral Commons website:
“Leasing for Fall 2014
Here comfort and luxury exceed even the most demanding expectations. Located in one of the most privileged and serene corners of the city, Cathedral Commons is elevating the style of this historic neighborhood. Our exquisite residences are nestled amongst an ambitious and beautiful retail environment that puts local and luxury shopping a step away.”
and in addition to the Giant grocery store – Welcome to the Neighborhood: Meet the First Seven Retailers Joining Cathedral Commons:
“We’re very excited to welcome the following seven retailers to the Cathedral Commons community: Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar, Raku, iDoc Optical, Wells Fargo, SunTrust, CVS Pharmacy, and Starbucks.
Retail is slated to begin opening this fall alongside the 56,000-square-foot Giant Food, which will bring a new urban prototype concept to its state of the art lifestyle store.
We’ll be announcing additional retailer partners in the coming weeks so check back soon.
Meet the Retailers:
Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar: Founders Sasa Mahr-Batuz and And Pforzheimer have come a long way since opening their first restaurant, a 38-seat wine bar, back in 1995. The award winning Spanish restaurant, with its long list of tapas and wines from around the world, will open a 3,280-square-foot restaurant.
Raku: The Asian dining, sushi & sake restaurant will open its third location, a 3,321-square-foot restaurant. Current locations include its Dupont Circle and Bethesda, MD locations.
iDoc Optical: The full-service eye care will open a 1,210-square-foot office. The Boutique Optical, features high end frames such as Robert Marc, Barton Perriera, Theo, Eyedc, Lindberg, Gold & Wood, Minima, Lafont, and many more. Full time Optometrist on board.
Wells Fargo: The multinational banking and financial services company will open a 2,004-square-foot bank.
SunTrust Bank: Will open a 3,598-square-foot branch.
CVS Pharmacy Will open a 12,440-square-foot store, selling a wide assortment of goods.
Starbucks: The King of Coffee will open a 1,900-square-foot store. Lattes not included.”
North side Wisconsin and Newark
South side Wisconsin and Newark
Rendering:
January 2012:
A reader writes:
“At least three cars relieved of there tires overnight on 3800 and 3900 blocks of Macomb street N.W. Crazy. The lug nuts were the only thing left. The cars were left in bricks. This two blocks from the police precinct.”
Ed. Note: Sadly this is not the first or second time we’ve seen a scene like this.