“Dear PoPville,
I live nearby and this just keeps running through my head every morning: why has no one cleaned up the rubble from the spire that partially crumbled during the earthquake on 8/24? Heck, if there was a dumpster bin nearby I would toss it in myself. Just seems odd.”
Checking it out on Saturday, it actually looks pretty unsafe:
I’ll alert DCRA Monday morning. But I do agree, it would be nice if the rubble was cleaned up as well.
Back in Oct. ’11 a reader asked what would happen to the Koi fish in Meridian Hill park during the winter months. I’m happy to report that they are being saved this morning by the Washington Humane Society!
They write:
“November 17, the Washington Humane Society will rescue the hundreds of koi fish that were dropped into the pond before it is drained for the winter season. We will collect the fish and give them to G and G Aquatics, a trusted organization that serves the mid-Atlantic region including the National Zoo and the National Aquarium, who will help to find them homes.”
Awesome!
Panda Express is located in DC USA at 14th and Irving St, NW (on Irving St.)
This is pretty odd, right?
“Dear PoPville,
I was picking up some Peruvian Chicken last night at Señor Chicken and the man who I believe is the owner was sitting there working on menu’s for “The People’s Noodle Bar” I believe was the name. I asked him about what has become kind of a cult hit, the noodle bar they’ve been doing on Saturday’s and he told me it looks like they might convert to doing that full time and ditch the Peruvian Chicken entirely. I asked him some questions and he said there is a much bigger demand for it and although they make enough money on chicken, it’s not nearly as much as they should be making. It looked like they were preparing the brand. The papers in front of him read “The People’s Noodle Bar: Yes You Can…Slurp.” Maybe it’s just around the corner?”
We spoke about the Secret Ramen Noodle Saturdays at Senor Chicken (14th and Park Rd, NW – on Park) back in Sept. ’11. I spoke with a worker who said for the moment noodles are still only available on Saturdays. He wasn’t aware of plans to switch full time. But this is what the utensil organizer looked like:
Back in early Oct. ’11 we learned that a Latino restaurant would be coming to the former Tegeste restaurant space at 3521 14th St, NW. A recent liquor license application sheds a few more details. It will be called Maranon Cafe and will be a:
“Full service restaurant serving American, Mexican, Salvadorian, and Dominican food.”
“Dear PoPville,
The fire alarm was going off when we walked in and we asked the staff if they were still serving or if there was a problem and they acted normal and seated us. We assumed all was fine because the rest of the restaurant was acting normal. We were seated and the alarm continued going off for about 10 minutes. The DCFD arrived and notified the staff that they were closing the kitchen for the rest of the evening, but I didn’t hear them specify damage.
We didn’t see or smell any smoke. The staff then told us we all needed to leave.”
Pho 14 is located at 1436 Park Road, NW. As of 7:25pm Sunday evening calls to the restaurant encounter a continuous busy signal. Whatever happened, let’s hope Pho 14 is able to reopen as soon as possible!
Well, it’s def unique for DC. What do you think so far? We first took a look at the construction on the 3600 block of Rock Creek Church Rd, NW (just off New Hampshire ave) in early Sept. ’11. I’m having a tough time getting past the tiny windows. At this point – thumbs up or down?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
From an email:
“The Last Old School Stroll”
Saturday November 19th, 4:00-8:00 pm
Cardozo High School
1200 Clifton St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Metro Green Line: U St./Cardozo or Columbia HeightsCOMPLETE MODERNIZATION of Cardozo High School begins December 22, 2011; Like-new building and new gym open August, 2013. All students and all educational programs continue in swing-space at Meyer Elementary during construction.
Everyone is invited for the pre-construction walk-through and general reunion:
alumni, students, teachers, neighbors, DC history buffs.
Donations accepted to help cover expenses. Contact: [email protected]”
This rental is located at 2400 16th St NW at Cresent St NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“We have just the studio for you it is about 400 sq feet; you don’t have to look anymore. . .
Currently available for anyone that is interested in moving December 9, 2011
This great studio has plenty of closet space, it’s is wall to wall carpet, central a/c and heat, dishwasher, garbage disposal, full size appliancesIf interested in applying there is a $45.00 application and $500.00 move in fee, no security deposit.
Sorry NO pet policy”
I like the fact it’s located right across the street from the park. This studio is going for $1299.
Just as we were talking about new gym options on the horizon comes this great news. According to their Web site:
“CrossFit Praxis is located at 2217 14th Street NW Washington, D.C 20009 – a 6400 sq. foot CrossFit facility in the heart of the District. Our elite group of coaches lead group and individual training sessions that focus on the CrossFit methodology of constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity. Praxis coaches consistently develop focused and scalable workout regimens designed to motivate you in your pursuit of fitness.”
Though still not clear who will be filling the old Mercadito Ramos space…
