1611 Eckington Place, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Earlier this week, seemingly overnight, all signage and fixtures at Eckington Hall disappeared. The Hall is (was?) a quaint local arts and entertainment venue on Quincy Lane. If it’s gone, that’s sad.”
Eckington Hall’s website currently says: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share with you the growing movement to sound the alarm and create community on North Capitol and T Street where Eckington and Bloomingdale neighbors gather every night at 8 PM to make some noise.”
Thanks to City Administrator Kevin Donahue for sharing with us:
“If you traverse the New York Avenue bridge over the railroad tracks, you’ll see a big difference! (more…)
1625 Eckington Place, NE
Thanks to E and M for sending: “Signage up at Right Proper Eckington!!!”
Ooh, almost forgot about this: (more…)
2 Florida Ave, NE (Florida and North Capitol Street, NE)
Thanks to C. for sending the update: “Sadly- you were right. Exactly what we don’t need…”
“Doobie Depot at 2 Florida Ave NE is coming to the old Supreme BBQ-Auntea Boba space.”
1923 Lincoln Road, NE
Thanks to Jason for the Food Gallery DC update:
“So out of nowhere they reopened! With an “under new management” sign and big “now open” signs on the outside. Now listed as Curry and Pie?” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
MPD recently put out this press release, but (in my opinion) it leaves out several key details including that the fight started at the playground across the street where families had lie on top of their kids while 30 rounds were fired. (more…)
10 Harry Thomas Way NE
From an email:
“we’ve soft opened the bicycle shop (Gearin’ Up Bicycles) and resumed youth programming over at 10 Harry Thomas Way NE. We’re open Tuesday to Friday 12-7, and Saturdays 12-6. Our grand opening is April 5th.” (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects in a non-contact shooting that occurred in the Eckington neighborhood.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at approximately 1:51 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the reports of sounds of gunshots in the 1700 block of 3rd Street, Northeast. Officers located evidence of a shooting and property damage but did not locate a shooting victim.
During the investigation on the scene, (more…)
1923 Lincoln Road, NE
Thanks to DHL for asking: “Did they (Korean – Food Gallery DC) close?”
Google says: “temporarily closed” but: (more…)