From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Sharon Kershbaum, trail users, and members of the community to cut the ribbon on the next key phase of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), the segment connecting the neighborhoods of Fort Totten and Takoma. (more…)
Earlier this month a reader asked: “Any ideas on how to get it moved or have some kind of safety upgrade?”
Done and done!
Thanks to DDOT for sharing the new look above.
I mean…
Theresa writes:
“This stop sign near the Fort Totten dump is a menace! Any ideas on how to get it moved or have some kind of safety upgrade? Yesterday I saw a kid ride his bike straight into it (more…)
Thanks to EK for sending around 10pm last night:
“It’s now heavily raining inside at the green line platform at Fort Totten metro station. See video– (more…)
5300 South Dakota Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Now open in Northeast DC on South Dakota Avenue in walking distance to the Fort Totten DC Metro Station, Aldi is a much needed addition to the neighborhood. Fresh fruits + veggies, discounted staples and frozen foods, plus the Aldi quirks (yep the aisle of “what’s that doing here – I’m buying it!” And those $0.25 cent shopping cart dispensers) are all here and present. (more…)
5300 South Dakota Ave NE
From an email:
“The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is proud to announce the grand opening of ALDI at Art Place at Fort Totten, delivering an affordable, high-quality grocery store to the greater Northeast D.C. community. (more…)
5300 South Dakota Ave, NE
Thanks to Brian for the Aldi update: “Aldi in fort totten has an open date btw! Dec 5”
Official word from Aldi:
“Get a Sneak Peek Starting on December 4th
Get a Sneak Peek of the new ALDI store starting on December 4th. Fully shop the store and find all your favorite ALDI products.
We are so excited to see you!
Be There For Your New ALDI Grand Opening (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA) and The Parks Main Street (TPMS) are embarking on a branding & placemaking initiative for Riggs Park! (Also known as Lamond-Riggs, Fort Totten, Chillum, and more… which is why they need your help!) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Saturday night, people setting fireworks off at a field at South Dakota and Gallatin NE started a big fire. (more…)
5300 South Dakota Ave, NE back in March
The placard for Aldi says:
“A new class B Full-Service Grocery store with a Tasting Permit Endorsement selling beer and wine for off-premises consumption.” (more…)