H Street NE - PoPville

Multiple reports of a double shooting inside a building at 2nd and I Street, NE

Published December 2, 2019 at 9:00PM | Updated December 3, 2019 at 9:04AM

201 I Street, NE

UPDATE: Full report from MPD:

“Shortly before 7pm tonight, First District members received a call for a shooting inside a location within the 200 block of I Street, NE. Once on the scene, we did locate an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. While investigating we learned that another victim suffering from a gunshot wound was located at an area hospital. Detectives are actively investigating this case and this scene to determine what occurred that lead to this shooting. If you have any information please don’t hesitate to reach out to MPD at 202-727-9099 or via text at 50411.

As soon as we have more information to share, I will get it out to you immediately. Again, we are actively investigating to determine what occurred here and who is responsible.

Both victims in this case are considered suspects and have been placed under arrest for this event.”

Readers have reported starting around 7:15pm: (more…)

Cafe Fili opens near Union Station and H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 2, 2019 at 11:40AM

701 Second Street, NE

Ed. Note: Check out their menus here.

Thanks to Julia for the heads up: “I’ve been watching as they’ve transformed the space and it looks great.” (more…)

Shoe Reparing Out – Foot Massage In

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 1, 2019 at 10:22PM | Updated December 2, 2019 at 8:53AM

1126 H Street, NE

Well it was only a matter of time but damn. I wish them well and all but damn.

I hope the old sign was restored and is in a museum somewhere. Or at least in the Dew Drop Inn.

Before: (more…)

#signs of the times

BREAKING: Meggrolls Signage Up on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 29, 2019 at 10:15AM

1322 H Street, NE

Thanks to Grant for the update on Meggrolls coming to the Red Ginger and before that Shawafel space on H Street, NE.

Check out the menu here.

Meggrolls’ website says:

“Meggrolls are eggrolls with multiple personalities! (more…)

Pho Viet USA Opens on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 27, 2019 at 9:15AM

333 H Street, NE

Thanks to John and Susan for sending word that Pho Viet USA on H Street NE is open.

The menu: (more…)

#Pho Patrol

Haus Yoga Coming to H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 18, 2019 at 10:45AM

1385 H Street, NE

Thanks to Grant for sending. I’m digging the logo: (more…)

#yoga

Scuttlebutt: Shake Shack Coming to H Street, NE?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 14, 2019 at 10:15AM

Thanks to a reader for sending this rendering they found for 700 H Street, NE. First I’m hearing of this so not sure if this is still planned. The lettering is kind of small – does it look like it says delivering in 2017? Of course those dates often change but there is also a Shake Shack not too far away in Union Station. I’ll be sure to update if we learn more, STAY TUNED.

Glass Stache Opens on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 12, 2019 at 10:15AM

1111 H Street, NE

Thanks to Glass Stache for letting us know: “TWITTER IS ON, DOORS ARE OPEN. come by and check out the best selection of functional glass in the DMV” (more…)

Two Juveniles Shot in NoMa around 7pm Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 8, 2019 at 9:45AM

via google maps

From MPD:

“Fifth District Detectives are seeking information regarding a shooting that occurred this evening in the rear alley of the 600 block of K Street, NE. At approximately 7:00 pm, Fifth District officers were dispatched to a possible shooting in the 900 block of 6th Street, NE. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound at the intersection of 6th Street, NE and K Street, NE. (more…)

“It’s been completed and empty for the past two years, I think.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 7, 2019 at 3:30PM | Updated November 8, 2019 at 3:58PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering whether any of your readers know the story behind the Havana building at 1219 K St NE. It’s been completed and empty for the past two years, I think. Wondering what happened.”