From an email:
“Join us (5171 South Dakota Ave, NE) this Friday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. as we celebrate local farmers, good food and community spirit at the Lamond-Riggs farmers market. Hosted by the University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences, the event will feature live music, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My family lost a shy but friendly Ragdoll cat named Kimba. Last seen on September 17th on 8th and Kennedy Street Northeast, zip code 20011. If found please contact me at [email protected] or leave him with the family vet at District Veterinary Hospital Brookland.” (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…)
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…)
5300 South Dakota Ave, NE
Thanks to B. and C. for sending: “Aldi, which is currently under construction, will open its newest store at 5300 South Dakota Ave NE, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I counted 11(!) booted cars this morning between N Capitol and Tuckerman and N Capitol and Van Buren Streets yesterday morning. And at lunchtime, there are 3 tow trucks in the area towing booted cars away. I’ve lived in this neighborhood for five years and have never seen parking enforcement near our house. (more…)
9:44am
J. writes: “Car crash westbound Benning Rd at 17th St NE this morning. Looked like everyone got out, but there were a couple ambulances headed that way after I passed.”
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Crash with vehicle overturned 17th St & Benning Rd NE. #DCsBravest on scene with 3 patients who self extricated. All require EMS transport for injuries.”
And thanks to L. for sending the carbque from Riggs Road, NE: (more…)
6400 Chillum Pl NW
Thanks to all who passed on the sad note from 3 Stars:
“After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors
Thank you DMV for all of your support! Over the years you gave us the opportunity to Experiment, Help Build a Community of Beer Lovers, & Celebrate with you, and we will always have love for you!
Our taproom will be closing Sunday Night (more…)
5401 South Dakota Ave NE, photos courtesy DC Public Library
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders celebrated the completion of the new $20 million Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. Located in Ward 5, the two-story structure replaces the original Lamond-Riggs Library. (more…)
220 Riggs Road, NE
Thanks to Natalie for sending: “The Chick-Fil-A (on the former Taco Bell/KFC lot) is now open in Fort Totten NE. Business looks brisk. Unsurprisingly, there’s now a bottleneck with cars trying to make a U-turn on 3rd to get over to the restaurant, as well as another bottleneck trying to turn from 3rd into the parking lot (despite the double drive-through lines).” (more…)