501 Florida Avenue, NW. photo via DC Fire and EMS
MORE good news, from The Royal:
“WE’RE BACK, ROYAL FAM! ❤️🥹
After last week’s fire in the apartment above Royal, we’re so happy to share that we’ll be reopening [FRIDAY] at 4PM! While the past week brought some unexpected challenges, we’re incredibly grateful that everyone is safe and so thankful for the outpouring of love + support we’ve received from our community. (more…)
Exciting news from Meats and Foods (247 Florida Ave, NW):
“it is time
tiny party twelve
thurs oct 8
noon-6
Happy Ice Cream doin scoops
poster by 居酒屋関 SEKI wowowowowow”
photo via DC Fire and EMS
Ed. Note: No updates at the Royal’s social media yet as to whether or not today’s opening hours are affected. Stay tuned.
DC Fire and EMS reported starting at 10:10pm last night: “Working Fire: 500 Block of Florida Avenue NW
Two story, mixed use property with fire showing from the roof.”
“Update: Working Fire – 500 Block of Florida Avenue NW
Units arrived on the scene with fire showing from the roof and fire found in apartment on the second floor…minimal to extension to the second floor. (more…)
Yesterday was a terrible day with reported shootings/shots fired in Petworth and near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park (Ed. Note: An arrest has just been announced for that one, please see below for full release) – sadly there was also another. Readers reported to me last night:
“Shots fired at 2nd and W NW today at 1:53 too. Between Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park.”
and
“Shooting at 2nd & W Street (LeDroit Park / Bloomingdale) at 1:50pm today…sounded like 5 shots.
Also of concern, this is where an elementary school is supposed to open come the first day of school next month (Seaton Elementary).” (more…)
507 T Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending this wild blast from the past:
“The famous house of secrets in LeDroit park, known for being cited for noise violations when Prince was playing, is having an estate sale. The owner and host of the infamous parties sadly passed away recently.
Rare (and LAST!) chance to get a look inside:” (more…)
501 Florida Avenue, NW
Looking lovely in LeDroit!! The Royal writes:
“Our newest seat in the casa? Outside. 🌞🌿 Our Streatery 2.0 is now open! Soon, expect more plants and decor, but come join us on our secondary patio for frozen drinks, happy hour and more!”
More photos: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for some more info about a car crash on Friday evening! Luckily nobody was hurt, but our car got sideswiped by a Washington Gas truck who failed to clear a right turn onto 6th St NW from Florida last night (around 5 pm). (more…)
600 block of Florida Ave, NW
We haven’t talked about the Q finial in over 15 years!!
“Dear PoPville,
I recently noticed a Q on a rooftop in LeDroit Park and you are the person to ask whether and what the story is. Thanks for your reporting!”
Back in 2010 we shared an update on the renovation here: (more…)
247 Florida Ave, NW
WELL I’m a little late to the party (reopened mid-October) but I always get there, eventually….
Chilito Shack at Meats and Foods now open weekends: (more…)
501 Florida Ave, NW
And how the corner looked back in 2014 from our archives:
The Royal shares yesterday:
“10 YEARS! ✨ In the summer of 2015 (June to be exact), the Royal opened its doors.
Our family created this place of ours to be a neighborhood hub of LeDroit Park: super casual, minimal rules, good drinks and food that we’d enjoy in our own home. Our primary focus was to be a community coffee shop during the day and a corner cocktail bar at night, all while providing quality food.
We’ve stayed very true to this, however we were surprised at how much you all embraced our Latin and Colombian-inspired food menu, so much so that food became our biggest seller! (more…)