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Readers reported at 10:46pm: “5-10 gunshots in Bloomingdale/LeDroit just now, followed by 5-10 more just after”
“Yet another shooting at 2nd and W NW”
Updates when/if any official reports are released.
MPD did report shots fired in Manor Park: (more…)
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
Ed. Note: If interested in following these events as they unfold – you can follow our twitter feed @PoPville here.
We received the first report at 10:09pm last night (Wednesday):
“Seriously, what’s with the explosion sounds (similar to a generator blowing) that we’ve heard several times in Fort Totten? The power has gone out several times again.”
“Same! We are without power near Fort Totten metro – two or three huge booms tonight. Same thing earlier this morning, but luckily power just flickered then.”
“The loud bangs are continuing. In the past the loud bangs came first, then we lost power. Tonight I only heard the bangs after we lost power. Intermittent sirens somewhere nearby.”
“It’s a transformer or some power line on 12th between Allison and Buchanen, it’s been exploding every couple days. Pepco was working on it earlier today after it happened, but just happened again minutes ago” (more…)
From MPD:
“On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at approximately 1pm, in the 3300 block of Georgia Ave, NW, a black male in his 40s, on a red bicycle shot at and struck an adult male. The victim was treated at a local area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled on his bike in an unknown direction.
This case is under investigation by the Fourth District Detectives Office. Any information please contact 202-727-9099.”
From MPD sent at 1am:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 2nd and Bryant Streets NW. Officers patrolling the area heard the sounds of gunshots and located a vehicle that had been shot up at 2nd/Bryant Streets NW. Meanwhile, an adult male arrived at an area hospital with an injury to the face. (more…)
5505 1st Street, NW just north of Kennedy (and Missouri)
Last night Jenn Kauffman (and many others) shared:
“On Election Night on #KennedySt over with my friends La Coop Coffee – the landlord in the dark of night is trying to boot them out when press will be focused on returns….”
Read the whole thread here.
La Coop posted video of the scene on their IG: (more…)
Ed. Note: We spoke about some basements getting battered in Edgewood here.
“Dear PoPville,
We moved into our brand new construction house in Brightwood/Manor Park 6 days ago and had some major flooding (2-3 feet of water in the basement). The alley and yard funneled directly down into our basement. The drain in our yard and at the bottom of the stairs leading into our basement did nothing and neither did the sump pump (that had a battery backup). (more…)
Nick Schieber. Photo by Cassandra Hetherington
Cassandra Hetherington is a a volunteer for Uptown Main Street. She wrote about Maria Villalta and Pica Taco here.
Thanks again to Cassandra Hetherington for sharing with us:
“Musicians Jamaal and David sip beer and discuss their upcoming performance at a nearby coffee house. Due to the dark cloudy skies and threat of rain, Jamaal left his guitar at home so for now, they are unable to practice playing their instruments together. Jamaal and David, both residents of Manor Park, met at Jackie Lee’s many moons ago and quickly became friends. This is exactly the kind of neighborhood bar Nick Schieber, Jason Crafton, and Amanda Kelsey hoped to create when they opened Jackie Lee’s on Kennedy Street NW.
Having moved to D.C. from Florida a decade ago, Nick spent the majority of his adult life working in restaurants; most recently at the Red Derby on 14th Street NW. Jackie Lee’s relaxed and welcoming vibe, a reflection of its owners, has attracted a diverse clientele of mostly neighbors into this restaurant and bar. (more…)
5700 Blair Road NE. Photo via Bright MLS
I thought I posted this controversial construction we had been following but I keep getting tons of emails about this listing – so I may have blanked. Without further ado – 5700 Blair Road NE:
“Welcome to 5700 Blair Rd NE Washington DC 20011. 5700 Blair Rd NE is a brand new home which was completed in March 2020. (more…)
5505 1st Street, NW just north of Kennedy (and Missouri)
Thanks to Colin for sending:
“I was driving by 1st and Kennedy and I was surprised to see that La Coop Coffee–which you’ve posted about before–is looking close to opening. Just checked their IG account for the first time, and they soft open today! So excited to have a coffee shop within walking distance!” (more…)
Photo by Mama Ray “another shooting on Meridian Pl, NW!This time at 3:30AM”
From MPD:
“On Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at approximately 3:00 am, Fourth District responded to the 1500 block of Meridian PL NW in reference to a shooting investigation. The victim was an adult male, who was conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound to the body. The victim is being treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
This case is actively being investigated by Fourth District Detectives.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The motorcyclist that died in this crash was Romain Picou. Romain died Wednesday morning driving to work on Kansas Avenue NW, when a car turning left from Madison entered the one lane road and Romain’s lane. Romain hit the passenger door and was thrown off of his motorcycle. The driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Romain died from his.
Romain was my friend and a brother. I simply don’t have the words to convey the character, class, and charisma he carried with him everywhere he went. His light was snuffed too soon and while it breaks my heart, I am honored to have known him. (more…)