@DCPoliceDept tweeted:
“Shooting_2130hrs_100 Blk N St NE_No lookout”
@nbcwashington tweeted:
“D.C. police responded to shooting at 9:30 p.m. in the 100 block of N Street NE. Two juvenile males found conscious and breathing.”
NoMa (Near Northeast)
“Dear PoPville,
Reminder: give yourself extra time to drop people off or pick them up at Union Station. Unfortunately, the new design of the circle is in many respects a failure, and the police, in terms of directing traffic are sticking in their cars while it is raining, from what I can tell.
Questions: Who is responsible for the design of the circle? Can I blame the DC Office of Planning and its Director, Harriet Tregoning or are others responsible for creating a drop off/pick up with three lanes for busses (that, particularly in winter, are staunchly defended by the bus lines yet are almost empty of busses), two lanes for taxis, and, essentially, one lane for all other cars?
It really is crazy that it took me as long to go from Northern Virginia to the circle as it took me to go around the circle. Of course it is not this bad throughout the year, but on almost any given day the car lane is backed up- and there is no reason for it, for with a simple re-design and law enforcement actively directing traffic, there shouldn’t be.
Perhaps more importantly, what should be done about it?
I’m thinking that switching the bus/trolley lane and the car lane is one idea. Another is to have a dedicated car drop off lane on one or the other side of the station is another possible solution. Of course they could actually expand the number of car lanes, but that would go against the anti-car ethos of the DC planning department (even if it is dropping off commuters/travelers at a train station).”
Union Station tweets:
“MAC Cosmetics opens today in Union Station! Welcome!”
MAC cosmetics is located in the former Fire and Ice space on the first floor.
@detectedbeats tweets us that the 7-Eleven opened at Vermont and L Street, NW.
Thanks to a reader for sending from the 500 block of K Street, NE. We will revisit when completed.
If you see a notable pop up going up in your neighborhood, please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail
Storey Park from Interface Multimedia on Vimeo.
Well this is awesome.
A couple weeks ago we learned a raze permit was issued for the former Greyhound Station at First and L Street, NE.
Rendering courtesy EDENS
Well this is incredibly awesome. On top of last week’s news of a new 10 screen theater coming to New York Avenue and N Street, NE between first and North Capitol from the folks behind E Street Cinema, comes this huge news from a press release:
“EDENS, one of the nation’s leading retail real estate owners and developers, announced today that they will partner with Reading International, Inc. to open an Angelika Film Center in EDENS growing Union Market district in 2015.
Today’s announcement about Angelika’s opening furthers EDENS’ commitment of investment in this district. The Angelika, which operates the leading dedicated arthouse in the US, opened a state-of-the-art cinema at Mosaic in Fairfax, VA in September 2012. Exhibiting a range of film and alternative programming, the Angelika has become an important part of the cultural community in Northern Virginia and metro D.C.
Reading International and EDENS have been working to create a unique Angelika Film Center venue that will combine cutting edge presentation technology with elements of luxury and comfort in a stylish ambience capturing the rich and creative spirit already apparent in the Union Market district. This multi-screen cinema will offer luxurious seating and pristine digital projection with immersive sound systems. In keeping with its other cinemas, the Angelika will strive to offer Washington, D.C. the most interesting quality programming available. And, in keeping with Union Market’s progressive food offerings, the Angelika will serve a food and drink menu designed by Food Network/Cooking Channel veterans, Bruce Seidel and Chef Santos Loo. (more…)
So much incredibly good development news this week. Next up – new movie theater for NoMa! Thanks to all who sent emails and links. Urban Turf reports:
“The Landmark Theaters multiplex will be located in JBG’s Capitol Point project and is expected to open in the fall of 2016. The theater will occupy 31,000 square feet at the mixed-use project, and include a full-‐service bar, luxury seats, reserved seat selection, and 3-D projection.”
The theater will have 10 screens and be located in the planned JBG project – Capitol Point to be located at New York Avenue and N Street, NE between first and North Capitol.
Landmark Theaters are the same folks who run the awesome E Street Cinema. This announcement marks word of the second big movie theater coming to town – a 16 screen movie theater is also planned for Navy Yard.
First and L Street, NE
NoMa ANC Rep @TonyTGoodman tweets the good news:
“Raze permit finally issued for old Greyhound station in @NoMaBID. Storey Park development coming soon! storeypark.com ETA 2016”
Storey Park’s website says:
“Introducing the answer to what NoMa’s been missing. The living, breathing heart of the community. With its vibrant shops and restaurants, state-of-the-art workspaces, and sleek apartments, Storey Park will be at the center of NoMa in every way. This is where people will connect with each other. Now is your chance to be a part of it.”
You can see their brochure here.
65 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Tons of progress at the former Gales School and future Central Union Mission on Mass Ave near Union Station. From last year:
Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in an aggravated assault which occurred in the 2000 block of S Street NW.
On Sunday, October 27, 2013, at approximately 4:15 am, members of the Second District received a call for the report of an assault in the 2000 block of S Street, Northwest. Upon their arrival, Second District members located an adult male lying unconscious on the sidewalk. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported him to a local hospital where he was admitted and remains hospitalized.
The investigation has revealed that the male complainant was assaulted in the 2000 block of S Street, Northwest, by one of two males. Two individuals moved the complainant from the middle of the 2000 block of S Street to the sidewalk where he was located by police.
On Friday, November 1, 2013, 38-year-old James Brown of Southeast, DC, was charged with Aggravated Assault, pursuant to a District of Columbia Superior Court Arrest Warrant in connection with this offense. He was arrested by members of the Homicide Branch.”
Also on Friday from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announced today a suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery force and violence incident that occurred in the 800 block of 1st Street NE.
On Thursday, October 17, 2013, at approximately 4:00am, a male subject was assaulted and robbed in the 800 block of 1st Street NE. As a result of their investigation, on Thursday, October 31, 2013, detectives from the First District arrested 20-year-old Shabazz Thompson, of Washington, DC and charged him with Robbery Force and Violence. An additional person of interest is still being sought as the investigation continues.”
NBC Washington reported that this was a “brutal beating of a CNN producer who was jumped while walking to work two weeks ago.”