22 M Street, NE
Thanks to Jonathan for sharing: “next to King Street Oyster Bar in NoMa”
Their website says:
“Inspired by the new approach to overnighting by hotels like Kimpton, W and Aloft, The Duncan Dog Hotel & Day Spa seeks to provide dogs and their owners first class service in a fun and sophisticated atmosphere. Located on M Street NE just off North Capitol, The Duncan plans to offer daycare, boarding and salon services for their customers. (more…)
North Capitol St and M Street, NW
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest.
At approximately 10:48 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 28 year-old Shantal Hill, of Northwest, DC.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”
Readers started reporting around 11pm:
“3-4 shots and then 5-6”
“Gunshots on M Street & New York Ave in NoMa about 10 mins ago. Heavy police presence now”
“Just heard a rapid succession of 8 or 9 gunshots – N. Capitol and M. Then two cars crashed into each other at the same corner. Tons of police arriving now…” (more…)
2nd and L Street, NE
Thanks to all who’ve reported: “huge smoke plume on or under train tracks at 2nd & M Street, NE”
“Heard explosion from inside my apartment next door.”
“Something exploded under the bridge on L St NE. Loud explosion followed busy huge fire and smoke.”
“Fire is out now. Some hero first responders out here got it under control quickly.”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 100 block L St NE. Fire beneath the railroad underpass involving a homeless encampment. No injuries reported.”
Developing: (more…)
Thanks to Sarah and Dennis for sending. Dennis reports: “Union Market’s rules: they divided the stores between grocery and takeout.”
Sarah reports: “Union market requiring everyone to order through an app and then have things brought to them. it looks like most will take caviar, door dash, postmates, grub hub, and Uber eats. Peregrine espresso uses an app called Joe Coffee.”
35 N Street, NE
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“Looks like the ANC protested the Menomale liquor license to negotiate specific restrictions and it was resolved with a settlement agreement recently. Hopefully this means the opening will be soon!”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
From a press release:
“Chef Eric Adjepong, a first-generation Ghanaian-American bringing West African cuisine to the mainstream, will open his first solo restaurant, On the Double, this spring. The fast-casual counter in Union Market will offer food of the African diaspora through the lens of a Caribbean-style roti shop, giving guests a more approachable introduction to African cuisine. (more…)
From MPD:
“On March 1, 2020, members of the Fifth District responded to the 100 block of New York Avenue NE for the report of a shooting. Officers located two adult males in a vehicle in the 1400 block of First Street NE suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. As officers were rendering aid to the two victims a third adult male was located at a gas station at the intersection of Florida Avenue NE and P Street NE. The third male was also suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. All three of the males sustained serious, but not life threatening injuries.
During the course of the investigation a semi-automatic handgun was located and the offenders were arrested. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What is this? Traffic camera? Saw this on North Capitol Ave just south of Pierce pointed at the northbound lane. It seems temporary. Is it a sound monitor?”
First and Pierce Street, NE
Thanks to Sam for sending:
“This sign’s being installed today at the lot at First and Pierce Streets NE, which has been used as a NoMa community hub (including for summer movie screenings and as a sometimes illicit dog park) for the last few years. Looks like the party’s ending in a couple weeks.”
601 2nd Street, NE at F Street.
“Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?” ― Robert Browning
“Dear PoPville,
Duet has been closed since the fire in December and I noticed today that the sign had been replaced. Looks like an outpost of Masala Art. Hope they can make it work, though I miss Toscana!”