NoMa (Near Northeast)

“What kinds of things should we do to protect ourselves during the demolition and construction?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Clif Burns

“Dear PoPville,

A developer purchased and intends to tear down a church next to our small condo building. He intends to build a small condo building. What kinds of things should we do to protect ourselves during the demolition and construction? What are things to watch out for? We’ve read the horror stories about issues with the foundation or work stalling halfway through a project and want to do as much as we can to be pro-active about mitigating any potential impact to our building with all the work going on next door.”

12:45pm Shooting on New York Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all for messaging us.

From MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 200 block of New York Avenue NW. An adult male has sustained critical gunshot wounds.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

MPD “investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of North Capitol St NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers started reporting around 1:45pm: “6 gunshots fired rapidly on north Capitol/ NY ave, tons of cops, guy on ground holding his leg”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of North Capitol St NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries to the lower extremities. (more…)

The Duncan Dog Hotel Coming to Noma

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

About that police presence and helicopter around North Capitol/New York Ave Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Smoke Billowing in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Union Market Divided Between Grocery and Take Out – Take Out Ordered through apps

By Prince Of Petworth

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.”

Caribbean-style roti shop, On the Double, coming this spring to Union Market.

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Three Shot around 7pm near the Dave Thomas Circle last night, “offenders were arrested”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

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