“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?”
NoMa (Near Northeast)
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.”
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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!”
“Dear PoPville,
Lady has been found!!! The owner was able to find her this afternoon, in part because of tips from people commenting– Kelly was able to go to areas where she had been seen and picked her up at 13th and U.
From the owner: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
My neighbor’s dog was stolen from her yard Saturday at 4th and L St. NE. We are desperate trying to get the word out. All of our neighbors are coming together, doing whatever we can to get this puppy home. This has been reported it to the police and animal control. If anyone else has camera footage or information that may be helpful, please contact Kelly. Pictures of Lady, female pitbull, brown with white markings, un-spayed, not microchipped (above.)
Thanks to Rob for sending the good word. When I stopped by on Saturday (see above) I knew they were close and was anxiously awaiting this message. The Jersey Mike’s opened too: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live at 1st and R St. NW near Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale. was awakened at 2:44am this morning by an unusually loud, low-flying helicopter. It seemed to be making repeated passes right over our house in intervals of about 30 seconds (i.e. never straying far from directly overhead. Objects on shelves and nightstand and walls in my room were rattling when the helicopter passed over our house. This lasted for quite some time — approximately 20 minutes. Any idea what was going on?”
A few folks also inquired @PoPville on twitter and Alan found from US Park Police that: “The Eagle was assisting MPD with a critical missing 70 y.o. with dementia.”
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via google maps
From MPD:
“The First District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred this evening at approximately 7:30 pm. The victim, an adult male, reported that while in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW he sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. There is no lookout information at this time.
This incident is being actively investigated by detectives from the First District. Should anyone have information about the incident, please contact the First District detectives office at 202-299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
700 block of Florida Ave, NW
A reader reports that in Shaw he heard 5-6 shots fired.
From MPD:
“MPD is investigating calls for sounds of gunshots in the area of the 700 block of Florida Ave NW and the Unit block of Florida Ave NE. There are no victims at this time. Due to traffic congestion, please avoid those areas until further notice.”
Updates when/if more is known/released.
1222 First Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
This morning they started the demolition of the old nightclub Ibiza at First and Patterson (between N and M) in NoMa. Rumor has it that another hotel will be going up on that spot.”
More than a rumor! Washington Business Journal reported that a citizenM hotel is coming. Updates as construction progresses.