39-41 New York Ave, NE rendering via UIP

Oof on the name.

From UIP:

“# of Units:99 Condominiums
Project Status:Pre-Development
Completion Date:Spring 2020

Conveniently positioned in the heart of the thriving mixed-use neighborhood of NoMa, The TRIBECA Condominiums are just one and a half blocks from the NoMa/Gallaudet U Metro Station and offer close proximity to nearby retail including Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter, Starbucks, REI, and Peet’s Coffee. (more…)



1250 U Street, NW

From DPR:

“On Friday, August 30, 2019, DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be moving its headquarters from 1250 U Street NW and Columbia Heights Recreation Center to one centralized location at 1275 First Street NE. As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, the new DPR headquarters will be open for business. DPR’s Customer CARE phone number remains the same: (202) 673-7647.

The move to one location will allow increased collaboration and coordination between DPR divisions to provide an elevated level of Customer CARE to District residents.

The following central operations’ offices will be housed at 1275 First Street NE: (more…)


From the the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty:

“The Law Center is disappointed at the common misconceptions in NoMa BID’s open letter. We understand that people are worried about their ability to safely walk through public spaces and would also like to point out that we should be equally concerned about the safety of solutions for the underrepresented NoMa residents – those living with homelessness.

The request to place “pedestrian safe-passage zones” in NoMa can quickly become a way to exclude vulnerable NoMa residents. It is an act of dividing human beings into groups of people who are considered “illegally encamped” and those who are not, those deemed worthy of safety and those who are not. We are falling into an “us versus them” narrative, which sees the “other” as a threat that must be strategically removed. (more…)


From a press release:

“For the sixth consecutive year, the Mixtress herself, Gina Chersevani of Buffalo & Bergen and Suburbia will again be hosting a D.C. Beer Week spotlight event: Brewers on the Block at the outdoor drinks haven Suburbia at Union Market on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 2:00-6:00PM, with unlimited tastings for $55. Crack open a cold one and join Chersevani in celebrating a love of all things local! (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

This is an open letter the NoMa BID just released on the homeless encampments under the passway. TLDR it is pretty much a call to action on public to contact DC Gov for help on this issue after attempts by NoMA BID.

In light of the discussion on the Columbia Heights Plaza I’d be curious on PoPulace feedback to NoMa situation. Unlike Columbia Heights, NoMa has a BID that has tried for years to address the issue of the homeless encampment with their resources and funds. As a NoMa office worker I see the NoMa BID street team cleaning the underpass between the scheduled cleanings that DC DPW (?) handles on top of their daily work to keep the NoMA streets and public spaces clean.

If an organization like NoMA BID that has the manpower, resources, funds, and presumably connections with DC Govt can’t grapple this issue what hope do we have for Columbia Heights that doesn’t have help in the form of BID and what will it take to address & at least alleviate/improve this issue in the short term.”

Full letter from the Noma BID: (more…)



1270 4th Street, NE photo by Daniel Swartz

From a press release:

La Cosecha​, EDENS’ upcoming contemporary Latin market (1270 4th Street NE) in the Union Market District, will celebrate its opening preview celebration with a festive block party and special concert, presented by title partner ​Events DC and ​headlined by Grammy-winning Latin fusion band ​Ozomatli​ on Saturday, September 7 ​from 11am-7pm. (more…)



1001 North Capitol Street, NE via Town Danceboutique

Town Danceboutique closed after 10 years in Shaw last August. By the by – this is how it looks today (on Saturday):


2000 block of 8th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Town 2.0 says:

“New Class “C” Nightclub offering entertainment, DJ, and dancing with snack offerings. Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 125 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 524 with seating for 40 patrons inside premises. Entertainment will occur inside the premises only

HOURS OF OPERATION (INSIDE PREMISES AND FOR SIDEWALK CAFE) Sunday through Thursday 12pm – 4am Friday and Saturday 12pm – 5am”

Town tweeted last night: (more…)


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