NoMa (Near Northeast)

Red Bear Brewing Hopes to Open Next to REI “in early 2019”

By Prince Of Petworth


2nd, Delaware and M Street, NE

From a press release:

“Red Bear Brewing Company started construction this week on its future home at the District’s historic Uline Arena building. The brewery is partnering with 3877, a D.C. design studio, and McLean, Va.’s PWC Builders for the project. The site, which sits adjacent to the REI flagship store at Uline, totals ~7,000 square feet and will include a brewery, kitchen, taproom, and event space.

“We will be able to pack in up to 300 thirsty craft-beer patrons, board game enthusiasts, drag queens, NoMa locals, and happy-hour hunters,” said Bryan Van Den Oever, one of the brewery’s three co-founders. (more…)

Man Shot Multiple Times “in the area of” Union Station around 11:55pm Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“We have a confirmed shooting, a crime scene was located in the area of # 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE with shell casings.  ShotSpotter detected 8 rounds at # 2 Massachusetts Ave.  So we had lookout broadcasted for a Hit & Run vehicle speeding away from Union Station around the same time as when Shotspotter alert come out. (more…)

“I can’t help but wonder if it’s time someone looks into what’s going on–perhaps even Pepco?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

For the second time in a week we have widespread power outage issues in the triangle east of 2nd St NE, South of Florida Ave and north of the H Street. On the Pepco outage map it looks like approximately 1,300 customers are without power. Last week’s outage(s) map looked like a “Whac-A-Mole” game, one outage would get fixed and multiple smaller ones would pop up. (more…)

“Whenever I walk over to the station, there are groups of people completely passed out or tweaking from drugs.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Ian Livingston

“Dear PoPville,

I work near Union Station and use to live around the area two years ago, and have noticed the amount of homeless people and drug users around Union Station appears to have dramatically increased. Whenever I walk over to the station, there are groups of people completely passed out or tweaking from drugs. Recently, one person, who was clearly high, was just wandering around in the middle of the street with his eyes closed. Later I saw, the police had to intervene.

Anyway, it makes me feel very unsafe and uneasy about walking over to Union Station. Does anyone know why there has been—what appears to be–an increase in homeless people in the area?”

Ed. Note: In May of 2016 we spoke about “Harassment Outside Union Station” and later that month Korrin L. Bishop, on behalf of Capitol Hill Group Ministry wrote a thoughtful response.

“Magnolia Bakery, the cult New York City bakery cherished for their freshly baked, classic American desserts, will open this September in Union Station.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in January we first broke the news that a Magnolia Bakery (and many others) was coming to Union Station. We just got word that they’ll be opening in September! Here’s the full press release:

“Magnolia Bakery, the cult New York City bakery, cherished for its freshly baked, classic American desserts, is thrilled to announce that it will soon open inside Washington, D.C.’s historic Union Station. Upon debuting, the brand will introduce its signature cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, icebox desserts and more to the Nation’s Capital. (more…)

Stellina Pizzeria coming to Noma

By Prince Of Petworth


399 Morse Street, SE

Thanks to Michael (and Seth) word about Stellina Pizzeria: “Next to Shouk and the spectacular Pluma on the corner.”

The liquor license placard for Stellina says:

“New C Restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Seating Capacity of 40, Total Occupancy Load of 60. Sidewalk Cafe with 20 seats.”

STAY TUNED.

Black Panther Showing at the Union Market Drive-In/Walk-In this Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Amanda for sending from Union Market:

“$10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Free for walk-ups.

Friday August 3 | Black Panther
T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, rises to the throne in the isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider who was a childhood victim of T’Challa’s father’s mistake.
2h 15 min, rated PG-13
Lot opens 6:00, Lot closes promptly at 8:15, Film begins 8:45, Film ends at 11:00

For more information and tickets click here.”

Union Oyster Bar & Lounge coming to 5th and Morse near Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth


The proper photo by PoPville reader Rosette – thanks and sorry about the earlier mess up!

The liquor license placard for Union Oyster Bar & Lounge says:

“A New Class “C” oyster and seafood restaurant and lounge. The restaurant will have 80 indoor seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 319. Licensee is requesting a 15 seat Summer Garden, and a 24 seat Sidewalk Café. The Licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to include Live Entertainment and Dancing inside the premises only.”

Their Facebook page says: (more…)

“On a given day, I count between five and ten DC Housing Authority vehicles parked there.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I write to you to highlight what appears to be a systemic problem and/or waste of resources by the D.C. Housing Authority and its employees at their headquarters, located at 1133 North Capitol St. NE in NoMa.

Although the Housing Authority has two parking lots (an open lot in the front of their building and a gated lot behind as noted in some of the pictures, in addition to paid parking in lots at 44-88 M St NE), the Housing Authority routinely and consistently parks their DC government vehicles in metered spots on both M St NE and Pierce St NE. (more…)

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