1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen
From a press release:
“The Bullpen is thrilled to announce that it will return for the 2021 season. The venue opens at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 1st for the 7:09pm Washington Nationals’ home opener against the New York Mets. Admission is free!
COVID-19 regulations will be fully enforced with socially-distanced outdoor seating, mobile ordering, contact tracing, and mask requirements. (more…)
N Street and Half Street, SE
Thanks to Pepe for sending.
MLB issued a release in January:
“The Washington Nationals announced today a multi-year, exclusive partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company. Key details of the partnership include the opening of a BetMGM Sportsbook connected to Nationals Park and the launch of a mobile app within the permitted area around the Park, as well as fan-focused campaigns and co-branding opportunities. (more…)
Photo by John Sonderman
“Dear PoPville,
An extraordinarily kind and very strong gentleman fished me and my dog out of the Anacostia River this morning [Sunday] and back onto a dock near Navy Yard – no small feat as I’m 7 months pregnant… (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Stopped to take this picture along the “fast casual row” on 1st St SE in Navy Yard. Then had to walk my bike around the sign. DPW’s irony game is strong.”
Michael writes: “Road crews are installing bollards and protected curbs for the bike lane on 20th St NW! (more…)
Half and N Street, SE rendering courtesy Silver Diner
Last week we learned that “Half & N silver diner rumors appear to be true.” Let’s mark that 100% true. All the info from a press release:
“Silver Diner has just signed a lease for its first Silver Diner restaurant in Washington, D.C. While the company operates a restaurant in Northwest, Washington–Silver, American Brasserie, it has never had a Silver Diner in D.C. The 8,000 square foot, two-story space is located at Half and N streets, Southeast. It is located next to Nationals Park. (more…)
Photo by TG
Readers started reporting around 4:41pm.
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce two arrests have been made in reference to a Homicide and Armed Carjacking (Taser) offense that occurred on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the 1200 block of Van Street, Southeast.
At approximately 4:31 pm, members of the First District responded to listed location for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 66 year-old Mohammad Anwar, of Springfield, VA.
The Detectives’ investigation on the scene revealed that the suspects assaulted the victim with a taser while carjacking the victim which resulted in a motor vehicle accident.
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, a 13 year-old juvenile female, of Southeast, DC, and a 15 year-old juvenile female, of Fort Washington, MD, were arrested and charged with Felony Murder and Armed Carjacking (Taser).”
Original report from MPD: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There’s a section of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail that goes through Navy Yard SE, where there is a large boardwalk section. I’ve taken several walks along this route and seen many mopeds and motorcycles being driven full speed over the boardwalk pedestrian bridge there in full daylight in the afternoon. Today (Monday) two at once drove over it, then turned around and came back, while there were A LOT of pedestrians walking. There were elderly couples, people with strollers, people with wobbly toddlers, vet techs taking day-boarded dogs for walks, and everyone scrambled to avoid being hit and the poor dogs were terrified. (more…)
1025 First Street, SE
Thanks to Miriam for sending: “I spotted signs for a Pho Junkie opening in the old Roy Boys spot in Navy Yard, next to Parc Riverside.” (more…)
Thanks to Jake for sending: “Half & N silver diner rumors appear to be true. Their reps were making the rounds to various residential buildings today. Told our GM first floor diner, second floor bar overlooking the ballpark entrance.”
Stay tuned!
via google maps
From MPD:
“On 3/18/21 at approximately 8:00 pm. First District officers responded to the 1200 block of I Street SE for the report of a shooting. Officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the body. (more…)
