hahaha thanks to Christopher for sending:
“Whole Foods is out here trying to invent new neighborhoods. “South Capitol Hill” is not a thing. If you’re south of I-695, you’re in Navy Yard. Them’s the rules.”
If I may – 1. I agree.
2. Whole Foods could call this area South East Shaw and people would still be excited about this opening.
3. I’d be curious to hear the perspective of the “Capitol Riverfront” on this one…
OK, from Whole Foods: (more…)
202 M Street, SE
From sweet, sweet scuttlebutt in December 2017 to a sweet, sweet soft opening tomorrow!!
It’s no secret that I love Wiseguy Pizza – arguably the best slice of pizza in the District of Columbia. So, they could open in a cardboard box and I’d be excited about it. Well, I’m hyperventilating as I type this because the transformed Il Parco space is freaking beautiful. You can see for yourself in a sec but first let me quickly add the important stuff – soft opening tomorrow at noon [Tuesday] until the pizza runs out [stay tuned for regular hours], Counter Culture coffee and pastries will be kick off in it’s beautiful space starting in about a month. There will be beer. And when the weather warms up again there will be house made gelato. Congrats to Navy Yard, you are very, very lucky peeps.
Feast on the new space:
Many more photos (more…)
From an email:
“Hi friends! I’m sure you’ve heard about the devastating fire at Arther Capper Senior Building in Navy Yard last week. My friend Emi and I are organizing a fundraiser this Thursday, September 27th from 5pm–10pm at Mission in Navy Yard, and we would like to cordially invite you and your friends to help raise money to assist these seniors meet their immediate needs!
Arthur Capper Senior Building Fundraiser
Thursday, September 27th
Mission Navy Yard (1221 Van Street, SE)
*The event is family friendly until 8:30 pm.
We will be accepting cash, checks, Harris Teeter gift cards, and credit card donations on site, with 100% of donations going directly to the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, who is coordinating and collecting donations for the residents. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just a quick heads up to my Navy Yard peeps. A neighbor watched construction workers posting these signs right around 10am. She was questioning the fact that cars were already parked there. You can see it was printed yesterday and they literally posted them after the restricted time began. I’m fortunate enough to have garage parking, but just wanted to give a warning to anyone parked on I (eye) street, SE between half and 1st Street.”
Thanks to Beth for confirming the Navy Yards Whole Foods opening date of October 18th!!
Photo by Marta DH
Update:
“The Capitol Hill Community Foundation has partnered with the Van Ness Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and ANC Commissioner Meredith Fascett to create a fund to accept donations and fundraise for the Capper Seniors who lost their homes in the fire that destroyed the 900 5th St. SE Capper Senior Building on September 19th.
Marta writes:
“The Capper apartments this morning – the extent of the damage is very visible. @dcfireems appears to still be working on the scene.”
Photo by Deb Landau
From Alert DC:
“DC Public Schools reports Van Ness Elementary School will be closed Thursday, September 20, 2018 due to poor air quality from the nearby fire on Wednesday night. Updates for Van Ness parents and families are forthcoming.”
From Ward 6 CM Allen:
“Councilmember Charles Allen and staff are on-site currently at the fire at the Arthur Capper Senior Building at 900 5th St., SE to help displaced residents. From Councilmember Allen:
“We aren’t sure how the fire started at Arthur Capper Senior Building in Navy Yard. DC Firefighters needed to rescue a few residents via window from the higher floors. When neighbors saw there was smoke, they ran into the building and started alerting senior residents by knocking on doors. (more…)
900 5th Street, SE
Thanks to Nick and Eric for sending. It appears to be the Arthur Capper Senior Apartments.
“This new senior community in Capitol Hill was completed in 2007 and features 162 units with Capital skyline views. Arthur Capper Senior provides all the features and amenities that an independent senior will need with an emphasis on quick and easy public transportation, shopping, schools, and restaurants.”
Photo by Susan, 4:27pm
Alert DC reports:
“DC FEMS report Fire Activity at 900 5th Street SE. Updates to follow as information becomes available. Please avoid the area.”
“MPD reports the following streets are closed due to fire activity: 5th St form Virginia Ave to K St SE, 4th and K St’s SE, 5th and K St’s SE, and 5th and L St’s SE. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I received the attached letter in the mail this week about the alley improvement project hitting my alley this week.
I live 2 blocks from both Nats Park and Audi Field and both of those stadiums have events during the time covered. When Bowser announced that the State of Emergency yesterday I remembered the letter said “weather dependent” and I called DDOT to confirm no work would be done due to that state of emergency.
The woman I encountered was rude and unhelpful. I won’t post her name here, but she basically said “The letter said weather permitting, so if you had read it you would know the answer and wouldn’t have to call.” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Annie Miller
“Dear PoPville,
Does DC have any plans for a bike path connecting the Wharf to Buzzard Point and the Yards Park via Fort Lesley McNair? I know that the NPS plan for Buzzard Point includes a bike path that extends to where the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail currently ends, but how about all the way around that point? (more…)
3210 Georgia Ave, NW
From District Dogs:
“District Dogs, a locally-owned pet care company founded in 2014, is heading south… Southeast, that is. Owner Jacob Hensley and his energetic team of dog walkers and daycare attendants are expanding their reach to the thriving Navy Yard neighborhood. [1221 Van Street SE]
With over four years of doing a brisk dog-walking business and almost two years of providing daycare and boarding services at their Park View location, the move marks District Dogs’ first foray outside of Northwest DC. (more…)
