“Dear PoPville,
I’m loving the fact that I now live right in the center of a craft district, so I wanted to do my small part in promoting these amazing businesses in the Manor Park/Brightwood neighborhoods. See the event details below. I hope they get a huge turn out, and I hope beer, cider, and spirit hopping in our neighborhood becomes a thing!” (more…)
7306 Carrol Ave.
Thanks to Natalie for sending: “Soko, a new butcher and deli, is coming to Takoma/Takoma Park.”
I’m told by the owners via email that they are “hoping to be open by early December!” (more…)
Eric reports around 3:30pm: “Car on tracks just now Blair and Underwood NW. accident maybe 45 mins ago” (more…)
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1930hrs in the 7400 block of Blair Road NW. Lookout for a white sedan (shooting) followed by black SUV last seen eastbound on Fern St NW towards Blair Rd NW. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
via google maps
From MPD:
“First District Homicide. At approximately 9:47 PM, MPD was called to the scene of a shooting victim. Upon arrival on the 400 block of 13th St. SE, (more…)
Thanks to Ashley for sending “Spock the Frenchie at the Takoma Park farmers market!”
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series starting with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
7310 Carroll Avenue courtesy Old Takoma Business Association
From an email:
“Azalea City Nails will join the Takoma Park business community in the Fall of 2021. Located at 7310 Carroll Avenue at the Takoma Junction, Azalea City Nails will focus on natural nails with waterless services and a line-up of non- toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free polishes. (more…)
via The Parks
From a press release:
“Hines, Urban Atlantic and Triden Development Group announced today they have closed on one acre at The Parks at Walter Reed to develop Kite House, a 109-unit luxury condominium property. Grosvenor Americas provided financing through its Structured Development Finance program. Bank OZK is providing the construction financing. Construction on Kite House is planned to begin in October with completion of the project in early 2023.
Kite House will offer contemporary and stylish one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes elevated by concierge service, convenient coworking space, a modern fitness center, and an inspiring indoor-outdoor lounge. Designed with 109 for-sale units, including nine affordable units, and 11,000 rentable square feet of retail, (more…)
6833 4th Street, NW at the Takoma Theater
From the Old Takoma Business Association:
“Turning Natural
6th DC area location of this popular smoothie and juice bar. Plus veggie burgers, waffles, acai and pitaya bowls, salads, soups and pastries.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“On Saturday June 26, 2021 at approximately 3pm, the Metropolitan Police Department received information for a potential large gathering in the 300 block of Van Buren Street NW. There will be an increase in police presence and activity.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“On June 6, 2021, at approximately 1:37 AM Officers responded to the area of the 6800 block of Georgia ave NW for a possible shooting victim. The Victim advised two suspects approached him while in the 600 block of Dahlia Street NW where one produced a handgun and demanded property. The victim grabbed the firearm which discharged striking the victim in the hand. The Suspects fled in an unknown direction.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”