From MPD:
“On July 11, 2021 at approximately 11:00 pm, officers of the First District responded to the report of a shooting on the 1400 block of 1st Street SW. Officers responded and found 3 adults, 1 female and 2 males shot on different parts of their bodies. (more…)
Photo by Michele Banks. Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”
Thanks to Michele for sending some photos from Franklin Square Park: “more grass, plants, skinny new trees.” Massive progress since we last checked in April. (more…)
“Round five of the 2002 ALMS visits Washington D.C. at the RFK Stadium street circuit.”
Oh wow, for those who missed out on this – it was awesome! Well it was either awesome or awful depending on who you ask. If you lived nearby it was LOUD. Anyway if PoPville was publishing in 2002 the comments would’ve broken the site for sure. I happened to come across this in an unrelated search and it is awesome. Or awful depending on who you ask. Have a look for yourselves: (more…)
This rental is located at 1033 Park Rd, NW #1 near 11th St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,300 / 2br – Renov Apt with Stainless Steel Appliances, 3 blks f/ Metro (more…)
Thanks to quickdraw for sending from Mount Vernon Square.
207 New York Ave, NW
Back in September 2020 we learned that a “a Vietnamese coffee shop/deli” was coming here. Turns out it’s a Pho Viet USA – thanks to Lily for sending the new signage! (more…)
via google maps
The liquor license placard for Sandlot Anacostia says:
“The Establishment will be a Tavern featuring outdoor cultural arts. Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment indoors and outdoors. Seating Capacity of 1000. Total Occupancy Load of 2000. Summer Garden seating capacity of 1000.” (more…)
5037 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Comet:
“I’m happy to announce Comet Ping Pong’s Summer Outdoor Music Series in our Parking Lot Pizza Garden! The first series was a huge success with the whole run of concerts selling out within a week!
Beginning July 19th and continuing into August, we will present a series of 7:00pm concerts in the Comet Ping Pong parking lot for a limited audience of pre-reserved, seated, dine-in guests. (more…)
June 23 Pedestrian Bridge Collapse across 295 Photo via DC Fire & EMS
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced plans to improve pedestrian accessibility across DC295 in Ward 7. In the next three years, DDOT will build three bridges–the replacement for the Lane Place Bridge, the Parkside Bridge, and the Douglass Street Bridge–to improve connectivity and pedestrian access for residents in Mayfair, Parkside, Eastland Gardens, and the surrounding communities of Deanwood and Minnesota Avenue.
“We are committed to working with the community and making the necessary investments to increase connectivity, improve safety, and build a multi-modal transportation network that works better for the residents of Ward 7,” said Mayor Bowser. “These three bridges, to be built over the next three years, are a critical component of this work and part of our overall effort to build a more connected DC.”
In the next three years, DDOT will build the following bridges: (more…)
13th and M St, NW photo by Takehiro Nakamura
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2054hrs in the 1200 block of 13th St NW. Two suspects stopped.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
Updates when MPD releases full report.
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