837 22nd Street, NW courtesy Foggy Bottom Association History Project
“Dear PoPville,
I thought you might be interested in the issue addressed in the attached letter. Waggaman letter to GW (PDF)
GW plans to tear down a 135 year old building across from Whole Foods to create a small area of green space and ultimately a new building. (more…)
This rental is located at 1881 3rd Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,575 / 2br – Light filled LeDroit Park 2BR (more…)
From the DowntownDC BID:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Shaolin Jazz will host their fourth annual DowntownDC Summer Flicks – CAN I KICK IT? movie series on the recently reopened National Building Museum’s West Lawn. The outdoor, cinematic experience starts Tuesday, May 25, 2021, and will be accompanied by a social distancing lawn design.
The free movie series will run for 10 consecutive Tuesday nights from May 25 through July 27. Movies will begin at sunset and attendees are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 pm for best seating. (more…)
2301 M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Landmark Theater West End…has disappeared entirely from the Landmark Theaters website. It was still listed as “Temporarily Closed” not very long ago.”
Ed. Note: Still waiting to hear about E Street and Atlantic plumbing opening dates.
They opened here back in July 2011. Their phone has been disconnected too. (more…)
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Liz, Anthony and Sarah for sending: ” FYI! Johnny’s Half Shell sign is down on Columbia Rd and a new one is being installed for Los Compañeros!” (more…)
3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
This edition of Wegmans Watch from a press release “City Ridge is Topping Out!”:
“Roadside Development and NASH, are pleased to announce that City Ridge will top out this week. The last concrete deck for the project was poured on May 18, 2021. This last deck sits on the south end of the lawn in front of the former Fannie Mae building that is currently being redeveloped as the future home of International Baccalaureate’s Global Centre for the Americas. The first of six residential buildings located behind the Fannie Mae building topped out in November 2020, and the last residential building topped out the first week of May 2021. (more…)
Cool:
1940 9th Street, NW
From DC9:
“For the last year and a half, the dance floors of DC have been silent, without a single birthday party in sight. Here at DC9, we understand the importance of having your annual throw-down, and invite you to party like you just turned 21. Every Friday and Saturday night for a month beginning June 11, YOU’RE INVITED to “THE LOST BIRTHDAY CLUB,” a place where time doesn’t exist, and everyone understands that “getting back to normal” means outrageous, pop-music forward birthday parties. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in the 2900 Block of Adams Mill Road, Northwest.
At approximately 8:45 am, the suspect approached the female victim, on a trail, at the listed location. The suspect assaulted the victim with the intention of committing a sexual act. (more…)