“Dear PoPville,
Last week, several residents (in Adams Morgan) were woken up in the wee hours by a ferocious commotion: dog/owner rat patrol. You have likely read in the Washington Post about this group in Adams Morgan that goes out at night as a cadre and siccs their dogs on the local rats. As an idea it seems useful, but in reality it is a frightening event that is neither good for the dogs, nor useful for the residents. (more…)
2309 Calvert Street, NW
A sad sign of the times in Woodley Park: (more…)
1326 14th Street, NW
Well this is magical: (more…)
2311 Calvert Street, NW opened here in 2022
Sad news from Thai and Time Again:
“This is our restaurant in Northwest Washington DC Calvert and Connecticut Street we are for sale and we are motivated” (more…)
Thanks to E. for sharing the note posted at the Costco gas pumps: (more…)
Spotted in Mount Pleasant:
“This is not normal
This is not okay
And it doesn’t have to be this way”
From a press release:
“Red Bull Spin Off is bringing a one-of-a-kind spectacle to the nation’s capital this summer — a high-energy tandem bicycle challenge set on a water-based obstacle course at The Wharf. Taking place on June 27, the event will kick off Fourth of July celebrations in DC as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary festivities. Inspired by the wildly popular Red Bull Stalen Ros series in Europe, Red Bull Spin Off DC invites teams of two to design, build, and ride custom-crafted bikes across a floating course — where creativity meets competition and wipeouts are part of the show.
Participants can apply now until Sunday, May 3, (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW
I have been getting a few messages from folks worried about the Maman Joon/Z Burger combo in Columbia Heights (opened there in 2024.)
I’m happy to say they were still open when I walked by on Saturday so fingers crossed!
Concerns are understandable given (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Terri for sending the latest from the Petworth Wendy’s: (more…)
4401-4435 Benning Road, NE
From a press release:
“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO) Inc., today announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of The Waymark, a 109-unit, mixed-income community in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 7. The new affordable housing development will be reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30%, 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)