3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Arnold for sending the latest:
“Sign up for Mika’s Neopolitan Pizza in Woodley Park, across from the zoo.”
They’ll be taking over the old 7-Eleven AND the space next door closer to Starbucks.
STAY TUNED.
Neighborhoods
From Alley Fest:
“On Saturday, July 26, the heart of D.C. comes alive for the 2nd Annual ALLEY FEST — a celebration of community, culture, flavor, and fun in Blagden Alley & Naylor Court.
Expect an unforgettable day with: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Any update on plans for the Old Engine Company No. 12 site on North Capitol that caught fire in December, 2023? I live in the neighborhood and haven’t seen any recent activity there other than the occasional construction crew every few months. (more…)
20 M Street, SE
Thanks to Brit and Drew for sending:
“Takumi, coming into Navy Yard into the space that used to be Big Stick that closed earlier in the year.” (more…)
photo by Rukasu1
From the office of DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced today that the Committee of the Whole will hold a vote on the “Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025.”
“Today we’re scheduling a vote for Friday August 1, 2025 to consider the RFK campus legislation,” Mendelson said. “We’ve been working with the Washington Commanders for several weeks and we feel we have a much-improved agreement that would bring the team back to their historical home, as well as develop the land around the RFK campus.”
“It’s clear that the Commanders showed through their negotiations their commitment to the District. And their willingness to consider what’s in the best interest of our citizens. The process working with the Commanders has been extremely productive and they’ve been a cooperative partner.
“Overwhelmingly, residents have asked the Council for due diligence on this multi-billion-dollar deal. And under immense outside pressure to rush the process, I feel that, along with next weeks’ hearings, the Council will have what’s needed to move forward with a vote.”
The Committee of the Whole and the Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a public hearing on the legislation on July 29 and a hearing with government and team officials on July 30.
HOW THE DEAL HAS BEEN IMPROVED (more…)
Thanks to Aaron for sending from the P Street Whole Foods in Logan Circle:
“Coffee bar gone! Being replaced by a larger customer service area.”
Good call by Whole Foods or big mistake?
3215 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Terry votes: “Truly ugly.”
Survey says: Thumbs up or down?
TBH I think it looks fine. Good even. Of course, I miss the mural, but as we’ve truly beaten that horse to death – density is more important etc. etc.
So what’s your vote on the building itself – does it fit the neighborhood?
1847 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was checking for any info on the ‘coming soon’ Urban Mart in Shaw and realized that (more…)
From our, very, VERY old friends at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon Street, NW):
“Make sure to join us, August 10th (Sunday) at 4PM for our 21st anniversary party!! There’s going to be a whole lotta dancing, drankin’ and eating!! We can’t wait!! See you there!!”
Wonderland has reached legal drinking age – huge congrats on this insane milestone. Here’s too many more!
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A reader reports around 6:45pm last night (Tuesday) in Logan Circle:
“The facts:
Tonight, while walking my dog through Logan circle, three US Parks Police officers in bulletproof vests each armed with two guns visible on each hip, walked up to this multigenerational family.
I’d been sitting on a bench enjoying the low humidity and smiling watching the little girls in this family dance to a very tasteful volume music, a mother showing her family a painting she’d done, and many generations doing what we all love to do in Logan circle- relax and enjoy the world walking by.
Update: the music the girl was dancing to was 60 decibels and it was 6:30 pm, which, per google, “Normal Conversation: 60 dB is the approximate sound level of two people talking to each other at a normal speaking volume, about one meter apart.“ (I was there, and measured the decibels using an app on my phone, called “decibel x”. I was about 30’ away. in the moment because I knew someone would make this argument. I also live in the neighborhood.)
This group, like many others in Logan circle at happy hour on a nice night, was calmly enjoying a low key beer.
In fact, there were several other picnics sitting around the circle that were doing exactly the same thing.
The only difference is this family was black, and the other groups were white. (more…)