“Dear PoPville,
Thought you’d appreciate how MPD responded to the break-ins across Woodley from the other night: Found this on my car this morning. Just push the burden onto the resident. Problem solved, then.” (more…)
Neighborhoods
15th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Brad and Kathryn for sending Friday Night:
“Everybody say goodbye to one of U street’s historic murals, because this very moment workmen are painting over the front facade of this new liquor store.”
1300 Yards Place, SE
lollypopeats writes: “Omg! New Maman opening in Navy Yard?! love that for the area especially with (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Big crash at 11th and S NW, across from Garrison Elementary. At at 3:27 AM, a green pickup truck with Maryland license plates came barreling down 11th St NW from U Street. It crossed through the intersection at 11th St. and S St NW at high rate of speed, veered into wrong/opposite side of street, (more…)
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3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW previously home to Burritos Fast, Taqueria Los Compadres, Lezo’s Taqueria, Tex Mex Burrito and most recently Taqueria Nacional.
Thanks to Michael for sending the update: “Spotted the sign and some progress on the interior at Joia Burger in Mt. Pleasant today. It’s looking nice!”
A peek inside: (more…)
This rental is located in Adams Morgan. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
A. writes this morning from 29th between Calvert and Woodley: “I counted 27 but cops counted some that drove away”
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Thanks to Colin (and others) for sending: “I was just at the Target on NY Ave, and I learned from one of the employees that the in-store CVS is closing soon. This CVS is, in my opinion, the best in the area – quick, efficient service, and knowledgeable/helpful staff. A real loss, imo.”
USA Today reported: “CVS is continuing to shutter storefronts in the new year and plans to close select pharmacies inside Target locations in the coming months. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Thanks to Matt (and others) for passing on:
“Dear Fans and Supporters,
I’m writing to update our community of fans, customers, athletes, employees, our union workforce, sponsors, partners and extended family members regarding last month’s announcement that Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District at Potomac Yard, the cornerstone of which will be a brand new, state-of-the-art arena for the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards.
Since the announcement, I have heard from fans across the DMV regarding the potential creation of a new Entertainment District if all approvals are received. I appreciate all the support and excitement from fans and customers about this project and I certainly acknowledge concerns heard from passionate members of the community. I look forward to hearing from those who are concerned, working to address any issues raised and demonstrating why I believe this is the best decision for our fans, our thousands of full and part-time employees, the teams, the athletes, our partners, and the DMV.
I believe in the DMV and will always be an advocate for our extended community, for the benefit of our teams and fans. My goal is to always take the high road and I believe I have lived up to that. However, I feel that it is important for me to address you, our community, directly, presenting the facts of this project.
At the heart of this decision is my belief that this project will accomplish two critical objectives: (more…)
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14th and P Street, NW previously home to Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Scuttlebutt confirmed!!
Thanks to PR for sending: “Corner of 14th St NW and P St NW is finally turning over.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.