“Dear PoPville,
I live on Park Pl next to the Old Soldiers Home, and spotted what appears to be a wolf?? (Sunday). Security was called and they contacted the Humane Rescue Alliance.
It stood up and howled but didn’t really move from its place for a solid hour. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I came across this white Lexus at the intersection of Appleton & 31st Streets in Forest Hills / Van Ness yesterday (Saturday) morning. Photos don’t do justice of the bizarre angle this car landed in. (more…)
1633 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending:
“Malbec on 17th street is closed. See them moving stuff out this weekend.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a woman in Northwest, D.C.
On Monday, January 1, 2024, at approximately 1:18 a.m., members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District responded to the 4300 block of Military Road, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a woman inside of a hotel room with gunshot wound injuries. She died at the scene. (more…)
This rental is located at 129 TENNESSEE AVE. NE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Chef Johnny Spero courtesy Reverie
From a press release:
“Reverie, Chef Johnny Spero’s beloved Michelin-starred tasting experience in Georgetown, is thrilled to announce its return, coming February 2024. More than a year after tragically burning to the ground, Chef Spero is bringing his esteemed restaurant back to life. A Georgetown neighborhood gem, Reverie is an intimate, transportive dining experience that is both bold, yet surprising and playful with a menu that draws from the local daily catch, as well as the finest global ingredients.
Shortly after opening and winning its first MICHELIN Guide Star, Chef Spero’s first iteration of Reverie caught fire in August of 2022, (more…)
1524 U Street, NW via google maps
Thanks to Donna for passing on the sad news from Zawadi: “An iconic presence in the community for over three decades is saying farewell.”
Zawadi writes:
“This will be our last newsletter of 2023. We take this opportunity to convey that we will be closing our brick and mortar store on Friday, Jan. 27, 2024. As you can imagine, it has been a difficult decision and one that has taken many years to reach. However, we are satisfied in knowing that I have lived my dream life for 32 years and have walked unimaginable roads with Zawadi. I have touched and been touched by many lives. Now it is time to move on to the next chapter. (more…)
1400-1404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Back in October there was Steven Madden coming soon signs here. Now it’s: (more…)
617 Morton Street, NW
Thanks to Zak for sending the latest at Park Morton: “Looks like construction has topped out and windows are starting to go in” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
These bags of sand have been sitting on Church Street NW near 14th Street for two or three weeks. Anyone need some sand?”