Neighborhoods - PoPville

End of an Era: “City Bikes-permanently closed”

Published December 21, 2023 at 2:35PM | Updated January 3, 2024 at 9:28AM

Thanks to Andy for passing on the sad news about City Bikes Adams Morgan (2501 Champlain St, NW):

“Noticed they updated their Instagram bio to “permanently closed.” Unfortunate to see, I always had great experiences there.”

On their Facebook page they also post a permanent closure as well as noting “On September 21, 2023, City Bikes filed for Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy.” (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the ficus on the deck and exposed brick, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2023 at 2:05PM

This rental is located in Shaw/Truxton Circle. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

“Lululemon Navy Yard closed “temporarily” after being robbed at gunpoint.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2023 at 1:35PM

300 Tingey Street, SE photo by Mark Sussman

Thanks to Mark for sharing: “Lululemon Navy Yard closed “temporarily” after being robbed at gunpoint. Cash register was taken.”

Stay tuned.

“Do you think this is related to stealing checks?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2023 at 1:05PM

alert via US Postal Inspection Service

Thanks to Jax for writing about an alert from US Postal Inspection Service:

“Do you think this is related to stealing checks? I can’t imagine USPS would go after someone stealing packages. It must be really bad if USPS is actually getting involved?

‘WANTED: We’re offering up to $100K reward for info leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect who has been stealing mail from apartment buildings in the Adams Morgan area of northwest Washington, DC from October 2023 to present.'” (more…)

“multiple people shot” near Nats Park around noon. Update: “Two Dead, Two Critically Injured in Shooting, MPD Searching for Suspect Vehicle”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2023 at 12:30PM | Updated December 21, 2023 at 5:48PM

via google maps

MPD reports at 12:08pm: “MPD is on the scene of multiple people shot near the intersection of O Street, SW and Half Street, SW.”

From Alert DC:

“MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:

– Half Street between N and O Streets, SW
– South Capitol Street, SW, between N and O Streets, SW
– Carrollsburg Place and P Street, SW

Please use an alternate route”

This is a developing situation and will be updated as more info is released.

Update: (more…)

7-Eleven near Thomas Circle closed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2023 at 12:05PM

1100 Vermont Ave, NW

Thanks to Jeff for sending: “the 7-11 near Thomas Circle at L St NW and Vermont Ave NW closed. Signage already removed. Seemed like they did brisk business, so I was surprised.”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Cafe Cielo Panadería opens in former LJ Diner space!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2023 at 11:35AM

1432 Park Road, NW photo by Jeremy Sherman

Thanks to Jeremy for sharing the update from the former LJ Diner space:

“Cafe Cielo Panadería / Bakery – which was mentioned as coming soon in PoPville in Sept but now seems to be officially open. Welcome to the neighborhood and can’t wait to check it out!”

Anyone take an early taste?

#bakery

“Farm to Feast” coming to former Petworth Social Bar & Grill

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2023 at 10:35AM

821 Upshur Streeet, NW

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Just walking home from coffee and noticed a Farm to Feast LLC sign in the window at the former Petworth Social Bar & Grill @821 Upshur. Security door was open and the lights were on, first activity I’ve seen there in a while.” (more…)