“Dear PoPville,
A few years ago a developer bought the row home behind us and used it as their office (despite it being zoned residential). Over those years they never took out their garbage and often let it pile 3 or 4 trash bags high. The rats had a field days and there was constantly trash everywhere. We tried talking to them and filed complaints with the city when that did not work but the issue continued until the day they received their demo permits for a condo conversion. (more…)
This rental is located at 1355 17th Street near O Street. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
975 I Street, NW
Thanks to Fred for passing on from WJLA: “Robbers use fire extinguisher in DC Chanel store heist, security guard fires shots”
From MPD Sunday: “MPD is on the scene of a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.
Update: Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy provides an update regarding the discharge of firearm, by a Special Police Officer, during a robbery in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD at 12:37pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 5400 block of Illinois Ave NW. Lookout for (2) Suspects, (1) suspect is wearing black jacket fur around the hood, black jeans, and black and white shoes. Last seen running Northbound on Kennedy St NW.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Northwest D.C. (more…)
1924 8th Street, NW update: sign added 12/20
Reader report: “Do you know what happened to Union Kitchen on 8th NW Shaw? It’s all boarded up.”
“Union grocery in Shaw is closing permanently Sunday.”
Updates when we learn more.
1720 14th Street, NW previously home to Mexicue
Ed. Note: Was originally gonna be called Naan Stop Indian Kitchen.
Oh! Naan Indian Kitchen writes: “Grand opening was yesterday [Saturday], and we had a great time with our customers who welcomed us wholeheartedly. Stop by to say hello”
Their website says:
“Oh! Naan is more than just a restaurant; it’s a family-based culinary journey rooted in a rich, three-decade history within the food and restaurant industry. With a deep-seated passion for creating memorable dining experiences, our family brings a wealth of expertise and tradition to the heart of Washington, D.C.
Our commitment to crafting authentic Punjabi flavors (more…)
517 H Street, NE via DC Harvest
“Unfortunately the neighborhood has changed and nobody is coming out.”
DC Harvest writes on their IG:
“A Heartfelt Farewell to DC Harvest.
To Our Valued Community in Washington, D.C.,
It is with mixed emotions and a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved farm-to-table restaurant, DC Harvest. We write this letter to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible journey we have shared with you, the wonderful people of Washington, D.C. (more…)
28th and N Street, NW
NBC Washington reported: “Officers arrested a man who sprayed a foul-smelling substance on two people outside the Kesher Israel Congregation in Georgetown. Sources told News4 that the suspect was yelling, “Gas the Jews.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District have announced an arrest has been made in a simple assault offense that occurred in Northwest.
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, at approximately 9:26 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 2800 block of N Street, Northwest, for the report of an individual spraying an unknown substance at two victims while shouting an anti-Semitic phrase. (more…)
1850 K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Finally decided to check out The Square so we could get our fix of Anne Cashion’s delicious food, but Cashion’s Rendezvous was closed!! We were devastated. (more…)
