
This rental is located at 13th and U Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

This rental is located at 13th and U Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

Thanks to Jeff for sending from Downtown yesterday:
“Yes, these are goats on leashes wearing diapers. No, I do not have an explanation. But they were very, very cute.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

3701 Newark Street, NW
Yesterday we learned that the Matchbox in Cathedral Commons had closed. Props the Yellow Liner who guessed correctly: “My guess would be Makers Union, since that’s been expanding locally, including a location that was going to be a Matchbox at the Wharf. I could see a gastropub doing pretty well in that location, though I would much prefer something that’s less corporate, less chain-like, and more committed to quality.”
Makers Union coming soon sign now up: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live near the Engine 8 fire station in Hill East and while I admit it’s a little less awful than your recurring series, it’s still not great!
They’ve been replacing the roof at the fire station for the past couple weeks and this has resulted in lots of noise every morning because they start bright and early (including on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend). Today they’ve gone to the next level — they started work at 5:30 in the morning, (more…)

via google maps
Update from MPD: “Update: Detectives from @DCPoliceDept Homicide Branch arrested three people overnight for First Degree Murder While Armed (Felony Murder) in connection to Tuesday afternoon’s shooting in the 200 block on M Street, Southeast. Additional details will be released later today.”
KG reported at 5:02pm Tuesday: “huge police presence at 2nd and M SW in front of Valo apartments, husband said he heard tons of gunshots, a short break, and then more gunshots. Gotta be at least 12-15 cars responding.”
From MPD: “1D Shooting Investigation in the 200 block of M Street SW Lookout for black sedan with 3 B/M’s.”
The Washington Post reported: “All five were shot inside a residence in the 200 block of M Street SW, said Assistant Police Chief Carlos Heraud in a brief statement given near the scene.”
Update from MPD: (more…)

1518 Benning Road, NE
Thanks to Jon for sending: “AutoZone has a new sign up in the Hechinger Mall.” (more…)

photo by Rey Lopez.
Check out their menu here
From a press release:
“Prepare to be enchanted, intrigued, and wowed as the rich tapestry of Mexico City’s culinary heritage unfolds at Stephen Starr’s new endeavor, El Presidente. Launching tomorrow, September 6 at Signal House in the Union Market District, El Presidente (1255 Union St. NE) ventures beyond the scope of a typical Mexican restaurant. (more…)

This rental is located at 1221 Massachusetts Ave, NW near 13th Street. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

3701 Newark Street, NW
Thanks to Hans (and others) for sending:
“Dined at Matchbox on Newark Street on Thursday night and staff told us they were closing for good after Sunday. Staff being absorbed at Matchbox in Bethesda. Said they thought (more…)

2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to K. for sending from the briefly open Moon Sports Bar space. (more…)