A reader reports around 4:50pm: “Pretty bad crash involving a DC police car at NY Ave & Bladensburg NE. (more…)
Neighborhoods
International Drive off Van Ness Street, NW
For those unfamiliar with this awesome tidbit of history, see some photos of Netwon’s tree and a wild statue before it was fenced off. It’s located in International Park behind the Chinese Embassy in Van Ness.
The park has had every entrance to it fenced off since at least 2023. Nobody’s ever given a reason why beyond claims of repairs, which apparently are still happening… (more…)
Thanks to Wayne for sending: “Had to go to a rooftop to see the progress on the park.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Big tree split overnight at 3rd / D / Mass NE in a pocket park by Schneider liquor store. The city screwing signage into the tree sure didn’t help its health: (more…)
4702-4704 Wisconsin Ave, NW
We got some serious action at the Steak n’ Egg up in Tenleytown!! Thanks to Leslie for sending the new signage up out front: (more…)
14th and Quincy Street, NW
We first learned about the 7-Eleven coming here back in 2015. Must be the end of a ten year lease…
Thanks to Pat for sending the latest 7-Eleven closure coming in a few weeks across the street from Red Derby and Lyman’s: (more…)
3534 Georgia Ave, NW
The final farewell note from mom n pop antiques:
“The Steady n Ready Crew of MOM N POP ANTIQUES! We have come to the end of a great 4 decade run! (more…)
incredible photo from PorchFest by Madam’s Organ 2461 18th Street, NW
This is a big one for Madam’s fans, again, they are ok but:
“The Last Two Step: A Farewell to Human Country Jukebox
Time to hang up the spurs and head for greener pastures after thousands of shows, tens of thousands of beers and whiskeys, and dozens of band members. Join us for our farewell concerts: three consecutive nights at Madam’s Organ, our home base for nearly 17 years. (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW back in 2005
Boom! Thanks to all who passed on from the Bouldering Project:
“We’re excited to share some big news: Bouldering Project has signed a lease to open a second climbing gym in Washington, DC, located at DC USA Mall in Columbia Heights.
This new location, which will provide easy Metro access as well as ample parking, will offer expansive bouldering terrain, energizing fitness and yoga spaces, welcoming youth areas, and plenty of room to gather and hang out. (more…)