1300 block of H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Squatters have been living there. Reported in late May. City repeatedly postponed inspections.
Attached please find my original request for vacant property inspection in which I indicated that squatters were present.
Also attached are a series of emails [Ed. Note: I have not included all of them but there were 8 in total] for scheduled (and missed) inspections. (more…)
the notorious Dave Thomas Circle, the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE
Thanks to E. for sending us the latest at Dave Thomas (Wendys) Circle.
CM Charles Allen wrote: (more…)
1304 4th Street, NE
Thanks to K. for sending: “the future Sweetgreen space at 1304 4th St. NE (Union Market District), next door to Maman, is about 34’ wide and runs the depth of the building. Still no way to see inside.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD at 7:20pm:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 3100 block of 16th St NW. Lookout is for a B/M, black hooded sweatshirt, light blue jeans last seen southbound on 16th St on foot”
Update from MPD: (more…)
December, 14 2022, 600 block of Kennedy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Important for the Brightwood Park neighborhood to see: Huge Kennedy Street drug/gun/money laundering bust today!”
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia:
“Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges
Kennedy Street Crew (KDY) Operated Open-Air Drug Markets in Kennedy Street Neighborhood, Scene of Increasing Violence, in Northwest Washington D.C. (more…)
Thanks to all for sending yesterday:
“DDOT didn’t seem to provide notice as to when this would finally happen (it was Sunday 6/25). And drivers are confused.” (more…)
This rental is located at 2745 29th Street, NW near Calvert Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
2001 S Street, NW, once home to the Secret Safeway (and Glen’s Garden Market)
Lots of missed our post last week about Dawson’s Market closing in Dupont at the end of the month. Thanks to all who’ve sent word that Thursday is the final day.
“To our valued customers,
We are saddening to announce the closing of our DC location on Thursday June 29th. (more…)
1300 block of H Street, NE
Thanks to Dylan and all others for sending: “something on the 1300 block of h st NE is on fire. Massive fire — hope everyone is okay” (more…)
12th and U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
This morning around 5:45 AM there was a loud boom followed immediately by a rapidly advancing fire. (more…)