924 U Street, NW via Taqueria Xochi
Thanks to anna for passing on from Taqueria Xochi:
“We suffered a huge loss as a small business. A man broke into our restaurant around 5:50 AM and stole several items. (more…)
Neighborhoods
Roaming Rooster shares the mouth watering photo and news:
“U-Street just got a whole lot tastier! Rise and shine, breakfast lovers! We’re excited to announce that our breakfast menu has arrived at the U-Street location and it’s egg-ceptional! (more…)
Remember that projection we wondered about a few weeks ago?
From the NoMa BID:
“On Wednesday, April 19, the NoMa Parks Foundation will unveil the K Street Virtual Gallery, a new, permanent outdoor art installation located in the 400-foot rail underpass on K Street between First and Second Streets NE.
Featuring 12 high-lumen laser projectors, each carefully calibrated and synchronized to cast a series of images on to the reticulated stone walls that flank the roadway, the K Street Virtual Gallery will enliven and brighten this section of K Street NE. The Gallery will be illuminated 24/7. (more…)
This rental is located at Florida near 15th St, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We are looking for advice on how to address the MS13 graffiti tags that have been appearing in an alleyway in Columbia Heights. (more…)
Ed. Note: If I may be so bold, may I suggest the name – Dave Thomas Circle. Alternatively I’d accept Wendy’s Way.
From the NoMa BID:
“The reconfiguration of the Florida Avenue/New York Avenue NE intersection, often referred to as the “Virtual Circle” or “Dave Thomas Circle” is scheduled to begin later this year. This intersection has been a chronic challenge for the District for generations.
In addition to improving safety and navigation for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers, this project will improve the overall experience for everyone by bringing three new public spaces to the area immediately adjacent to the intersection. In advance of the delivery of these new spaces, the NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is partnering with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and inviting members of the community to suggest one overall name for the trio of new public spaces. (more…)
3265 Prospect Street, NW
Last week the Georgetowner reported Booeymonger had closed after 50 years and coming
“will be a French bistro, Samuel said, from the owners of Zeppelin and Chaplin’s, two restaurants on 9th Street in Shaw. He added that he understands that the new business owners, Ari and Claire Wilder, plan to call it La Bonne Vache — “The Good Cow.””
The sign on their door still says: (more…)
501 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Can we ask the community for any updates regarding Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza downtown? (more…)
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On April 10th we broke the news that the Dupont Circle fountain was finally flowing. It was glorious. This morning Tom sends the photo above: “it was a tease.”
On April 14th NPS wrote: (more…)
Even bigger presence now. pic.twitter.com/OzSVf2EDdx
— Rumble in the Stonx (@VDJance) April 19, 2023
From NPS:
“On April 18, a National Park Service employee found two metal canisters in a mound of soil in Fort Totten Park. Out of an abundance of caution and until more research can be completed, the park is closed just east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street, and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. The United States Park Police has blocked off the site, and the NPS urges people to stay out of the area. (more…)