3213 Georgia Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I learned this morning that the extremely beloved, utterly singular neighborhood cafe Heat da Spot was attacked. See below. That our neighborhood is beset with crime is not news, but an attack on such a heartwarming, central community space like this is so craven and heartbreaking.” (more…)
1632 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the news that Doggy Style has opened their new space next to The Commodore in Dupont. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
There have been 3 occasions now where myself, my partner, and friend have had instances along 11th ST NW between Florida and Fairmont, where muggings have been happening.
My partner had an instance where a black car with tinted windows slowly pulled up, two individuals in the front, two in the back (who came out), assaulted and robbed him and two others.
A week later on the same stretch, (more…)
This rental is located at 2nd near F St NE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
rendering by Torti Gallas
A couple weeks ago we noted that: New Building Going Up on 11th Street between Greek Spot and Bohemian Caverns.
2000 block of 11th Street, NW just north of U Street
Thanks to Torti Gallas for sharing what’s coming: (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to let you know that Johnny’s All American on 11th Street is open. Along with Buddy’s, Johnny’s is another great addition to a great block. Of course we miss Bad Saint, but as with Room 11 / Buddy’s, if something great had to go, at least something great backfilled it. They expanded into the former Willow (etc.) space, (more…)
inside 1300 H Street, NE photo by Zach Miller
From an email:
“Ephemeral – the tattoo studio that has pioneered made-to-fade ink – opened the doors of their very first D.C. studio, March 6th! (more…)
900 block of Florida Avenue, NW
A reader reports at 9:20am: “20+ cop cars, Trellis House block just north of the Florida Ave Whole Foods”
Update from a reader:
“He got into my apartment (I wasn’t there) and jumped off my balcony to the unit below. The cops broke door my door trying to get in. Didn’t so much as leave a note or business card. Had to cobble together a story from my neighbors and the leasing agent. He’s in custody now.”
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense.
Kenneth Phillips, pictured below, is described as a 22-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 210 pounds with a light brown complexion.
Phillips was previously arrested on November 16, 2021, and held in DC Jail on Carjacking and Burglary charges. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, DC Department of Corrections (DOC) staff transported Phillips to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment. At approximately 0830 hours, Phillips was able to escape from DOC staff and fled the hospital on foot. He is currently wanted pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He was last seen wearing the clothing in the photos below. (more…)
Thanks to Karen for sending: “Sad news on the Georgetown waterfront!”
Bangkok Joe’s had reopened at 3000 K St NW back in 2016 and “When Bangkok Joe’s opened in 2003, it was home to the first Dumpling Bar in the Nation’s Capital. Bangkok Joe’s was open from 2003 to 2014.”
This room is located at 412 Richardson Place NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)