“Dear PoPville,

I’m a resident on H St NE and I’d like to bring public notice to the chaos that is the No Parking/Loading zone outside the Giant on 3rd and H. About half of the block between H and I is designated as a No Parking or Loading zone, primarily because the Giant Loading dock opens to 3rd and large delivery trucks need ample clear space to maneuver and back in. (more…)


From MPD: “On 9/8/22 at approximately 10:30pm, Fourth District Members responded to the 3600 block of 14th Street, NW for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim who had been shot in the leg. He was conscious and breathing, and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. There is no lookout at this time.

If you have any information, please contact the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099, or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”

A reader reported: “Six shots were fired at the corner of 14th and Spring Road, NW. (more…)



1900 N Street, NW

From a press release:

“Daniella Senior and her team at Colada Shop are happy to announce the fifth reincarnation of the popular Cuban concept which will open this Fall at 1900 N St NW. In operation since 2015, Colada Shop is a casual café and eatery where guests come for the quality of offerings and the unmatched hospitality. The chain has captured the hearts of Washingtonians by blending together the cosmopolitans lifestyles with the Cuban traditions of starting and ending the day. (more…)



via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault on a Police Officer offense that occurred on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street, Northwest.

At approximately 3:58 pm, uniformed members of the Fourth District responded to the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Kennedy Street, Northwest, for the report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, members located the suspect and attempted to make contact. The suspect brandished a handgun and fired multiple gunshots towards the officers. The suspect then forcibly entered a residence in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street, Northwest. The suspect went to the roof of the residence and refused to come down. MPD Crisis Intervention Officers, along with staff from the Department of Behavioral Health, were in communication with the suspect for several hours in an attempt to deescalate the situation. (more…)



photos by Nancy Anderson courtesy ESL Shaw

From a press release:

“The District welcomes a new neighbor on Friday in a business that can be considered an old friend, ESL Shaw (1230 9th Street, NW). The two-level entertainment venue will feature a range of programming, from DJ-centric events, to an elevated beverage program and new weekend daytime activities. Spearheaded by the ownership entity behind the former Eighteenth Street Lounge, and with oversight from operations head Jordan Naber, ESL Shaw will also offer a light fare menu. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to alert you to another sighting of “flasher” asking for directions. I was walking my dog in the Trinidad neighborhood (Trinidad Ave and Queen Street NE) and a man in beat up gold, Toyota Corolla asked me directions to Adams Morgan. (more…)



3614 Georgia Ave, NW two blocks south of the Petworth metro just north of Otis, new mural coming out front

Ed. Note: Lion’s opened here to much fanfare back in 2012.

From a press release:

Coasters, the wine, liquor, and beer store bringing the alcohol buying experience into the modern era, will celebrate the opening of its first retail location by holding events throughout the month of September at its newly opened Washington, DC store at 3614 Georgia Avenue NW. (more…)



4510 East Capitol Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Love the Shrimp Boat. It’s iconic. Can you get to the bottom of this? Is Ledo Pizza taking part of the building? If this closes Shrimp Boat that will be a huge hit to this community.”

Ed. Note: In June 2022 Dcist reported:

“The Shrimp Boat is currently under new ownership. Its main fare now is soul food — chitlins specifically — and breakfast served all day. (more…)


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