14th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Matt, B. and all who wrote in about the &pizza K Street closure: “Closed sign in front door all week. Staff confirmed that they are permanently closed.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
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photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“Red Line service info, as of 4:25pm:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Bus shuttles running every 7-10 min btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Update: “Red Line service update, as of 7/31, 6:30p:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness. Trains are running in two segments: (1) Glenmont-Farragut North & (2) Shady Grove-Van Ness
Update, 10:41pm: “Red Line Service Update: Crews have been working continuously to make repairs, so service is restored between Farragut North & Van Ness in time for your morning commute. In the event there are any issues, we’ll have at least 40 shuttle buses ready to operate every 7-10 min.”
Update, Red Line update, 8/1, 4:35a:
“Service remains temporarily suspended btwn Farragut North & Van Ness as crews continue repairs to the low-voltage cables from Saturday’s arcing incident
Shuttle buses will operate every 7-10 min between Farragut North & Van Ness” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
That didn’t take long: About 1 week after contractors repainted traffic and parking lines to make Park Pl NW one-lane, a driver crashed into a parked car and flipped their car. (more…)
From MPD:
“Shooting investigation. The 3rd District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at 0345 hours on the 2000 14th Street, NW. No lookout at this time.
Anyone with information on this can provide the information as an anonymous. tip by calling 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411″
Ed. Note: One reader reports hearing around 10 shots fired.
From LeDroit Park around 5:30pm: (more…)
This rental is located at 117 E Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,800 / 300ft2 – Historic Studio Apartment, 3 blocks to Capitol, ALL utilities included (Capitol Hill) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Looking to improve the wifi connection in my house and feel like there’s got be a pool of DC residents who live in old rowhomes with thick walls and have found a good solution. Looking for recommendations for extenders. Thanks in advance!”
Side note: On twitter this morning we were asked: “Have others been experiencing especially inconsistent Xfinity service in DC over the last couple weeks? Seems to be dropping out once every couple hours on some days.”
12th and E Street, NW
Thanks to Elle (I took a photo too) for sending: “Spotted at 12th/E St NW… becoming a Vietnamese spot! Not sure about the sushi part but I’ll take it! Maybe I’ll be tempted to go to the office more…”
54 Restaurant is coming to the former Cafe Philips space, which closed back in 2015. Updates when we get an opening date – we’ve been monitoring since November 2020 but the new awning is promising!!
“Dear PoPville,
Someone parked in front of no-parking signs for so long that they actually repaved *around* the car!
What surprises me the most is that the city (or the construction contractors doing the work) never had the car towed, even though it’s been easily a week or more.
Does anyone know what’s happening with all the road/construction work around the neighborhood the last 6 months or so? I saw one sign on 4th St SE saying water line replacement, but none of the other streets have signs, and have heard various rumors.”
Thanks to Keely for sending:
“A friend coming back from Safeway spotted this masterpiece. The note seems to read (in my poor translation): (more…)
70 N Street, SE
Thanks to David for passing on the Navy Yard opening update from Chicken and Whiskey’s IG:
“opening day SATURDAY JULY 30! Mark your calendars and come visit us [this] weekend! We can’t wait to open our doors and and see you all here! (more…)