“Dear PoPville,
We just watched a military-style plane make 3 loops around Navy Yard and drop several large yellow and black streamers (at about 6pm Monday). The plane was also yellow and black. What is going on??
We thought it might be related to a baseball game, but the streamers fell roughly around the blocks of 2nd and I to 1st and K SE–a few blocks from the stadium. (more…)
via google maps
Brian writes: “Wide awake at 3 am after what sounded like rounds of shots near my corner. 16th/Harvard
Police everywhere”
From MPD at 3:04am: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1600 block of Columbia Road, NW. (more…)
The liquor license placard for the unnamed Tavern says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 20 and a Total Occupancy Load of 60, to include an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge. Alcohol Carry-Out and Delivery Endorsement.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I didn’t have my wheels stolen, but I had my window shot out with interior damage and a bullet fragment lodged in the dash (steering wheel picture, between the gauges and the infotainment). I heard multiple gunshots last night. This was near the intersection of NH Ave and Shepherd St NW.” (more…)
This rental is located 2 blocks to Stanton Park, 5 blocks to Lincoln Park in Capitol Hill. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,100 / 2br – 800ft2 – 2 bedroom 1 bath basement apartment (Washington) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Found a baby rat snake looking to play with my cats. What are you supposed to do after catching a snake? I know it is not poisonous but does like to lunge whenever i get close?” (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves
First the blight is removed, then the Waldorf Astoria opens, then the Old Post Office Clock Tower reopens and now the big news from José Andrés this morning (“A vibrant mix of sophisticated cuisine by @chefjoseandres & playful lounge spaces”): (more…)
But thank you for your service. And thanks to Jason for sending: “Vulture lunch break in the southbound 16th st bus lane in Mt. Pleasant”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Georgia and Park Road, NW
Back in January a reader wrote in asking about Cane and Coconut in the old Mister Rotisserie space. I keep forgetting to post that they’ve been open for a bit now. (Anyone stop by?) (more…)
Seems reasonable: (more…)