3630 Georgia Avenue, NW. Tsehay Ethiopian opened here in June 2019
Ed. Note: I’m hearing their new home will either be in Navy Yard or NoMa – will update when a deal is done.
“Exciting news! We will be relocating to a new space in DC slated to open Quarter 4 of 2022, tho this move is to better serve and accommodate more guests, we will forever love our Georgia Ave family! (more…)
North Capitol and M Street, NE
Update from MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of N. Capitol Street NW. Lookout for dark grey/slate blue 4 door sedan with heavy tint and dark rims.”
Readers started reporting at 5:44pm: “what just sounded like a big gun fire fight in NOMA just now. North Cap and M was where I heard it from.”
“Just heard it too – people (including young kids) running down first st NE to take cover”
“I’m right across the street, at least 10 gunshots, maybe 15, people running everywhere. Tons of Cop cars and at least one ambulance on the scene now.”
“Just heard around 20 gunshots outside my building in Noma, and now I’m seeing a massive police presence outside.”
“Can confirm, walked out of my apartment building and heard multiple shots.”
Updates if/when more is known/released.
2029 P Street, NW
The folks at Compliments Only tell me they should be opening in the former Sorellina space the first or second week of June. New signage is looking good: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
When I was unloading the 3 dogs from the car this morning they starting barking at a man on the street. He said he would “shoot the f***” out of them” and that he had a gun in his pocket around 7am this morning. (more…)
This rental is located at 15th st se near pennsylvania ave se. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,900 / 1br – 750ft2 – Open House: Beautifully renovated 1 to 2 bed / 1 bath apartment (Eastern Market / Hill East DC) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
At around 3:45AM this morning, a man entered my house on the 4700 block of Colorado Ave NW while my wife and I were home and took her purse off the kitchen counter. He came in through our patio door in back, which was not locked at the time.
By coincidence I happened to be awake and heard the door open, so I immediately ran after him but was too far behind to catch him. He ran down the alley, got onto a bike, and rode away. (more…)
Thanks to Sean for sending:
“Spotted at the Wisconsin Ave TJs on Sunday afternoon. I parked next to this van from NY and didn’t even noticed the Saran Wrap until I was loading my groceries in my trunk!
Also, TJs have gorgeous artichokes in stock right now for $2.50! I’ve never seen such beautiful artichokes in DC, really big!” (more…)
Wisconsin and Upton Place, NW
From a press release:
“The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is pleased to announce that Lidl continues to expand its grocery footprint in Washington, DC. Building off of the momentum of its first store, located at Skyland TownCenter in southeast DC (expected late 2022 opening), the latest store will occupy nearly 29,000 square feet in Upton Place a new mixed-use development located at 4000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW by the Donohoe Companies and partner Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIMCO). The store is Lidl’s third signing in the District of Columbia.
[Check out a rendering] (more…)
courtesy Wegmans
From a press release:
“Following a successful opening at their Carlyle, Virginia location, Wegmans Food Markets announced today the opening date for their first location in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, July 13 at 9 a.m. Wegmans Wisconsin Ave. is located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at City Ridge.” (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser also announced eight new Food Access Fund grantees. A total of $6.6 million will go to these local businesses. The Mayor’s funding proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 allocates $23.8 million for this program.
“As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to make sure we don’t lose any of the characteristics that make DC truly special, ” said Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio. “That means investing in small and local businesses that offer exciting and innovative ways to address the inequitable access to quality food. The Food Access Fund allows us to better support residents and make long-term investments in the community.”
New Food Access Fund awardees include: (more…)