Ed. Note: In August 2020 we reported: “Memorandum of Understanding Signed for Armed Forces Retirement Home Redevelopment”, “includes approximately 4.3 million square feet of new development and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, as well as more than 20 acres of publicly-accessible green space”.
“Dear PoPville,
Saw this banner briefly over the weekend along Rock Creek Church Rd, where 5th St NW turns into Park Place. (more…)
rear 3118 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending: “Sonny’s/Doubles patio is open 8-2 every day Tuesday to Sunday and a really delightful place to set up the laptop and work.”
Any other “hidden” gems to work?
This rental is located in Park View. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,550 Carriage house open-concept apartment (Park View, DC) (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 500 block of Columbia Rd NW. An adult male has been transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
This rental is located at Newton Pl NW near Georgia Ave NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,525 / 1br – 540ft2 – 1-Bedroom TOP FLOOR Condo, FABULOUS location, WALKER’S PARADISE! (more…)
This rental is located at Georgia Avenue NW near Gresham Place NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,325 / 2br – Two Bedroom- Roommate Style- Georgia Avenue NW (2833 Georgia Avenue NW) (more…)
Georgia and Newton Place, NW
Nicolas reported just before midnight: “no less than 20-25 LOUD gunshots in Park View. Pretty sure on Newton and Georgia.”
MPD reported: “4D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 600 block of Newton Place, NW.”
Updates when/if a full report is released.
Photo by DC Fire and EMS
Nick asks around 8:12am: “any idea what’s going on at the post office north of Howard on Georgia? Street is closed and there were about a dozen police/ambulance/fire trucks blocking the northbound side if the road”
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Crash with vehicle striking building 3300 block Georgia Ave. NW. No entrapment. #DCsBravest treated 1 vehicle occupant and found no structural compromise.” (more…)
2851 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Owen for passing on the sad news:
“Devastated to see a “for rent” sign in what used to be Sweetpea’s Soul Food on Georgia Ave. Their sign has also been removed from the establishment. Do you know anything more? Last I communicated with them on Instagram a few months ago, they indicated just being temporarily closed.”
From the Office of Planning:
“On July 28, 2020, representatives from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), DC Office of Planning (DCOP), and the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that identifies the process for redevelopment of an underutilized 80-acre parcel of land (Zone A) on the AFRH campus by a private developer. (more…)