801 Taylor Street, NW. Photos by Sarah Gabriel
Thanks to Sarah for sending the Futsal news:
“DC United , DC Scores, DPR, Friends of Petworth Park all celebrating together! Free ice cream truck plus pickup/ scrimmage with DC United players officiating. Hot but it did not slow anyone down. Please Spread the word so others who enjoy the beautiful game can come and enjoy this public space!” (more…)
A tipster sends word that a lease was just signed for CherCher Ethiopian restaurant at the former Dollar Plu$+ store on 14th between Spring and Perry Place, NW. STAY TUNED.
This is very good news, CherCher was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street in Shaw back in 2012.
1334 9th Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Confirmed: Mezcalero is expanding into the vacant building next door on upper 14th street. The Solis empire grows!”
Ed. Note: Solis’ Little Havana opens August 10th. Also, I walked by on Saturday and work had already begun inside the former Tienda La Union space. STAY TUNED.
Wowza.
Mary reports:
“A house on Illinois Avenue [5101] just sold for over a million dollars.
Thought you might like to know. Anyway it looks like it’s beautiful inside.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“On 8-4-18 at approximately 12:50 am, MPD units received a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 5100 block of 8th Street, N.W. A canvass of the area revealed three shell casings at the intersection of Gallatin and 8th ST NW. There was no evidence of property damage or any injuries reported.
The Department is requesting that anyone with information related to this event call 202 727-9099.”
14th and Randolph Street, NW – mural now covered by a new building going up next door
“Dear PoPville,
As has been reported recently, there has been increased crime happening on upper 14th street. This involves the sale of drugs, human trafficking, the source of which seems to culminate in front of a few vacant properties along the 3600 & 3800 block of 14th St NW.
This has become a growing problem, and in an effort to figure out what’s going on with these landlords who are just sitting on properties I reached out to the leasing agent of two properties on the 3600 block of 14th st NW between perry and spring which I walk past daily. He mentioned that the landlord is actively trying to find local small businesses to move into these locations and wants to find a great tenant to aide in the continuous improvement of upper 14th st. (more…)
From MPD (sent around 11:30pm):
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2100 block of 4th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text to 50411.”
and
“On July 31, 2018, at approximately 9:30 pm., patrol units heard several gunshots in the 3700 block of 10th St. N.W. Investigating officers located and recovered several casings.
We are continuing to investigate this matter and if anyone has additional information regarding this incident please call MPD at 202-727-9099. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to explore the mayor’s camera rebate program. Information can be found here.”
3630 Georgia Avenue, NW
Thanks to Cheryl for sending:
“I’ve been wondering what’s been coming to this space. This is in between DC Reynolds and the old Walters on Georgia Ave. Now I understand why DC Reynolds had to return part of their patio space.”
The liquor license placard for Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant says:
“New Restaurant serving Ethiopian food. Summer Garden with 20 seats. Seating for 42 inside and a Total Occupancy Load of 62. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside the premises and for the Summer Garden.”
STAY TUNED.
via google maps
From Alert DC:
“Shooting at 1258 hrs at 8th and Taylor Street, NW. Lookout for for 2 Hispanic males last seen driving away in a white 2 door car no further lookout
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20180431422”
Update from a reader: “Shooting within the last hour on 8th st NW btw Randolph and Shepherd.”
Update from MPD:
“On July 27, 2018 at approximately 12:55 PM, the victim along with a friend were in front of 3910 8th Street, Northwest. The suspect approached and words were exchanged with the victim and his friend. The suspect then shot the victim with a handgun, striking him on his ankle. The suspect’s injuries are not life threatening.
The shooter ran from the scene. He is described as a Hispanic male, wearing a black T shirt and blue jeans.
The shooter arrived at the scene in in a white 2-door white sedan driven by an unidentified Hispanic male. The car is described as having a flame or lightning bolts design in yellow and black on each door.”
and July 28 update:
“Just wanted to let you all know that this case has been closed with an arrest.
Thank you for all of your confidence and support!”
14th and Quincy St, NW
Thanks to Heidi for sending:
“Signage going up for the new restaurant by the same owners as El Sol and Mescalero. Little Havana at 14th and Quincy set to open soon!”
Stephen reports:
“Hey PoPville, just ran into Joseph at Little Havana on 14th. Said they’re shooting for an 8/10 opening, and they’ll have a menu featuring inspiration from Cuba’s Chinese expat community, as well as cabano sandwich-inspired egg rolls.”
Update from Little Havana’s PR:
“Little Havana’s menu includes traditional Cuban dishes and dishes with a twist, like Cubano egg rolls (and they’re delicious).”
Ed. Note: PR also confirms the August 10th opening.
For those not familiar with Little Havana: (more…)
