“Dear PoPville,
Got broken into and a gym bag stolen at sherman ave NW and Lamont st NW. Curious if this happened to anyone else over the weekend and if anyone in the area has access to camera footage around the area.”
Pleasant Plains
“3 million sq ft of private, non-academic development” Coming to Howard University Hospital Grounds?
2000 block of Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Heard Howard announced at the civic meeting on Monday that they are closing the current hospital, moving it elsewhere on campus, and redeveloping the 3M sqft into private, non-academic use. Saw it on twitter from @EricFidler
Do you have any more news? Timelines?”
Thanks to the many, many folks who sent me Eric’s tweet:
Howard University finally announces its intention to rebuild Howard University Hospital elsewhere on campus and redevelope the hospital as 3 million sq ft of private, non-academic development pic.twitter.com/OA1meBGwQU
— Eric Fidler, haunted steamboat captain (@EricFidler) October 29, 2019
As for timelines he added in a response that it was “probably 10 years off”: (more…)
2301 Georgia Ave NW
Thanks to WayneMan for sending: “Did you know China Wonder (near Howard University) is closing after 30 years in business? Their final night is Thursday.”
Ed. Note: See D.C.’s best Carryouts here.
Georgia and Columbia Road, NW
Andrew first reported around 11pm: “did I just hear gun fire around Harvard and Georgia streets northwest?”
One reader reported: “5-7 shots on Hobart at 10:52PM.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2900 block of Georgia Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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I chuckled when I saw this on Georgia Ave. This was formerly the home of the Pleasant Plains Workshop and Showoff apparel before them. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was involved in a hit and run Sunday September 29 at the crossroads of Georgia Ave and Harvard St’s NW. You can find the video (above.) I have suffered greatly as a result of this accident, breaking and separating my shoulder and sustaining 3 breaks in my pelvis, that said I’m lucky to even be here asking for help. The case is currently in the hands of the MPD hit and run desk but it seems they have no leads at this point, (more…)
From DDOT:
“As the District celebrates the inaugural Open Streets DC event on Saturday, October 5, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) advises motorists to expect road closures, parking restrictions and travel delays on and around Georgia Avenue NW between Missouri Avenue NW and Barry Place NW. Road closures will be in effect along Georgia Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 5. (more…)
via google maps
Kevin shares this upsetting report from this Saturday:
“I just wanted to let you know I was brutally assaulted and robbed by 2 males in between Columbia and Harvard street on Sherman. They followed me from 7-11 and attacked me from behind. I was brutally beaten for 30-45 seconds and they got away with my wallet.
The law enforcement responded immediately and they have suspects being questioned.
I am OK, my thoughts are with our safety as a community.”
2606 Georgia Ave NW courtesy Gorbet
From an email:
“I thought your readers would be interested to know that the market has rebranded as Gorebet, which means neighborhood in Amharic and reflects owner Neja Ali’s Ethiopian roots. In keeping with the warm and welcoming environment emblemized by its homemade sambusas — savory Ethiopian pastries stuffed with vegetables or chicken — Gorebet is further embracing its community by offering a variety of DC-made products. These include in-demand healthier and fresher options, such as: (more…)