photo by Miki Jourdan
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 21, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022, the Howard University Homecoming Weekend will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the Howard University Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: (more…)
Thanks to Claire for sending: “A companion to your detour/detour sign photo. But for pedestrians. Georgia Avenue NW at Fairmont. (more…)
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Amanda for sending the update at the old Bun DC space: “I saw the word “Pinsa” painted on the wall so I looked it up and sure enough they have a website already! It looks great and will hopefully be a worthy addition to the neighborhood. It looks like Pinsa Place is being opened by the owner of the now closed Matt’s House of Kabob out of Rockville.”
Pinsa’s website says:
“There is no doubt that you can find pizza on every block and avenue in DC. That’s why we take a fresh approach, and offer you a NEW experience bringing Pinsa to Columbia Heights. (more…)
Reader reports around 1:30pm from Georgia and Euclid St, NW:
“There were 2 small children inside (more…)
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Dan for sending: “Was walking by the old Bun DC location at Sherman/Harvard and noticed an older couple and some little kids out front pulling weeds and doing some basic landscaping/tidying up. I stopped to ask if they were new owners. (more…)
2851 Georgia Avenue, NW previously home to Sweetpea’s Classic Soul Food which closed in 2020.
Ed. Note: Hours are listed on their website as: “Sunday – Thursday 6am – 12am | Friday & Saturday 6am – 6am”
Thanks to Bill for sharing: “New 24 hour spot at Georgia and Harvard! Good looking menu.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend parked on Sherman Ave NW on Sunday around 4pm, across the street from the Shaw District Dogs. When we went to move the car today, it was completely wrecked. There’s a large amount of sawdust on the sidewalk and a cut tree up on the stone wall – technically on Garfield Terrace Senior apartments land. Did anyone take pictures of the tree on our car, or see what organization took care of/cleaned up the tree?” (more…)
This rental is located at 727 Hobart Place NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,995 / 2br – 900ft2 – 727 Hobart Place NW #1 – Open House – May 7th (1-2pm) (Columbia Heights) (more…)
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Nick for sending last Friday: “Bun DC on Sherman is closing today. Proprietor says they’re working on a new place at (near?) (more…)
via google maps
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in the 2500 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 8:04 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim, inside of a vehicle, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to area hospital. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 27 year-old Sierra Johnson, (more…)