807 V Street, NW
Thanks to Erik and Mark for sending the Landmark Atlantic Plumbing movie theater alcohol update: “The bar is back open at Atlantic Plumbing. (more…)
Shaw
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in Northwest.
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., (more…)
1840 6th Street, NW at Florida Avenue
Thanks to Thom for sending the latest from the old Bistro Bohem space. The liquor license placard for EB’s/eebee’s says: (more…)
807 V Street, NW
Thanks to all who’ve written in from the Atlantic Plumbing movie theater. Most recently John writes:
“There’s likely a dark story behind whatever’s going on at Atlantic Plumbing.” (more…)
From Alley Fest:
“On Saturday, July 26, the heart of D.C. comes alive for the 2nd Annual ALLEY FEST — a celebration of community, culture, flavor, and fun in Blagden Alley & Naylor Court.
Expect an unforgettable day with: (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was checking for any info on the ‘coming soon’ Urban Mart in Shaw and realized that (more…)
1401 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Cordell for sending last night:
“Person shot outside the Kennedy Rec Center (7th between O and P NW) just before 6PM Tuesday. Large number of Police units still on scene as of 7:30; MPD confirmed shooting investigation just before 7PM.”
From an MPD report:
“At around 1800 hours, aforementioned officer heard sound of gunshots coming from around the Kennedy Recreation Center located 1401 7 ST NW Washington DC, 20001. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the incident occurred outside the Rec Center Building and the aforementioned officer located V-1 inside the location suffering from a gunshot wound on her right buttock. V-1 was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment.”
“1500 block 9th Street, NW Picture taken July 9, 2025”
“Dear PoPville,
6 months later…was a statement ever released at an appropriate time, or a plan of action re these long-abandoned properties?
I walk by these buildings often, and have been a Shaw resident for 20+ years so I know the probable answer to this question, but I thought maybe there might be some momentum by the DC govt and/or Shiloh after (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Local food PSA! Saw that Missed Connections is doing 4th of July meals to go and had to pass along the recommendation (if I wasn’t going out of town, I’d be all over it.) Really awesome new chef / concept. The smoked chicken with yuzu white sauce is unreal among everything else I’ve had there (coconut pandan bread!!).
They’re at Electric Cool Aid every Friday – so if you’re not picking up this weekend, definitely check them out this summer – great with a frozen bev.” (more…)
1539 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Callie for passing the latest about The Passenger from next door neighbor Ivy and Coney:
“Remember kid, heroes get remembered, but legends never die.
So long and thanks for all the (more…)