7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like some activity at the former 7-11 at 7th and Rhode Island. Any idea what’s going on?”
On June 24, 2020 this 7 Eleven suffered a fire. Anyone hear who’s coming?
Shaw
1513 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Was curious if your or the readers had any idea what happened to Ordinary People Barbershop–a great spot that was on 7th St. until recently. One day I walked by and it was cleared out and the sign on the window reads “THX SHAW” and “See You in 2024-5″. That’s an awfully non-specific time frame! Any clue?”
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share a fundraiser that I’ve organized to raise funds to prevent and cure breast cancer! I was diagnosed in 2019 at just 34 years old and finished treatment in 2020 (RIGHT before Covid hit). Unfortunately, this is all too common – breast cancer is now the most common cancer worldwide, and I’m dedicated to doing what I can to end this terrible disease.During the first year of the fundraiser in 2022, we raised $9,205, and with donation matches, the grand total was $20,440!
I’m hosting an in-person benefit bingo night called “Boobs for Bingo” THIS Wednesday, October 19 at the new Whitlow’s in Shaw. It’s going to be a fun night of bingo with gift card prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets can be purchased here.
I’m also selling plants, candles and raffle tickets – available at www.plantitpink.com! (I currently have 80 plants in my little condo!). Raffles include: (more…)
2108 8th Street NW via Roy Boys
From an email:
“On Wednesday, October 12, from 4 PM-11 PM, Roy Boys will host Cocktails for Recovery, where 80% of the evening’s proceeds will go to the Hispanic Federation Hurricane Fiona Relief Fund for Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. (more…)
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5:44 PM at 7th and O St NW
A reader reported:
“I heard loud automatic gunfire at approximately 5:44 PM at 7th and O St NW in Shaw. The shots were so fast you couldn’t distinguish them, it just sounded like a whole clip was emptied in a few seconds. There’s a heavy police response including 3 stretchers. I saw 2 victims leaving in stretchers.”
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at the intersection of 7th Street, NW / O Street, NW. Lookout for 2 B/M’s, operating a black sedan with a faded colored roof. Last seen traveling Southbound on 7th Street, NW.”
“UPDATE: Three adult male victims were transported from the scene. (more…)
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1807 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Tiffany for sending word about the 14th Street location: “Opening October 7 (allegedly)”
Caroline sends news about the 7th Street location (7th just south of T) in Shaw: (more…)
11th and Q Street, NW
Anita writes: “Any idea why concrete being removed (and, workers say, ultimately replaced) after less than two years?” (more…)
via google maps
Nick reports around 8:45am:
“Crash right outside my house (6th and Q St NW) just now. SUV turned into an intersection and struck a small child. Kiddo seems ok (hopefully) but many around were visibly shaken up. Lots of witnesses. This is peak walk-to-school time for parents (more…)
9th and U Street, NW
Thanks to T for sending the “new bike lane going in on 9th st”
And from DDOT: (more…)