Thanks to a reader for sending from U Street/Shaw: “Seems like it belongs in the notes from your neighbor category (from my building elevator)”
Shaw
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via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0459 hours in the 700 block of T Street NW. (more…)
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photos by Nancy Anderson courtesy ESL Shaw
From a press release:
“The District welcomes a new neighbor on Friday in a business that can be considered an old friend, ESL Shaw (1230 9th Street, NW). The two-level entertainment venue will feature a range of programming, from DJ-centric events, to an elevated beverage program and new weekend daytime activities. Spearheaded by the ownership entity behind the former Eighteenth Street Lounge, and with oversight from operations head Jordan Naber, ESL Shaw will also offer a light fare menu. (more…)
via google maps
Readers reported Monday night:
“About ten shots fired (10:15pm) on the corner of 7th & S– 20 yards away from the spot of the shooting Friday afternoon. Tons of screaming- big crowd formed ASAP. (more…)
901 W Street, NW at Florida Ave
Thanks to Laura for sending the update:
“Looks like Cafe Unido’s Florida Ave location is a little closer to opening. They took down the window wraps just a few days ago and all lighting and seating is in place.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Something is working. The neighborhood has been a lot of quieter as of late. Saw where police busted two illegal ATV riders the other night.”
Last week we spoke about the DOH meeting about a “rat crisis” in Logan Circle. At that time I got a lot of messages about the crisis being in the whole city not just Logan. Well, Andrew now sends us this unpleasant clip: “Next to the drive-thru at the McD’s on Georgia Ave across from Howard U.”
Not good. Not good at all. To the video: (more…)
Thanks to Allison for sending from Shaw.
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2047 9th Street, NW photo by Mark LeMunyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing: “The old Satellite Room building attached to the 930 Club has been torn down :(
I guess there might still plans to build the “vintage” 9:30 Club on this spot? I had the impression they would simply renovate the space, not rebuild it from the ground up.”
and thanks to DCTitansFans for sharing: “Sadly, Republic in Takoma Park is closing in a couple of weeks.”
Last day of service will be September 4th: (more…)
“Cars are still blowing through the crossing lane even when crosswalk alert lights are illuminated.”
8th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to pulse the Shaw and DC community on any improvement they’ve seen from the newly installed crosswalk lights at 8th and Rhode Island NW. Cars are still blowing through the crossing lane even when crosswalk alert lights are illuminated. Also, DC installed the press mechanism for the alert lights so far from the crosswalk for the lights, that the lights are rarely used. Is there a way for DC to fix this issue?” Here’s a video: (more…)