From an email:
“After a two-year hiatus, our famous neighborhood July 4th Crab Crack is back!
Join us on Monday July 4th from 1pm until the fireworks starts for fresh Maryland blue crabs steamed on site all day long.
Guests can order crabs by the dozen or half dozen. We’ll have plenty of steamed corn on the cob, hush puppies, and our regular menu will be available as well. All crabs are market price. (more…)
7th and Q Street, NW
Thanks to Dr. K for sending: “you are right! It is Ambar coming to Shaw-corner of 7/Q, according to a contractor.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw your story about Francis Stevens pool being closed for the few months it is open in the summer – announced on May 24, a week before it was to open. That was just infuriating – that the city could not have determined what repairs needed to be done and did them between September of last year and May of this year, and notifying residents a week before it was to open.
Now today I went to go swimming at the Dunbar pool and there was a sign that said that the Dunbar pool is closed for the summer season starting June 17. WTF? (more…)
Thanks to Sara for passing on from @myblagdennaylor:
“Today (Sunday) from 3-6pm in Blagden Alley! Please spread the word.
Come on out. Bring the kids. Inspire civic engagement. Unleash your inner artist. Express your support for reproductive rights!
We have the chalk, bubbles, snacks, and drinks.
All welcome-residents and businesses from near and far.”
12:21am 800 block of Quincy StreetPlace, NW
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 800 block of Quincy Place Street, NW.”
800 block of Quincy Street, NW
“drive by shooting last night that hit 3 people”
and (more…)
1117 10th Street, NW
Thanks to Emily and Jared for sending: “Looks like Chinese Street Market [“The local Chinese Street Market brings you pop-up vendors rotated from our market program. It is designed to satisfy your authentic food craving.“] will be opening in the former Cafe Cozy Corner space on 10th and M NW.” (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
“Dear PoPville,
This afternoon (Tuesday) around 3pm I (a woman in my 20s) was walking in Shaw and was randomly assaulted by a man in the cross walk. Several bystanders came to help, (more…)
The liquor license placard for the unnamed Tavern says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 20 and a Total Occupancy Load of 60, to include an Entertainment Endorsement with Cover Charge. Alcohol Carry-Out and Delivery Endorsement.” (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending: “Wild crash at the corner of RI and NJ an hour ago (3:11am). Astonishingly loud. Amazingly, no one appeared to be seriously injured, minus the light pole and signs. Police detained two individuals from the SUV on its side (both were in handcuffs when I left). Intersection is still blocked off as of this email. Stay safe out there.”
AlertDC had reported: “DCFEMS reports the 400 block of Road Island Avenue, NW, between 5th Street and Florida Avenue is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes. Expect delays.” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from 8th and N Street, NW around 8:45pm Friday night: (more…)