“Dear PoPville,
The structure at the corner of 9th and O NW looks like the roof could cave in at any time. Little has been done on this development and unsure if folks from the street can see what may be going on above. Thoughts on who to call?” (more…)
1207 9th Street NW photo by Simo
From an email:
“Unconventional Diner launched a new happy hour yesterday, offering discounts on a selection of drinks as well as snacks from the dinner menu. The new happy hour will be offered weekdays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the bar only. Drink specials are as follows: (more…)
Marion and Q Street, NW
We posted on our Instagram in late May but keep forgetting to post the great new Marilyn Monroe mural in Shaw here. Thanks to Allie Erenbaum and Dr. Khaldoun AbouAssi for sharing their great photos: (more…)
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…)