photo by W
Readers report from around 10th and T Street, NW starting at 5:14pm.
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “One Alarm fire rear old Grimke School 1923 Vermont Ave NW. Debris and ports-potties on fire which produced large amount of visible smoke. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire. No injuries. Investigators requested.”
Update 5:22pm (more…)
photo by Lauren Parnell Marino
From the Mayor’s Office yesterday:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the reopening of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and joined Events DC in announcing the addition of two locally-owned vendors inside the Convention Center, Ben’s Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.
“We have been inviting people to come back and experience DC, and it is always important to us that visitors are able to experience the real DC. It doesn’t get more DC than Ben’s Chili Bowl or a whole shop filled with items made by DC creatives,” said Mayor Bowser. “Spread the word: DC is open and so is our Convention Center.”
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center opens ahead of two major conventions, Otakon and Awesome Con. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Shaw near 9th and U, and I’ve absolutely had it with the off-road, ATVs, Polaris’, etc. that are PURPOSELY roaming the streets to cause a disturbance.
I don’t know exactly what their mission is, but all I really know is that it’s at a level beyond my wit’s end. (more…)
This rental is located at 1601 6th St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,995 / 1br – 600ft2 – Brand New. One bedroom apartment for rent in Shaw (Shaw/NW Washington) (more…)
1537 7th Street, NW
From Ivy and Coney:
“Effective August 6 proof of vaccination will be required for entry.
Physical card, pic of card or http://myirmobile.com records accepted.
Update: We also accept a negative covid test within 48 hours. While we think everyone should get vaccinated for the greater good (along with the obvious personal benefit), we don’t aim to discriminate against anyone. We just want to keep everyone safe and create an environment where all guests are comfortable.” (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged us about last night’s shooting in Shaw: “heard about 10-15 quick gunshots near 8th and O NW”
“Another shooting, 8th and O st NW. cops searching for bullets. A seemingly simultaneous car accident at 9th and O”
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the 700 block of O Street, Northwest.
At approximately 11:15 pm, members of the Third District were in the area of the listed location when they heard the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead. A second adult male victim sought treatment at a local hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The decedent has been identified as 31 year-old Kervin Sanches, of Northeast, DC. (more…)
Thanks to Tony for sending: “Just saw that Oyster Oyster (1440 8th Street, NW) opposite O Street Giant, is planning on opening a pinball and oyster bar. Full opening (assuming no full lockdown) in about a month.” (more…)
7th and O Street, NW
From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 600 block of O Street NW. Lookout is for a black Chevrolet SUV, last seen eastbound on O Street NW.”
A reader reported: “10-20 shots fired 7th and o st NW 10:35 pm last night. Police had flashlights out looking for bullets on 7th st.”
More from MPD: (more…)
1604 7th Street, NW via Hanumanh Signage Artwork: @goldenrabbitsilentmonkey
Katie asks: “any scuttlebutt about Hanumanh reopening. It’s one of my favorites and I miss its presence in my neighborhood greatly.”
Chef/Owner Boby Pradachith tells me: “We are targeting late summer/early fall reopening for Hanumanh.”
STAY TUNED.
7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The 7-11 @ 7th and Rhode Island never reopened after a fire. Which maybe was a year ago? Now has fencing around it. Any buzz if anything is happening there?”
On June 24, 2020 this 7 Eleven suffered a fire. Anyone know if it’s coming back?