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?
Amy writes: ” A very sad Christmas tree spotted on 11th street in Logan circle today. I walked by it twice before I realized what it was.”
From DACHA:
“Christmas in July is back, this year on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Dacha Beer Garden located at 1600 7th St. NW Washington, DC, which will benefit N Street Village. The Village is the district’s largest nonprofit serving homeless and low income women.
There will be festive drink specials courtesy of Dacha, a real life Santa Claus, Christmas music, a candy cane raffle and other fun holiday activities. Holiday attire is strongly encouraged!
Local businesses contributing to the candy cane raffle will include: (more…)
2047 9th Street, NW behind 9:30 Club
Thanks to K for sending: “I know Satellite Room has been closed for a while but was sad to see the great patio coming down. Just the patio so far. Looks like they are making efforts to protect the bar/restaurant portion so assume that is staying.”
Anyone hear what the current plans are?
1934 9th Street, NW
This is the former Po Boy Jim space, briefly and before them was home toAxum. A liquor license placard for Vybrations Restaurant and Lounge says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving vegan food. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share what happened to me tonight (Thursday.) I was on Florida Ave and decided to walk home around 8pm. While I was on Rhode Island Ave near the gas station that has the Dunkin attached to it and waiting to cross the street, a man approached me and spit in my face. (more…)
courtesy American Ice Co. 917 V Street, NW
From an email:
“For the first time ever, American Ice Company is hosting a July 4th neighborhood cookout!
Taking a break from our annual Crab Crack, we want to keep the tradition of providing the neighborhood with a spot to celebrate the holiday without having to trek down to the Mall.
Our good friends from Meats and Foods will be on hand with their tasty chorizo & chicken sausages (more…)
This rental is located at Q Street NW near Marion Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,750 / 425ft2 – Renovated open studio! W/D in unit. A/C. Pets OK! (Shaw (Marion and Q NW)) (more…)
124 Blagden Alley, NW. Columbia Room’s Spirits Library // courtesy Columbia Room
From Columbia Room:
“Columbia Room will reopen its Spirits Library on Wednesday, June 23, marking the first time the award-winning bar has operated indoors since March 2020. The Spirits Library will join Columbia Room’s Spritz Garden, which encompasses its outdoor spaces (rooftop and ground-level streatery), in welcoming guests to its Blagden Alley home.
Menus available in the Spirits Library, currently available in the Spritz Garden as well, will offer classic Columbia Room cocktails including (more…)