1840 6th Street, NW at Florida Avenue
Thanks to Thom for sending the latest from the old Bistro Bohem space. The liquor license placard for EB’s/eebee’s says: (more…)
Shaw
807 V Street, NW
Thanks to all who’ve written in from the Atlantic Plumbing movie theater. Most recently John writes:
“There’s likely a dark story behind whatever’s going on at Atlantic Plumbing.” (more…)
From Alley Fest:
“On Saturday, July 26, the heart of D.C. comes alive for the 2nd Annual ALLEY FEST — a celebration of community, culture, flavor, and fun in Blagden Alley & Naylor Court.
Expect an unforgettable day with: (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was checking for any info on the ‘coming soon’ Urban Mart in Shaw and realized that (more…)
1401 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Cordell for sending last night:
“Person shot outside the Kennedy Rec Center (7th between O and P NW) just before 6PM Tuesday. Large number of Police units still on scene as of 7:30; MPD confirmed shooting investigation just before 7PM.”
From an MPD report:
“At around 1800 hours, aforementioned officer heard sound of gunshots coming from around the Kennedy Recreation Center located 1401 7 ST NW Washington DC, 20001. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the incident occurred outside the Rec Center Building and the aforementioned officer located V-1 inside the location suffering from a gunshot wound on her right buttock. V-1 was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment.”
“1500 block 9th Street, NW Picture taken July 9, 2025”
“Dear PoPville,
6 months later…was a statement ever released at an appropriate time, or a plan of action re these long-abandoned properties?
I walk by these buildings often, and have been a Shaw resident for 20+ years so I know the probable answer to this question, but I thought maybe there might be some momentum by the DC govt and/or Shiloh after (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Local food PSA! Saw that Missed Connections is doing 4th of July meals to go and had to pass along the recommendation (if I wasn’t going out of town, I’d be all over it.) Really awesome new chef / concept. The smoked chicken with yuzu white sauce is unreal among everything else I’ve had there (coconut pandan bread!!).
They’re at Electric Cool Aid every Friday – so if you’re not picking up this weekend, definitely check them out this summer – great with a frozen bev.” (more…)
1539 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Callie for passing the latest about The Passenger from next door neighbor Ivy and Coney:
“Remember kid, heroes get remembered, but legends never die.
So long and thanks for all the (more…)
1539 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
According to folks at The Passenger in Shaw, this weekend was them + Qui Qui’s (“Bringing the Authentic flavors of Puerto Rico to the Nation’s Capital.“) last night because someone bought out the building 😭 the new owners want to turn it into a tavern but nobody has been told anything. We’re devastated 😭”
On google Qui Qui is currently listed as temporarily closed: (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed a sign on the vacant space next to Wanda’s on 7th for the past couple of weeks (months maybe?) that says “Urban Mart Coming Soon.” Does anyone have any idea what’s moving in here? Or is this (more…)