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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting inside of a residence in the 1700 block of 7th Street NW. An adult female is being transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”



1924 8th Street, NW at Florida Ave

From a press release:

“Known for its Detroit-style pizzas and award-winning burgers, Emmy Squared, the beloved Brooklyn-born restaurant opens its first Washington D.C. location in Shaw (1924 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001) on Wednesday, January 15. Co-founded by Emily Hyland and Executive Chef Matt Hyland, along with partners Howard Greenstone and Ken Levitan, the Pizza Loves Emily group has expanded on the East Coast with the opening of its seventh Emmy Squared in Washington D.C., with additional outposts in New York, Nashville and most recently Philadelphia. (more…)



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Veronica writes: “any reports of gunshots being fired on the 600 block of T street NW in Shaw around 3 am this morning?”

Spencer writes: “Woke up to the sound of gun shots at 3 a.m. outside of Kiss Night Lounge, a verbal altercation then took place. Police seemed to look around after I called 911.”



Photo by Nicholas Karlin

From an email:

“The new menu, titled “10 Years of Columbia Room,” celebrates the restaurant’s 10th Anniversary with a curated selection of the team’s favorite Columbia Room drinks from the past decade.

Columbia Room owner Derek Brown, along with Beverage Manager Paul Taylor, Beverage Director JP Fetherston, and previous Head Bartender Suzy Critchlow, wanted to create a menu that pays homage the cocktail bar’s legacy and the immense feeling of pride for what they’ve created. Pulling from menus as early as its inception in 2010 (when it just was a ten-seat bar in the back of The Passenger), the “10 Years of Columbia Room” menu features four courses of cocktails from the bar’s storied past, including: (more…)



view from 7th and O Street, NW

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in the 1300 block of 7th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 11:33 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 18 year-old Malick Cisse, of Northwest, DC. (more…)



Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

There is a woman that lives outside of Seaton Elementary School on 10th Street NW. She’s been there for a few months, in all conditions. We’ve dropped off left overs for her and exchanged polite pleasantries at times. We’ve called the shelter hotline on particularly cold nights, concerned for her safety. Until recently we haven’t had any other concerns related to her.

Over the past few weeks, however, she’s consistently been using our alley as a bathroom. With our block full of curious kids and dogs, and rain too infrequent to be a reliable clean up method, a few of us neighbors have done our best to continually clean up after her. (more…)



1414 9th Street, NW

Thanks to Nick for sending the new signage up at the infamous 1414 9th Street space. A few weeks ago we reported on the new liquor license that had been posted here:

“Applicant requests to Transfer the license from 900 Florida Avenue, N.W., to a new location at 1414 9th Street, N.W. Applicant also requests a Change of Hours, and an Increase in Occupancy Load, from a Total Occupancy Load of 122, to a Maximum Number of Seats of 149, with a Total Occupancy Load of 173.” (more…)



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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill while Armed (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in the 600 block of T Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:48 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)


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