“Dear PoPville,
An update on the Wilson Aquatic Center closure from DC Health:
‘The closure was primarily due to the HVAC/Ventilation systems not being fully operational. (more…)
Tenleytown
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thank to A. for the heads up about SakuSaku‘s soft opening over the weekend. Stay tuned for their grand opening and please not that their Cleveland Park location (3417 Connecticut Ave, NW) remains open too!
S. writes “SakuSaku sent out a notice that their Wisconsin Ave location is set to open on March 4th. I went to the soft opening this weekend and it was lovely (and busy!).”
“Dear PoPville,
For anyone who didn’t get the news, this currently greets visitors to Wilson Aquatic Center. Not sure the reason, but (more…)
3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back in September we got excited about the coming soon signs announcing a “winter opening” for Taco Bamba’s return to DC. Sadly a peek inside earlier this week reveals: (more…)
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4619 41st Street, NW
Been a tough run for this space. Le Kavacha French Bistro, Olive Bistro, Bread & Salt, Fork and Spade and now Le Versailles: (more…)
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back September 2022 we learned that SakuSaku Flakerie, “JAPANESE-FRENCH INSPIRED GOURMET PASTRIES”, would be opening up a location in the old Bourbon Coffee space at Wisconsin and Veazey St, NW. (more…)
4425 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Dry cleaners out, Smoke shops in.
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First-Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the 4400 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 12:30 pm, (more…)
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via google maps
Readers report: “13 police cars/vans of various sizes charging up Wisconsin Avenue towards Tenleytown”
“Heard what sounded like gunshots near Jackson Reed High School. Police rolling up Wisconsin”
“Wilson is on lockdown; no one in or out for the time being.”
Austin Nichols reports on Twitter:
“Gunshots reported outside Jackson-Reed HS fka Wilson, HS on lockdown
Avoid Tenleytown for the moment if you can”
Update from the school:
And Deal:
Updates:
“My daughter at JRHS is telling me that kids in her class saw someone with a gun in the park at Fort Reno, but that they all quickly moved to safety and are sheltering in place.”
Update from MPD: “Prelim info for sounds of gunshots in the 3900 block of Chesapeake St, NW-suspects in 2 vehicles exchanged gunfire. There is no active threat at this time. Ongoing investigating. School was placed on lockdown for precautionary measures.”
“MPD reports the 3900-4000 block of Chesapeake Street NW is closed to traffic due to police activity. Please avoid the area.”
This is also the title of my upcoming podcast and if I ever form a John Denver cover band we shall be known simply as Chicken Visits @ The Gate.
God I love this chicken (and family.)
Also, please enjoy this “red-tailed hawk riding an updraft at Rock Creek Park”: (more…)