“Dear PoPville,

I saw your story about Francis Stevens pool being closed for the few months it is open in the summer – announced on May 24, a week before it was to open. That was just infuriating – that the city could not have determined what repairs needed to be done and did them between September of last year and May of this year, and notifying residents a week before it was to open.

Now today I went to go swimming at the Dunbar pool and there was a sign that said that the Dunbar pool is closed for the summer season starting June 17. WTF? Read More

Thanks to Brent and Melissa for sharing around 3:30pm Sunday: “From Florida an Rhode Island Ave NW…. Plate obliterated but based on inspection sticker placement- maybe a MD driver…

Also no other car around- seems like car vs pole…” Read More

Thanks to J. for sending: “Wild crash at the corner of RI and NJ an hour ago (3:11am). Astonishingly loud. Amazingly, no one appeared to be seriously injured, minus the light pole and signs. Police detained two individuals from the SUV on its side (both were in handcuffs when I left). Intersection is still blocked off as of this email. Stay safe out there.”

AlertDC had reported: “DCFEMS reports the 400 block of Road Island Avenue, NW, between 5th Street and Florida Avenue is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes. Expect delays.” Read More

3rd and R Street, NW

A reader reported Friday around 4:15pm: “This happened at R and 3rd ST NW. Apparently the person screamed “Fruit salad yummy yummy” and ran off…” Read More

This rental is located at 5th and Rhode Island Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,800 / 1br – 500ft2 – One bedroom apartment 444 Rhode Island Ave. NW Apt. #202 (NW Washington Shaw/Howard U.) Read More

1545 New Jersey Avenue, NW

Thanks to Cameron for sending word about the Great American Bistro opening in Truxton Circle (1545 New Jersey Avenue, NW).

“The Great American Bistro is all about bringing that friendly, neighborhood feel to the busy lives of the people around us. We are a no-fuss eatery that aims to make our customers feel right at home and provide them with a simply delicious meal. Join us for a meal or a drink and experience the simple pleasures of dining in a good place, with the best company and the greatest food you will ever taste.”

Check out their menus here.

Check out more of the scrumptious looking goods: Read More

1625 First Street, NW at Florida Ave

Good news from Glassey:

“THURSDAY APRIL 21st WE WILL BE BACK OPEN & CELEBRATING OUR 2ND ANNIVERSARY!!! Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the intersection of New York and New Jersey Avenues, Northwest.

Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 8:22 pm, a silver vehicle was travelling northbound on New Jersey Avenue, Northwest, and ran a red light. At the same time, a pedestrian was crossing New Jersey Avenue, Northwest from east to west, in a marked crosswalk when they were struck by the silver color vehicle. The pedestrian was then struck a second time by a dark color vehicle that was traveling northbound on New Jersey Avenue, Northwest, who ran the red light. Read More

300 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to RB for sending: “Uncaged Chefs in Capitol heights is opening a second location at the old anxo space on Florida ave. Interior space looks nice but no sign yet” Read More

This rental is located in Truxton Circle/Bloomingdale. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,250 / 2br – $1,250 1 Bed in 2 Bed Row Home Read More