14th and Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Called yesterday to order a pizza from Pizzeria Vetri on 14th and Florida and they answered the phone but said they were closing that location. Just looked and it seems their website is now down as well. (more…)
1019 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Walking home from the gym yesterday morning there were about 8 police detectives coming out of Signature Hair Cuts, 1019 U Street NW, with bolt cutters and boxes of evidence. Any idea what happened?”
NBC Washington reported:
“Prince George’s County police arrested a suspect in connection with three sexual assaults, including assaults on two Howard University students. (more…)
924 U Street, NW next door to Service Bar
I missed the Grand Opening of Grand Opening Eatery!! Oh well, they got both Chicago and New York style ‘za. Anyone take an early taste?
Full menu after the jump. (more…)
1919 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Doug Landry for sending a peek inside (below) the Framebridge, “Custom Frames | Custom Cut, Crafted, and Built, coming to 14th and T St, NW:
“We have reached peak 14th street.
Just in case you want to bang out a quick pod while picking out your artisanal mats…”
Framebridge with the good sense of humor replies:
“Good news–it’s probably even *more* 14th Street than that.”
Anyway, I popped by on Saturday and was told they’ll be opening on Tuesday and to stand by for a grand opening party too. (more…)
This rental is located at 1432 Swann Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1950 / 1br – 750ft2 – Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment – U Street (more…)
Last night a reader asked us:
“huge police response and arrest outside of busboys and poets on 14th and V at 12:30am 3/8. Any insight is appreciated if anyone knows.”
MPD tells me that there was a fight subsequently: (more…)
1338 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
You had mentioned the old Chinese restaurant closing (between 13th & 14th street–the one in the basement) and becoming a new Caribbean restaurant. I just tried the place and the food is great! Its a small mom and pop place (nothing fancy) but good food. I’m South Asian and for those who like and grew up eating goat curry, it has amazing goat curry.
Please post so they can get some business! With all the big fancy restaurants opening up on U street it would be great to see this mom and pop place do well!”
Ed. Note: Menu here.
1807 14th Street, NW
First Go Mama Go then Pulp then changes at Black Cat and now another one that really stings.
From Home Rule:
“As we begin 2019. we at Home Rule have decided that, after 20 wonderful and fulfilling years, it is now time for us to pursue new opportunities and adventures. Home Rule will be closing on March 31, 2019.
For 20 years our customers have supported and delighted us. (more…)
via google maps
A reader reported around 11pm:
“Shots fired behind the 1900 block of 13th Street, NW. Police are looking for bullet casings right now.”
MPD tells me that this occurred in the alley of the 1200 block of T Street, NW. After a call of the sounds of shots fired were made an MPD officer witnessed the subject toss the gun and “was placed under arrest for Carrying a Pistol without a License and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition.”
Following the 1989 photos we spoke about Monday, I wanted to share the one above that I found from 2011 when I searching Matchbox on the site.
Now: (more…)