Photo by PoPville flickr user Brian Mosley
Oh let this be true!!
“I heard from an Apple store representative in Georgetown that they’re opening an Apple Store in the”U St corridor area”.
Any guesses where?
Ed. Note: This is the same way we first heard about the Trader Joe’s now at 14th and U so I’ll be cautiously optimistic!
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure what is going on here, but the owners appear to be building an elevated deck and privacy walls on their townhouse. To add to the “fun,” they have decided to incorporate a “burst of color” with bright blues and oranges. Never thought anything would become more eye catching than the much-maligned “middle finger” pop-up (which shares this alley) but this deck is giving it a run for it’s money.”
This rental is located at 1747 T Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“PARKING AVAIL FOR $200. Enjoy this beautifully 1 BR 1.5 BA unit in the heart of Dupont Circle and the U St corridor. This unit has stainless steel appliances, hardwood and tiled floors, washer and dryer in the unit and a covered space to put your bicycles. You are just steps away from restaurants, stores, coffee shops and the metro. The property is vacant & ready for move-in. Sentri-lock”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1.5 bath is going for $1,900/Mo.
Blue raspberry returns (gas station at 15th and U St, NW) just in time for this weekend’s heat wave.
Ed. Note: I promise to use the power of PoPville only for good :)
1603 U Street, NW
This is the former home to Caramel Clothing Boutique. Check out some of Whiskey Ginger’s wares here.
928 U Street, NW
Update – thanks to a commenter for finding the facebook message:
“We’re sad to announce that the U-Street location will not be the re-opening of the New Orleans Cafe that we had hoped for. We hope to re-open one day, but we have no news on when, where or if it will happen. We love our customers and are so blessed to have had their patronage during the past two decades.”
A reader reports:
“Do you have any idea what happened to the new Bistro on U street that was opened about a month ago by the folks that operated Bardia’s New Orleans cafe in Adam’s Morgan? The new Bistro on U has been empty and closed for like two weeks now. I’m bummed because I thought it was a great value and a good addition to the neighborhood.”
UPDATE from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in the homicide that occurred in the 1400 block of T Street, NW.
On Sunday, June 7, 2015, at approximately 9:23 pm, members of the Third District responded to a call for a reported stabbing. After arriving on the scene, Officers located four victims suffering from stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported three of the four victims to local hospitals. One of the victims transported to the hospital, an adult female, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 64-year-old Santos Ventura of Northwest, Washington, DC.
On Sunday, June 7, 2015, 70-year old Manuel Antonio Ramos of Northwest, Washington, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed in the stabbing death of Ms. Ventura.”
Around 9:30pm last night readers started tweeting us:
“@PoPville huge police and @dcfireems presence at 14th and T…any idea what’s happening?”
“@PoPville something major going on T St between 14th and 15th lots of EMS, fire and police!”
“@PoPville updated report 4 people stabbed in building”
@DCPoliceDept tweeted shortly thereafter:
“Alert: Stabbing_2125hrs_1400 blk T St NW. 1 in custody.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Kevin Wolf
“Dear PoPville,
I live in a row house on 11th Street (not exactly a dark alleyway). On Monday night, I was reading in bed when I became convinced someone was walking in our house and climbing the steps towards our bedrooms. I woke my husband up telling him that. We took a look around the house and did not notice anything except that we have forgotten to bolt the front door (we came home in the middle of the storm). I went back to sleep, feeling like a complete idiot and mortified to have deprived my better half of much needed sleep.
Two days later, he asked me if I had seen his rain jacket. We started joking that it must have been the ghost. And then we realized his sneakers had also disappeared and stopped laughing altogether.
Luckily (and unusually), we had nothing of value lying around like keys, wallet, phone… but it was pretty scary in retrospect. This was one mistake, on a Monday night. We were home and I happened to be awake, but we got hit.
Don’t forget to bolt your door.”
About a month a reader wrote in asking for advice on how how much rent to charge for her “3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house on Florida Ave. just north of U Street (by Blind Dog Cafe and 9:30 Club).”
The follow up:
“Had a TON of interest at $3500, and a group signed a lease on Friday!”
Nice work to all who suggested $3500!
1610 U Street, NW
Damn it! I spent a good part of 20s in Stetson’s. Ach, I think I’m becoming that old guy…
The listing says:
“Great opportunity for a restaurant on U Street. The property offers two floors of bar and restaurant space, rear patio, 24 tap line system and a lower level with a walk-in refrigerator, reach-in freezer, and ample storage. The business (Stetson’s Bar), Class C Tavern license, inventory and owned fixtures including two HD projectors convey. Zoned C-2-A. Appointment only. 24 hour notice required.”
It’s going for $2,400,000. Well, when in Rome, I’m off to set up a kickstarter page! For $50 you will get an ice cold 12oz Budweiser. For $500 you will get a 12oz Budweiser and a shot of your choice.
Oof, I’m so sad.