Alexa reports: “Huge fire started at 1:58 behind maydan. Sounded like an explosion. Several fire trucks present cleaning up and fire is put out.” Read More

1250 U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

What’s going on at &Pizza on U Street? Health Department violation, COVID-19 outbreak, or are they closing the location?” Read More

Thanks to Dan for sending from off of U Street.

A reader reported around 8pm: “Shooting (shots fired) at 7pm at the corner of 9th and K NE, 8-10 shots. Police said two shooters, nobody injured. Some windows and houses shot into.”

A reader reported: Read More

Thanks to Katie for sending: “I see the new extended/protected curbs aren’t going to last long. (these “gentle giants” crushed them all on 11th and V NW)”

1819 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Julia for sending: “Sign went up today on the old el centro building!” For those not familiar with the Salazar plans:

“Mission Group, DC-based owners of big bars and restaurants, will add another location to its roster in late 2021 when Salazar, a, 8,000 square-foot three-level venue with four bars levels and a rooftop deck, opens at 1819 14th Street. Read More

Thanks to Alyssa for sending: “Another hero hawk helping to keep the rat population in check near U Street.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

1314 U Street, NW

Thanks to NH for sending last night: “The smith on U street closing!! They just found out today… I had a reservation there Saturday and they called me today to say they’re closing for good!”

I called to confirm and was told that today is indeed their last day, Read More

1409 T Street, NW (formerly home to Taqueria Nacional)

Thanks to Meghan for sending: “new sign 14th & T in the old Taqueria space”

Butter Me Up posting a liquor license here back in June. Read More

photo by Matt Ackland

Alan Henney reported around 6:30pm:

“OFF-DUTY OFFICER’S SUV STOLEN DURING HOP-IN, SERVICE GUN INSIDE/ MANHUNT— Thief jumped in while the silver 2018 Equinox sat in Capitol Hill area. He rammed police car at 500 Fl Ave NW. He drove to 1300 V St NW where he abandoned the SUV on foot. GUN IS MISSING.”

“Update: Thief is in custody, but the Sig Sauer 9 m.m. handgun is still missing.” Read More