2007 14th Street, NW at U Street
From a press release:
“Coming this April to 2007 14th Street NW, Crush introduces a unique bar experience that blends nostalgia with contemporary nightlife. This new venue, catering especially to the LGBTQ+ community, offers a cozy, inclusive space that reminisces about the times of record stores and basement hangouts with friends.
In its past life as a music store and radio supply shop, Crush transforms its legacy into a modern-day haven. (more…)
“UPDATE: MPD’s ERT located two individuals inside the building. They have been detained and detectives are investigating. The were no other individuals located inside the building. No injuries reported.”
Mark sends above around 8:30am: “Big police presence at 8th & Florida. 20+ MPD cars”
From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a barricaded individual in the 900 block of U Street, NW. ERT has been requested to the scene. There are numerous road closures in the area.”
“Update: At approx 8:06 a.m., an MPD officer was flagged down for a potential armed robbery in the area of 8th Street & Florida Avenue, NW. It was reported that two potential suspects ran inside a building in the 2000 block of Georgia Ave and may be barricaded inside.” (more…)
1330 U Street, NW
Welp I’m a little late on this one but Enigma is now open. Their opening release says: (more…)
1408 U Street, NW
90 Second Pizza has finally opened in the former Jimmy John’s space.
“Overhead Baseball Lights at Harrison Park (1300 block V St NW) on 24/7”
UPDATE: “after many calls from my neighbors it seems DPR sent out a maintenance crew and has finally turned off these lights.”
“Dear PoPville,
I live on the 1300 block of V St NW facing Harrison Park. On Monday, a maintenance crew came out and did something to the baseball diamond’s overhead lights. It seems like they haven’t finished that job yet and left a cherry picker parked on V St. Not sure what happened, but every since the lights have been left permanently on and now it’s keeping everyone on the block up at night. As you can see in the photos attached, it is super, super bright – great for nighttime little league games, not so much at 1 AM when we’re trying to sleep. (more…)
This rental is located at 2303 14th St NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
15th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Eric for sending the latest: “It looks like they might repaint GW’s head…..at least they have the old one outlined and parts of it are labeled “red.” (more…)
15th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Pat for sending the update at 15th and U Street, NW.
Lorelei also sends a shot: (more…)
14th and V Street, NW
Thanks to Tom for sending: “I saw construction guys moving stuff in to the old provision 14 space. First time I have seen anyone inside there in months and I walk by all the time. (more…)
1934 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Grace for sending word about the Wells Fargo coming closure: (more…)