2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in September 2020 we reported that Baskin Robbins had closed above the former Mr. Chen’s space and coming Gourmand space. At the moment not clear how many flavors there will be at the smoke shop. Some of the neighbors will not be pleased. Stay tuned.
Thanks to Jordan for sending from Woodley Park.
This brought me a smile on Saturday: (more…)
2623 Connecticut Ave, NW
New signage is now up at the long vacant and former Pasta Italiana (previously Little India) space in Woodley Park. (more…)
This rental is located at 2401 Calvert St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,399 / 510ft2 – 2 MONTHS FREE! Great Studios Avail. w/Utilities! Cats! Parking! Metro (Woodley Park NW DC) (more…)
2311 Calvert Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone have any intel on what’s going on with Sorriso Bistro in Woodley Park? I have been a loyal customer for some time now, but for the last few months their hours have been super spotty. When I call to place a takeout order a lot of times the line continues to ring and no one picks up despite them being listed as open on google. There are no signs outside/anything online to indicate they’ve closed. (more…)
Thanks to DN for sending this back and forth from Woodley Park.
For those having trouble reading the notes from the photo above they say: (more…)
Photo via DC Fire & EMS
From DC Fire and EMS around 1:45pm: “Collapse incident 1000 block Kenyon St NW. significant collapse rear wall of 2 story row house. 2 individuals who were staying in home were not present when collapse occurred. No injuries. No structural compromise to adjacent homes. (more…)
Photo by and_thom
DC Fire & EMS reported: “Original call received 12:41 AM. Approximately 75 personnel with 20 pieces of equipment responded and operated on scene.”
Update 2 Alarm fire 2600 block 31st NW. Original fire structure largely collapsed with fire knocked down other than hotspots. Interior hose lines extinguishing fire in adjacent home. No injuries reported. This photo was on arrival. pic.twitter.com/aLKJlAypXP
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 24, 2021
“Update 2 Alarm fire 2600 block 31st NW. Original fire structure largely collapsed with fire knocked down other than hotspots. Interior hose lines extinguishing fire in adjacent home. No injuries reported. This photo was on arrival.”
Harrison Jones writes around 1am: “The massive column of fire and smoke from a multiple alarm fire in a massive single family home in NW DC is visible on radar currently.”
Many more reader photos: (more…)
2619 Connecticut Ave, NW
The last two weekends I’ve walked by there has been a closed sign on their door during times they’ve previously been open. A call to the restaurant does go to voicemail but the mailbox is full. (more…)