
Thanks to s cho for sending the incredible view from H Street, NE this morning.
Though I do urge sailors to take caution.

Thanks to s cho for sending the incredible view from H Street, NE this morning.
Though I do urge sailors to take caution.

4th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Colleen for sending: “Looks like The Boiling Crab on H Street NE (former Driftwood Kitchen/True Orleans) is close to completion. (more…)

via google maps
From MPD at 4:40pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 700 block of 7th St NE. No lookout
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411”
Update from MPD: “On January 28, 2021 at approximately 3:42 pm, officers from the First District responded to the 700 block of 7th St NE for the report of sounds of gunshots. Officers located a a crime scene but not a victim. A short time later, a juvenile male responded to a local hospital and reported that they had been shot while in the 700 block of 7th St NE. The lookout is for two black males wearing dark clothing.
First District Detectives area actively investigating this incident. Should anyone have information related to the shooting, please contact the First District Detectives office at (202) 299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at (202) 727-9099.”

Thanks to G for sending Monday morning from the 500 block of G Street NE.
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

1200 block of H Street, NE photo by Jon Simons
Jon reported at 5:16pm: “7-8 shots, broken car window and lots of chaos at @autozone on H St NE.”
From MPD:
“On 1/22/21 at approximately 5:09 pm, First District officers responded to the 1200 block of H Street NE for the report of a shooting. On the scene, officers located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. (more…)

Ed. Note: Not the window in question, just a window I like a lot
“Dear PoPville,
I just bought a townhouse on H and 13th st NE (YAY!) and there are still burglar bars on the basement windows… do you think they are still necessary in that area? I’m personally an overly trusting person, but I feel like they are unnecessary in 2021. Any thoughts?”

thanks to Denis for the mashup
From MPD: “Hop-In Motor Vehicle Thefts Last Night
At approximately 12:10 AM, in the alley of the 200 block of 10th St. SE, a victim left his car running when he got out to open his parking gate. An unknown suspect then entered his vehicle and drove away. The victim suffered some injury when he tried to hold onto the car as it pulled away and fell.
At approximately 12:28 AM, in the 900 block of H St. NE, a victim left his car running when he parked and got out to throw away some trash. A juvenile suspect then entered his vehicle and attempted to drive away but was unable to put the car in gear. (more…)

1128 H Street, NE
Thanks to Brett for sending: “Cusbah was one of my favorite Indian restaurants in DC until it closed in the fall. I randomly googled it today, and the website indicates they are reopening for delivery and takeout with a new address listed. A Twitter post from 1/1/21 indicates delivery “coming soon.” Great news!”

Their website says: “change of ownership reopening for delivery & takeout only
1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste R110
Washington, DC 20004
COMING SOON!”
So opening in a new location? Stay tuned.

Hello State Bird: “We are makers of the chicken wing. Our mission is to delight your taste buds. Please enjoy!
WE’RE OPEN
Pick Up & Delivery Only (1335 H Street, NE)
HOURS (more…)

This rental is located at H Street NE near 13th St NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,200 / 1br – 700ft2 – Pet-friendly furnished first-floor 1br / 1ba apartment in Atlas Dist (Atlas District / H Street NE) (more…)