Florida and 4th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I was grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s at Union Market. We parked on the lower basement level. There is a rancid smell not unlike 1000 soiled baby diapers in the Arizona dessert sun. I vomited in the garbage can. The patrons next to me pulled their t-shirts over their mouths like kids playing masked robber. It harkens the scene from Silence of the Lambs when Clarice just couldn’t take it anymore. (more…)
2nd, Delaware and M Street, NE
From a press release:
“Red Bear Brewing Company started construction this week on its future home at the District’s historic Uline Arena building. The brewery is partnering with 3877, a D.C. design studio, and McLean, Va.’s PWC Builders for the project. The site, which sits adjacent to the REI flagship store at Uline, totals ~7,000 square feet and will include a brewery, kitchen, taproom, and event space.
“We will be able to pack in up to 300 thirsty craft-beer patrons, board game enthusiasts, drag queens, NoMa locals, and happy-hour hunters,” said Bryan Van Den Oever, one of the brewery’s three co-founders. (more…)
From MPD:
“We have a confirmed shooting, a crime scene was located in the area of # 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE with shell casings. ShotSpotter detected 8 rounds at # 2 Massachusetts Ave. So we had lookout broadcasted for a Hit & Run vehicle speeding away from Union Station around the same time as when Shotspotter alert come out. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
For the second time in a week we have widespread power outage issues in the triangle east of 2nd St NE, South of Florida Ave and north of the H Street. On the Pepco outage map it looks like approximately 1,300 customers are without power. Last week’s outage(s) map looked like a “Whac-A-Mole” game, one outage would get fixed and multiple smaller ones would pop up. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Ian Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
I work near Union Station and use to live around the area two years ago, and have noticed the amount of homeless people and drug users around Union Station appears to have dramatically increased. Whenever I walk over to the station, there are groups of people completely passed out or tweaking from drugs. Recently, one person, who was clearly high, was just wandering around in the middle of the street with his eyes closed. Later I saw, the police had to intervene.
Anyway, it makes me feel very unsafe and uneasy about walking over to Union Station. Does anyone know why there has been—what appears to be–an increase in homeless people in the area?”
Ed. Note: In May of 2016 we spoke about “Harassment Outside Union Station” and later that month Korrin L. Bishop, on behalf of Capitol Hill Group Ministry wrote a thoughtful response.
Back in January we first broke the news that a Magnolia Bakery (and many others) was coming to Union Station. We just got word that they’ll be opening in September! Here’s the full press release:
“Magnolia Bakery, the cult New York City bakery, cherished for its freshly baked, classic American desserts, is thrilled to announce that it will soon open inside Washington, D.C.’s historic Union Station. Upon debuting, the brand will introduce its signature cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, icebox desserts and more to the Nation’s Capital. (more…)
399 Morse Street, SE
Thanks to Michael (and Seth) word about Stellina Pizzeria: “Next to Shouk and the spectacular Pluma on the corner.”
The liquor license placard for Stellina says:
“New C Restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Seating Capacity of 40, Total Occupancy Load of 60. Sidewalk Cafe with 20 seats.”
STAY TUNED.
Thanks to Amanda for sending from Union Market:
“$10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Free for walk-ups.
Friday August 3 | Black Panther
T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, rises to the throne in the isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider who was a childhood victim of T’Challa’s father’s mistake.
2h 15 min, rated PG-13
Lot opens 6:00, Lot closes promptly at 8:15, Film begins 8:45, Film ends at 11:00
For more information and tickets click here.”
Thanks to Grant for sending the update that Legal Seafoods opened in Union Station Friday. It’s located on the second floor above Le Pain Quotidien.
The proper photo by PoPville reader Rosette – thanks and sorry about the earlier mess up!
The liquor license placard for Union Oyster Bar & Lounge says:
“A New Class “C” oyster and seafood restaurant and lounge. The restaurant will have 80 indoor seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 319. Licensee is requesting a 15 seat Summer Garden, and a 24 seat Sidewalk Café. The Licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to include Live Entertainment and Dancing inside the premises only.”