Update to main break at MacArthur- Water is off & roadway is heavily damaged. pic.twitter.com/vGNeq1lbxb

— DC Water (@dcwater) May 17, 2017

⚠️Crew on site to address a large water main break at MacArthur Blvd between Q and Elliott NW. Please use alternative routes ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/1Hp3VT9L9G

— DC Water (@dcwater) May 17, 2017

Photo by PoPville flickr user Chris Williams

“Dear PoPville,

My husband and I are looking to move from Dupont and are considering the Berkeley/Kent/Palisades area.

Upon researching the area, I came across the noise issues some of the neighbors are discussing with respect to the changing flight times and paths coming from DCA. Here is a Washington Post article that discusses this situation:

“In the District, there were 1,286 noise complaints in 2014; by 2015, the year NextGen changes were implemented, complaints jumped to 8,670 (although airport officials are quick to note that 6,500 of the complaints last year came from the same person). Even so, residents say complaints have risen dramatically.”

My question for the community is if the noise from the airplanes is really as constant and loud as the articles are making it out to be?”

File this under bonkers – Fox 5 reported last week:

“A West Virginia man is facing several charges after authorities say he shot a deer in Washington D.C. It happened close enough to the Palisades neighborhood in Northwest D.C., that neighbors heard the gunfire and called police to help.

The Washington Humane Society said the male deer had 14 points on his antlers and was estimated to weigh about 250 pounds.”

WTOP reported:

“Goyne used a handgun, according to the police report.

Goyne is being held without bond until his next court date scheduled for Oct. 12.”

Thanks to a reader for sending word about this new spot coming to the intersection of MacArthur and Foxhall:

“Looks like it’s almost ready to go. They have everything inside set up.”

4418 Macarthur Blvd, NW

A reader sends from the Palisades. Painful with the rain too…

4828 MacArthur Blvd, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending word about Figs closing in the Palisades:

“Too bad…good place!”

I agree, they were terrific. This is a bummer.

Photo of 4814 MacArthur Boulevard, NW by Pallavi KUMAR

The liquor license placard for Lupo Alimentari & Vineri says:

“New C Restaurant with a Total Occupancy Load of 115 seats. Applicant requests to have an Entertainment Endorsement and a Sidewalk Café with seating for 14 patrons.”

The Washington Business Journal previously reported:

“The restaurant may add “osteria” or another designation to its name but it will be called Lupo Verde, and it will bring the 14th Street restaurant’s signature homemade pastas, along with an expanded menu of entrees including steak, and chef Domenico Apollaro’s porchetta.”

Stay tuned for an opening date.

4883 MacArthur Boulevard, NW via BlackSalt

From a press release:

“On Monday, September 28, BlackSalt Fish Market and Restaurant will close for renovations. The seafood-centric restaurant and fish market has had a successful 11 year run, building a strong following in the Palisades neighborhood and beyond. Jeff Black says “we owe our loyal guests and committed patrons a refresh of the space and concept.” Design fabricator and consultant, Molly Allen of Atreus Works will collaborate with Jeff and Barbara Black on the remodel. During the renovation, both the fish market and restaurant will be closed to the public.

The restaurant will reopen later this fall, and an opening date will be announced when the works are close to complete. Just in time for the opening, Executive Chef Mike Huff, known for his pastas and exquisite seafood prep, will add some new dishes to the menu, while sommelier Joshua Pauley will expand the wine list with some exciting selections.”

4885 MacArthur Blvd, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending word that  7th Hill Pizza has opened in the former Marvelous Market space in the Palisades.