From the Office of Planning:
“On July 28, 2020, representatives from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), DC Office of Planning (DCOP), and the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that identifies the process for redevelopment of an underutilized 80-acre parcel of land (Zone A) on the AFRH campus by a private developer. (more…)
3539 Georgia Avenue, NW
This is the former La Morenita space (which opened back in 2009.) The liquor license placard says:
“A new class C Restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. Seating capacity of 35, with a Total Occupancy Load of 75 and a Sidewalk Café with 10 seats. The License will include Entertainment, Dancing and Cover Charge indoors only.”
Stay tuned for more.
First heard about this in December 2015. (more…)
3118 Georgia Ave, NW
Back in June Colony Club announced they would be changing their name due to gentrification concerns. Focusing on the ping pong angle – they’ve announced their new name – Doubles: (more…)
hahaha thanks to Stephanie for sending: “While I’m in a bit of awe that ratchet straps have been holding this house together for a year, I thought it was about time to turn it into a meme.”
via google maps
From MPD around 11:30pm:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of Georgia Avenue and Hobart St NW. An adult male has been located at an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
2904 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Annie for letting us know:
“I just wanted to share that Harrar Coffee & Roastery in Park View is re-opening on Monday! They have been closed throughout the pandemic, only selling individual bags of beans through online orders, and also had some roadwork in front of the shop that delayed opening. The roadwork is now done and they’re back to normal hours for grab & go coffee or outdoor cafe seating, starting on Monday.”
Photo by Ryan Ermey
Last night Ryan tweeted us: “After years of late night running in this city, a first: a drive-by paintballing on Georgia and Kenyon. Careful out there!”
In an email he shares more details of what happened: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I thought I would share a pretty brazen and disturbing incident that happened to me at my house this weekend. If for nothing else – just to make sure people are being aware and safe.
Yesterday morning (Saturday), I was in my backyard sanding my deck. I have one of those roll up garage doors, which was shut, and a 6ft tall fence on both side of my yard, which backs up at an alley. So its not easy to get in there. Its 11am and I was cleaning up the sandpaper getting ready to stain the deck when, even though I had headphones in, I heard the garage door shake. I turned around and there was a man standing in my backyard. He looked pretty messed up…didnt seem with it, and was staring at me blankly. I stood up, and told him to get the hell out of my yard. He didnt move, and then started coming towards me. I went into my house, and locked the door. It was a sliding glass door, so I can still see what is happening. I called 911, as he walked towards the door and started to attempt to break into my house. He was shaking the handle – shouldering the door. All right in front of my face. (more…)
3400 Georgia Avenue, NW. Photo by Fredde Lieberman
From a press release:
“Hook Hall’s 7,000 square-foot backyard has been seasonally transformed into The Oasis, a tropical paradise respite in the middle of the city. Bright yellow tables, appropriately social distanced, are set on the Astro-turfed lawn with seven cabanas flanking the yard. (more…)