Twitter user @jmcindc sends in the photo and asks: “Is a new addition (it is back side of the park. Behind the tennis court) at Bruce Monroe Park a dog run?”
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Bruce Monroe park is located at 3000 Georgia Ave, NW.
Anyone know if a dog run (official or unofficial) has been added?
“Dear PoP,
This happened last night less than one block from my house. My friend was knocking on my door when we heard three gunshots. Cops responded quickly (about 10-15 units in 2-5 minutes). A short while later we left my home, and saw the crime scene. There was one body on the ground near the intersection of Sherman and Columbia, and two large groups of bystanders.
Terrible scene. My heart goes out to the family of the young woman who was killed.”
Council Member Jim Graham writes:
MPD tells me that about 7 PM someone walked up to a house on the 3000 block of Sherman and shot three people, two adult males and a juvenile female. MPD states that the juvenile died from the shooting. The two males—conscious and breathing–are in the hospital, wounded.
Gang/crew connections under investigation.
Our thoughts and prayers go to all those who are impacted by this tragedy.
Hopefully the two adult males will come clean on what they know about the shooter. Hopefully.
From MPD:
On Saturday, February 19, 2011, at approximately 7 p.m., units from the Third District were dispatched to Sherman Avenue and Columbia Road NW, to investigate the sounds of gunshots. Upon their arrival, three gunshot victims were located. A female victim was located in front of a residence in the 3000 block of Sherman Avenue, NW. Two adult male victims were located in the 700 block of Harvard Street, NW. Personnel from the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported all three victims to local hospitals.
The female victim succumbed to her injuries and was later pronounced dead. Her remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner pending an autopsy. The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Lucki Nancy Pannell of the 3000 block of Sherman Avenue, NW.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that all three victims were shot in the 3000 block of Sherman Avenue, NW. The two male surviving victims ran from the scene to the 700 block of Harvard Street, NW.
This rental is located at 2618 Sherman Ave, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Cozy 1 bedroom apartment walking distance to U street and Howard University. The apartment has free rear parking. Electricity is not included. No cats and dogs permitted.”
$1050 sound right for this one bedroom?
This home is located at 759 Harvard St NW:
The flier says:
“Charming 3BR, 1 BA, 3 Level rowhouse completely renovated with hardwood floors throughout, CAC, all new kitchen and bath. Fantastic condo alternative at a great price! Walking score of 91, 4 blocks to Columbia Heights Metro. Very close to Washington Hospital Center.”
You can find more info here and some photos here.
Unfortunately there are too many photos but the price is looking right to me. What do you guys think: Does $349,900 sound reasonable for this 3 bed/1 bath?
Lots of people are mentioning to me how this building is really taking shape. I can hardly believe my eyes. Accordign to DC MUD:
The matter of right development will come in at five floors, plus a penthouse, and will be no higher than 50 feet. A side yard area will be covered in brick and provide 11 parking spots for residents of the one- and two-bedroom units. What about retail? Linde said the area has a dearth of quality housing and is rife with vacant lots. “You need to put heads in beds before you start building any retail,” asserted Linde. Adding, “doesn’t do any good to put in a Trader Joes… or a Starbucks if there aren’t any people to drink the coffee.”
From an email:
“Wednesday January 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM will be the poster proof review session (a.k.a. the pin-up session) at the Emergence Community Arts Collective – 733 Euclid St. NW, on Euclid between Georgia and Sherman. For directions, contact Sylvia Robinson at (202) 462-2285. [Note – the building is not handicapped accessible as yet]
Background on the trail can be found here.
This is the long-anticipated chance to see the trail as designed, with text, photos, icon, and colors all together. Come look over the sign designs and let us know what you think.
This is the last opportunity to review and comment on the Heritage Trail. The next part of the process is sign fabrication and installation! We anticipate the signs will be installed next May.
We’re looking forward to seeing all of you again and celebrating the results of all the work by so many individuals that has resulted in this trail.”
Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up on the scaffolding that recently went up. This is the space that used to be Coco Libre and Nani Kafe before that but has been vacant for many months. We speculated on what may would be a good retail option for that corner back in April ’09. Looks like there is finally some movement. Anyone know if a new tenant has been found?
Nice to see some movement on this building that’s been vacant for a while. I’m super encouraged that it looks like a very serious renovation is underway. Unfortunately Zippin’ Chickin’s Web site is not up yet but I’ll be sure to update when they open. They’ll be located at 2851 Georgia Ave, NW.
Photo by PoPville flickr user jsmjr
I’m not gonna lie – when a weekend ends and I post about 4 shootings, a stabbing and a fire that occurs across the city – I can get a bit blue. So I thought you guys might feel the same and would also enjoy a bit of good news. No scratch that, a bit of fan-freaking-tastic I can hardly contain my joy potential news.
Unfortunately I can’t get into details about an exact location but let’s just say somewhere on Georgia Ave (not in a newly constructed building). I got word from a business owner who is looking to open up a new neighborhood bar. And let me say that this is not a novice but a group with a great track record. Frankly I nearly fell off my chair when I read the news. Anyway, the group is familiar with PoPville and knows from time to time we can be a bit opinionated. They also know that many of us love and respect beer and a good neighborhood bar. And they want our opinion – what is the theme of a bar you’d most like to see open up on Georgia Ave?
Initially I was thinking something like a Busboys and Poets or a Tryst type spot. However, I heard that a Beer Garden was also a possibility and I nearly fell off my chair once again. I would still do backflips for a Busboys or a Tryst but I’m gonna make my vote for a Beer Garden. What type of neighborhood bar/restaurant would you most like to see on Georgia Ave?
“Dear PoP,
I was walking by the new Bruce Monroe Park and saw a glorious sight. A giant hawk with a huge rat firmly hanging from its talons! Being a longtime reader of PoP, I remembered how fascinated you were by the hawk v. pigeon battle of 2008.”
Awesome, this is simply awesome!
