7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I contacted you in the past about the bike situation near Shaw Library. Last week, as of my quick count, there are at least 18 bikes now locked (in groups of 2 to 4 bikes) to random posts on the west side of Shaw Library. (more…)
2000 block of Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Heard Howard announced at the civic meeting on Monday that they are closing the current hospital, moving it elsewhere on campus, and redeveloping the 3M sqft into private, non-academic use. Saw it on twitter from @EricFidler
Do you have any more news? Timelines?”
Thanks to the many, many folks who sent me Eric’s tweet:
Howard University finally announces its intention to rebuild Howard University Hospital elsewhere on campus and redevelope the hospital as 3 million sq ft of private, non-academic development pic.twitter.com/OA1meBGwQU
— Eric Fidler, haunted steamboat captain (@EricFidler) October 29, 2019
As for timelines he added in a response that it was “probably 10 years off”: (more…)
2301 Georgia Ave NW
Thanks to WayneMan for sending: “Did you know China Wonder (near Howard University) is closing after 30 years in business? Their final night is Thursday.”
Ed. Note: See D.C.’s best Carryouts here.
1017 7th Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on from Pearl’s Bagels:
“The good news is that we finally received our building permits for Pearl’s Bagels and we start construction on the space next week. The bad news is that construction takes time…so it’ll still be a few months before we’re open. But fear not, we are now baking out of Union Kitchen and can take catering orders of any size. Start spreading the news!”
STAY TUNED.
“Dear PoPville,
For weeks if not months now, there’s been some kind of underground project happening in front of the townhouses on the southern side of M St. NW between 9th and 10th (near Mt. Vernon Square metro).
I don’t know what they’re doing, but they’ve basically dug up the front yards of the entire row of houses and progress seems… slow. (more…)
1440 8th Street, NW across from the Giant grocery store
“Oyster Oyster is from Restaurateur Max Kuller, Chef Rob Rubba & Barman Adam Bernbach”
The placard says:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 40 and Total Occupancy Load of 80. Summer Garden with 25 seats.” (more…)
911 V Street, NW
Thanks to Ethan for sending. Back in 2016 (and 2015) we noted it was for sale. Anyone hear about the future plans?
pre-opening at 8th and Florida Ave, NW in July 2018
Thanks to Jesse for passing on from ModCloth:
“We are sad to announce that the ModCloth IRL will be closing at the end of October. We will miss being a part of your fashion journey in DC. (more…)
“Aerial rendering of the Grimke School redevelopment.” courtesy Community Three
From a press release:
“After a decade of planning with the government and people of Washington, DC, Community Three has broken ground on a $45 million mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Metro-adjacent Grimke School, including a new home for the African American Civil War Museum. The 133,000 square foot project will include multifamily residential, office space, live-work “maker” units, and ground-floor retail. (more…)
jfcass (and many others) reported around 11:10pm:
“heard what sounded like three gunshots at 6 & Florida. Lots of cops and ambulance at Rito Loco.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Florida Avenue NW. An adult female has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening injury to the arm.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”