U Street

Black Panther Pop Up Bar Coming to Red Lounge at 14th and U!

By Prince Of Petworth


2013 14th Street, NW

From a press release:

“On Thursday, February 15th, The Wave USA will unveil their “Enter Wakanda”, interactive experience and pop up bar event at Red Lounge located at 2013 14th St NW. In celebration of the premiere of Marvel’s Black Panther, the pop-up bar will be available to the public from Thursday through Monday, highlighted by interactive experiences, art installations, musical entertainment and a specially curated drink menu.

The idea was sparked by Wave co-founder Gregory Jackson, “It began as an idea for a happy hour to compliment a private viewing for the movie and grew into something much more important.” Jackson continued, “we saw an opportunity to create the type of experience that would never be created for us, so we decided, if not us, then who?”

In order to complete this experience, The Wave tapped in to the talent of DC residents: (more…)

“I’d love to hear what PoPville thinks about the plans for the Grimke renovation.” (Check Out the Renderings)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Dan for sending the latest plans for the Grimke School and lot next to Nellie’s redevelopment:

Plans – Comm Three U Street (PDF)

Plans Comm Three feb 2018 Grimke (PDF)

Currently:


1923 Vermont Avenue, NW (just south of U Street)


912 U Street, NW (just east of Vermont Ave) behind Nellie’s

Check out some renderings of the two parcels after the jump. (more…)

Shooting at 9th and V Street, NW around Sunday Morning

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Good morning. Members of the Third District are currently investigating a shooting that took place in the area of 9th and V Streets NW this morning. An adult victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099. Motorists and pedestrians may experience road closures in this area while the investigation is ongoing.”

The mayor’s office reported:

“Outreach representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services have been in communication with MPD in regards to a shooting on the 900 block of Florida Ave NW. A Male Victim was transported to a near by hospital and will be treated for non life threatening injuries.”

Bandit Taco “Rolling Soon” in former Yamas space at 16th/N.H./U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1946 New Hampshire Ave, NW just south of U off 16th

Back in August we first shared the news that tacos would be coming to the former Yamas space (and Subway before them) at 16th and U Street, NW on New Hampshire.  Been getting lots of status request messages and am happy to share that they will be “rolling soon”:

Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)

Piola Closes D.C. Location

By Prince Of Petworth


2208 14th Street, NW

A reader reports:

“I believe this closure took effect today, but wanted to share. It’s likely the result of the drug raid that occurred a few weeks ago. Allegedly, a promoter was selling illegal drugs on their second floor.”

Wait, what?!?!? Anyone else hear about a raid a few weeks ago?

Piola opened in D.C. back in 2013. They’re located right next door to the newly opened Grady’s.

Anyway, they’ve closed:

14th and U: “The police officer was YELLING at pedestrians not to cross, even when we had the light, so that she could let cars turn left”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if you know what’s happening at 14th and U. We used to have a turn signal there. It was removed a while back.

Now there is regularly a police officer there directing traffic. Last Saturday, I was out running errands by foot. The police officer was YELLING at pedestrians not to cross, even when we had the light, so that she could let cars turn left. It wasn’t particularly backed up. It meant that a lot of people were confused about whether they could cross and would then try to run while she was letting people go. It was a hot mess.

This is a highly trafficked pedestrian area. Why is DDOT prioritizing car traffic there? If they want people to cross safely and drivers to turn left safely, this is not a good solution. Maybe we need that fancy intersection they have in Chinatown.” Ed. Note: There’s also a barnes dance crossing in Columbia Heights. Not a bad idea here!

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