photo by Victoria Pickering
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you or your readers would know why I was woken up by the sound of small regular explosions this morning around 7am? (near U Street metro) There would be a series of them, like fireworks slowly going off, and then a pause for several minutes and then the sound would start again.”
804 V Street, NW previously home to Declaration
Thanks to Jason for sending:
“I was just walking down V St and noticed Mita opened. Space looks gorgeous. (more…)
Matt reported around 7:15pm: “Here we go again. Bout 45 mins ago. Multiple gunfire. 14th & V St NW. The Bermuda Triangle of gunfire.”
Haven’t seen any reports from MPD indicating, likely, no injuries. Updates if/when more is released.
1524 U Street, NW via google maps
Thanks to Donna for passing on the sad news from Zawadi: “An iconic presence in the community for over three decades is saying farewell.”
Zawadi writes:
“This will be our last newsletter of 2023. We take this opportunity to convey that we will be closing our brick and mortar store on Friday, Jan. 27, 2024. As you can imagine, it has been a difficult decision and one that has taken many years to reach. However, we are satisfied in knowing that I have lived my dream life for 32 years and have walked unimaginable roads with Zawadi. I have touched and been touched by many lives. Now it is time to move on to the next chapter. (more…)
2007 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Lexie for passing on from the Owl Room:
“New Years Eve with Dance Club will be the final party at The Owl Room. (more…)
This rental is located at 1728 WILLARD ST. NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
7th and T Street, NW
From MPD (around 2pm):
“STABBING/7TH ST NW & T ST NW/LOF B/M WEARING A WHITE COAT WITH A YELLOW HOOD AND A BLACK HOODED SWEATSHIRT UNDERNEATH, BLUE JEANS/5269″
Update from MPD:
“The Third District is investigating a stabbing in the 1900 block of 7th Street, NW. The victim was an adult male who sustained non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested.”
This rental is located at 1415 Chapin Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
1013 U Street, NW
Back in early October we learned that Everyday People DC would be coming to the former Lounge of Three space. The placard posted now says: “A class C Tavern with 75 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75. (more…)
1201 U Street, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending: “What’s becoming of the building formerly housing Archipelago:
‘we’ve been given the opportunity to renovate a three story, 7500 square foot, corner building that will become the new headquarters for Passion City Church DC just a few doors down from The Lincoln Theatre at 1201 U St NW. This space will also serve as the new home for our bloom, Passion Kids, and Passion Students ministries starting in December!'”