“Dear PoPville,
In the good news column, the city finally widened the 16th Street sidewalk between U and V Streets. Plus, the entrance to New Hampshire off of U Street, going north is now closed.” (more…)
U Street
1207 U Street, NW
From an email:
“Kinda Live Comedy presents Fridays at Saloon! A weekly FREE comedy show every Friday at the non-profit Saloon on U St (doors 7:30; show 8:00). (more…)
via IG story
Thanks to a reader for sending from the Ellington’s (1301 U Street, NW) IG stories:
“I should note this was not announced to residents…
It appears to be a very dishonest use of the AirBnB ordinance the city is now enforcing. Residents are talking about being offered month-to-month renewals at $700 more per month for a 1-BR apartment and over $1,000 for a 2-BR, 2-BA. Meanwhile, (more…)
14th and V St, NW
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2239 hours in the 1400 block of U Street. Lookout for a Blue vehicle.” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to let you know about a scam that (I am ashamed to say) I fell for on the corner of Corcoran and 17th NW yesterday near Dupont Circle. (more…)
1526 U Street, NW
I’m in. Stay tuned. (more…)
photo by Master of All Metal
“Dear PoPville,
Sunday morning around 10:30 Am I was riding an ebike at 14th and U St, NW and I crashed.
It probably did not appear that bad but with my 3 metal joints I was laying on the ground in severe pain. A nice man walked over picked up the e bike for me and asked if I was OK. I was so embarrassed that I got up and said thank you and told him I was fine when I really just wanted to lay there. Lol
He could have went about his day like everybody else but it’s good to be reminded that there are sweet people in this world. And I just wanted to express my gratitude in that moment.“
Thanks to Clif for sending: “Cooper’s Hawk on top of scaffolding at 2020 12th St NW, the same location as the bald eagle on the balcony a little while back.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1602 U Street, NW
Back in August we learned that Local 16 would be closing after 22 years on U Street. A tipster sends word that they hear a “Belgian beer restaurant” will be taking over the space. STAY TUNED.