4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to M. for passing on this note from Acacia Bistro & Wine Bar (opened here in 2009):
“Dear beloved customers,
It is with deep regret that I have to inform all of you that Acacia will be closing at the end of this month. I have put my heart and soul into this restaurant and tried my absolute best to keep Acacia running for all of you to enjoy. However, my landlord UDC, has made this impossible due to their insistence more than doubling the rent! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was surprised and disappointed today to find Recoil gun magazine next to the People and Vanity Fair at the checkout at my neighborhood Giant. Really, Giant? (more…)
Seems reasonable: (more…)
4200 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Update: “MPD reports the investigation has concluded at Connecticut Ave NW between Albemarle St NW and Tilden St NW and all associated street closures are open.”
“Dear PoPville, (more…)
4400 Connecticut Ave, NW
Rachel asks: “Any scoop on what’s moving into Tesoro?”
“Flavor Garden is your one-stop-shop for gourmet food essentials, beginner culinary instruction and food safety courses & training. YOU pick your flavor!” (more…)
4.22.22 DC officials provide the third update on a shooting in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW https://t.co/ngVtxjOjRz
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 23, 2022
From AlertDC: “The shelter in place order has been lifted and associated road closures are being lifted. Please expect residual traffic delays as first responders exit the area.”
From MPD: “The suspect has been located deceased inside of a residence in the area of Conn Ave and Van Ness St, NW.
The shelter in place has now ended.
Thank you to our community for your cooperation and thank you to our DC government and federal partners for your assistance today.”
🚨MPD is seeking the below person of interest in connection to the shooting in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW. This individual is 23 year-old Raymond Spencer of Fairfax, Virginia. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/ziR0Vutw0p
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 22, 2022
MPD reports 7:39pm “MPD is seeking the below person of interest in connection to the shooting in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW. This individual is 23 year-old Raymond Spencer of Fairfax, Virginia.”
7:54 pm Update: “There are 4 total victims in this shooting incident. 2 adult females, 1 adult male, and a juvenile (12 year-old) female. The additional adult female victim is in her 60’s and suffered a graze wound to the back.”
Video briefing: (more…)
Upton and Connecticut Ave, NW
First report from a reader at 3:23pm: “Omg!! Sounds like continued gunfire! Sounds like up by Van Ness/Univ of DC (also Chinese Embassy area). Lots more cops.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the 4500 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to the listed location to investigate the report of a person that fell from a residential building. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim on the ground, with her legs bound together, (more…)
This rental is located at 4530 Connecticut Avenue NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,525 / 500ft2 – Studio (Washington, DC) (more…)