“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you had heard anything about the thefts of catalytic converters from Prius in NW DC. Apparently the rare Earth metals in the converters have led to an increase in the thefts, including three on our block one night last week (including ours.) I hadn’t heard of this being an issue in a long time but apparently it’s on the rise. There’s a relatively inexpensive fix (compared to getting a new converter) a shield you can purchase.”
Thanks to the rev for sharing: “Found this on my stoop in Columbia Heights from a very nice mystery neighbor”
1250 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Max for sending: ” I walked around Navy Yard and recall seeing a permit for a Chicken + Whiskey, adjacent to Tap99 on N Street SE.”
The liquor license placard, which went up earlier this summer for Chicken + Whiskey says: (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
do note the lights on the one to the left
Thanks to Rachel for sending from Capitol Hill.
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
Either way, happy September 15th!! (more…)
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
2619 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in February we noted that Woodley Cafe had gone dark after many years – I was a server there in 1997!! Anyway, I hear that their neighbor Macinytyre’s is looking to take over the space. (more…)
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.
photo by wwwchris
CNN reports: “1 in 500 US residents has died of Covid-19
As of Tuesday night, 663,913 people in the US have died of Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University data. According to the US Census Bureau, the US population as of April 2020 was 331.4 million.”
“In America: Remember
This fall, 610,000+ flags will honor all Americans who have died from COVID
@suzannefirstenberg | Visit Sept 17-Oct 3, 2021” (more…)
700 block Quebec Place, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS
From DC Fire and EMS (first reported at 3:19pm Tuesday):
“#DCsBravest are saddened to advise that the child (7 years old) rescued by our firefighters has succumbed to her injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and the community.” (more…)
7th and P Street, NW
Readers reported: “heard at least 15-20 shots, definitely some from a semi-automatic, from 9th and O around 9:30 PM.”
Just before 6pm a reader passed on a note from their building (1300 block of Kenyon street, nw):
“Please be advised that there was a shooting in the alleyway behind the building. At this time we do not have many details but all footage captured will be forwarded to the police. The police will be conducting an investigation and access to the garage from Kenyon Street has been blocked off. It would be best to use the 1300 block of Irving street to enter the alleyway.
Please continue to use caution as you enter and exit the building.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
Check out the menu: ala coffee+more – Menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“The team behind Dupont Circle’s Levantine inspired ala (1320 19th Street NW) has converted part of the first floor space into ala coffee + more. A coffee shop for the neighborhood, ala coffee and more will sell pastries, teas and coffees, highlighting traditional ingredients of the Levantine region. House made coffee includes drip, espresso, Turkish and pour over versions, with additions like ground cardamom, rosehip and dried lavender leaves and Levantine flavors like orange blossom and elderflower can also be added to tea. In addition to coffee & tea, they will also offer house made bakery items like the Zaatar to my Labneh, a croissant dusted with za’atar and filled with labneh and the Halva Nice Day a caraway cinnamon dusted halva croissant, as well as scones, like Heavenly Tahini, a walnut, tahini maple scone. (more…)
Photo by Miki Jourdan
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