Thanks to Maddie for sending:
“I live in Lanier Heights and for the past few weeks, we’ve noticed birds (not bats, like some initially thought) start to congregate and circle around the building around sundown. This dance starts with a few dozen and in 20 minutes there are thousands flying in circles in one direction then quickly switching course, moving around slightly until they abruptly start flying into the chimney of the building next door. (more…)
Thanks to Don for sending from Georgetown. (more…)
via google maps
Around 4:05pm a reader reports: “a rapid firing of gun. sounded like one gun…about 6 shots, somewhere between 13th st/ Kansas ave heading north, near Quincy, Randolph region. Police sirens less than 3 minutes later.”
Updates when/if more is known.
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This Shaw rowhome has a built-in Airbnb on a Michelin-starred block: 914 N St NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
Photo by PoPville flickr user kristenstake
“Dear PoPville,
It’s been awhile (2014 and 2011) since this question came up, so I’m hoping you can help out. I’ve got a 15 year old Honda which, while it will run for years more to come, I’m ready to part with. Where in DC do people sell used cars? Is it worth trucking it out to a suburb (MD, VA, further) to sell to a place that has more drivers?”
“John Wall of the Wizard hangs out at Thai Chili.” inside 701 7th Street, NW via Facebook
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend and I ate at Thai Chili near Capital One Arena before the Caps game on October 5. We’ve eaten there sporadically before games, so the wait staff knows us. When we were there, one of the servers told us that this was their last year there and that when hockey season ended (the regular season ends in April; hopefully they’ll be playing into June), they would be leaving. (more…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
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“This is Fara! She’s a brand new (14 week old!) proud DC resident adopted from City Dogs Rescue. She enjoys getting to know her new digs in Petworth.”
“This is Remy from Woodley Park! She is a 5 month old rescue – collie golden doodle schnauzer mix. She loves ice cubes and playing with her friends.”
Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below on “September 2019 Sales” for the full list of sales in PDF and excel formats.
This rental is located at 1420 17th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$8000 / 5br – Incredible 5+ mansion in DuPont Circle (more…)
From ANC Rep Alex Marriott:
“Many of you have reached out to ask about the recent shootings in the Shaw neighborhood and the steps MPD is taking to curb this violence. To respond to these questions, ANC 6E is holding an emergency special meeting at the Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library (1630 7th St., NW) on Wednesday (10/9) at 7:00 pm.
MPD Third District Commander Emerman will be in attendance, along with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, to respond to our questions.
If you cannot make Wednesday’s meeting, ANC 6E is partnering with the United House of Prayer to hold a second meeting on the recent violence at 1721 7th St., NW at 6:00pm on Thursday (10/10).
Please come to one or both of these meetings and voice your concerns!”
Thanks to Andy for sending: “FYI, looks like a Wendy’s is going in the basement/food court at Union Station.”