via GoFundMe

The GoFundMe says:

“Hello, I am Yeira Melara, a 21-year-old who recently experienced a life-changing event. On April 14th at 12:40 am, our house caught on fire. It was a terrifying moment as my two brothers and I smelled smoke coming from my room. We rushed to find flames already engulfing the area. In a panic, I tried to douse the fire with water, but it spread rapidly. Next thing I see the fire spreading to my bed the flames started to get bigger and bigger. In the panic I tired to find the fire extinguisher but I wasn’t able to locate it. I started panicking until my 17 year old brother told me “yeira it’s too late we have to go” I knew in that moment that I had no choice but to evacuate… Read More

3910 14th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Anejo at 14th and Randolph now has a window doing breakfast tacos and burritos. I ordered the platanitos and bacon tacos and they were delicious. Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Northwest, DC.

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at approximately 6:54 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 1400 block of Buchanan Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Read More

A reader reports Saturday:

“There was a shootout just after 10am right in front of Randolph Towers at the 3902 14th St NW entrance. Two cars were shooting at each other. Most people said they heard 6 or 7 shots, but we hear the police found 14 shells at the scene. Two stray bullets flew through the window of a third floor condo. Read More

4610 14th Street, NW

Ed. Note: The Pica Taco on Florida Ave just became “DC Taco & Wings”.

“Dear PoPville,

I went into Pica Taco last Monday and recognized a new crew baking loaves of bread – smelled amazing. I went to order and a gentlemen said, Read More

This rental is located at Decatur Street near 14th Street. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

4602 14th Street, NW

Thanks to all who passed on from Zeke’s: “See you soon Zeke’s Coffee Uptown (4602 14th St NW) Grand Opening May 13th.” Read More

4602 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Max (and others) for sending: “Zeke’s Coffee (14th and Buchanan ST NW) signage is up and the inside is nearly finished. Someone on site mentioned they are actively hiring – a promising sign they will open soon!”

Stay tuned!

A reader writes: “There was a shooting last night at 14th and Spring. The victim was found in the alley behind Mezcalero. She was awake and alert and looked like she’d survive. I heard she was shot a couple times in the leg. I heard two gunshots then an additional four a couple of seconds later.”

MPD reported: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, January 2, 2023, in the 1400 block of Spring Road, Northwest.

At approximately 12:08 am, MPD responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, MPD located an adult female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.”

And in LeDroit Park, Pete wrote on Monday at 7:25pm: “shootout just now in LeDroit Park.” Other replied: Read More

Thanks to Noa and Corey for sending the update from Zeke’s:

“We’re opening a new shop! We hope to wrap up construction over the next several weeks and start fueling you this winter. 4602 14th Street NW.” Read More