3118 Georgia Ave, NW via Doubles
After speaking about Aurora Market coming to Park View this morning, Cait was wondering what was up with Sonny’s and Doubles nearby on Georgia Ave?
From the owners:
“We’ve been taking a little winter break to give everyone a chance to rest, and to stay safe at home. We’re also doing some work to our Pizza Garden that will allow us to use it year round. Hoping to have Doubles back open in a couple weeks, and Sonny’s not long after that. Read More
via google maps
From MPD:
“On February 3, 2021, at approximately 10:15 PM sound of gunfire was reported in the 5200 block of Georgia Ave NW. Officers responded and discovered multiple casings in the area. Read More
Photo by Laura Good
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) of an Armored Car Employee offense that occurred on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in the 2300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
via google maps
At approximately 10:51 am, two suspects approached an employee of an armored car company at the listed location. The suspects brandished guns and demanded the US currency the employee was transporting. The victim complied and the suspects took the US currency. The suspects then attempted to take the employee’s handgun. When the suspects tried to remove it from the holster, the handgun discharged. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Neptune Room (5405 Georgia Avenue, NW) was only open for weeks before the shutdown, and now they are back (sort of) as a pop up vintage market every weekend in the month of December! Sending them some love as a neighbor.”
From Neptune Room’s IG:
“NEW ALL THIS MONTH AT NEPTUNE ROOM! “POSEIDON’S CHEST” : VINTAGE CLOTHING, RECORDS, ART, GIFTS & MORE! Read More
rear 3212-3216 Georgia Ave NW courtesy Saint Vincent
Last week we shared the news that Saint Vincent Wine was opening for online orders. Thanks to the good folks over there for sharing some incredible photos of the space with us. I’m told they’ll be opening the sweet back patio the day after thanksgiving. Reservations will be available next week via resy. For now you can still get those online orders with 25% off all wine, beer & cheese/charcu to go.
Temporary Winter Hours will be: Read More
3412 Georgia Ave, NW at Park Road
We first learned about Supermercado La Herradura coming to Park View back in April 2019. Though I unfortunately walked by on the 14th, I was happy to finally see a grand opening announced.
Update from Sean: Read More
2917 Georgia Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The couches and the “$7 PBR tall boy, shot of Jim Beam and hot dog” sign at Bravo Bar are gone. Are they closing for good?” Read More
via google maps
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, in the 2800 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 8:51 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, members located an adult male, inside of a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 25 year-old Glenn Wright, of Northeast, DC.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”
Further north on Georgia Avenue roads were closed near MPD’s 4D Headquarters due to protesters. From DC Traffic Police around 6:30pm: Read More
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced a three-month research pilot for a bus lane camera at the intersection of Georgia Avenue NW and Bryant Street NW. The pilot is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2020 and will continue through January 1, 2021. Read More
2851 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Owen for passing on the sad news:
“Devastated to see a “for rent” sign in what used to be Sweetpea’s Soul Food on Georgia Ave. Their sign has also been removed from the establishment. Do you know anything more? Last I communicated with them on Instagram a few months ago, they indicated just being temporarily closed.”
