15 Kennedy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We have just been given notice that we shall be granted a meeting with the councilwoman and several leaders and stakeholders regarding the development on first and Kennedy. This is going to occur Thursday night 6:00 p.m. at Roots Charter School. the ANC meeting last night with stacked full of people.”
1st and Kennedy Street, NW via Change.org
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to alert the community to some great community organizing around Kennedy St in Manor Park. Recent and planned developments on Kennedy Street lack any first-floor retail. Read More
500 Kennedy Street, NW via La Coop Coffee
Major news from La Coop Coffee this morning:
“Home. What does it mean to you? Home, to us, means a sense of community. A welcoming gathering place for family and friends. A feeling of comfort and belonging. To us, Kennedy Street is home. This community embraced us from day one, stood up for us, and supported us consistently. We are so excited and grateful to announce we will continue to call Kennedy Street home for many years to come, Read More
December, 14 2022, 600 block of Kennedy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Important for the Brightwood Park neighborhood to see: Huge Kennedy Street drug/gun/money laundering bust today!”
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia:
“Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges
Kennedy Street Crew (KDY) Operated Open-Air Drug Markets in Kennedy Street Neighborhood, Scene of Increasing Violence, in Northwest Washington D.C. Read More
From ANXO (711 Kennedy Street, NW):
“This Sunday we’re celebrating six years on Kennedy St with $6 drink specials galore and the highly anticipated return of ANXO Burger! Stop by in the AM for some Lost Sock Coffee and stay for the party! DJ Em of HR Records will be spinning an all-vinyl set from noon-4pm, and we’ll be tapping some special kegs including Cantillon Gueuze! Burgers will be served from noon-4pm but the $6 drink specials flow until close.” Read More
607 Kennedy Street, NW
Mona asks: “Went by TropiMart to grab some items for dinner to see it was closed. Any insights?” Read More
A reader reports: “another drive by shooting on Kennedy and Illinois yesterday night (5400 block of Illinois Ave NW) – the 3rd in a month. This was around 9.30 pm. Numerous shots fired – 2 cars (one had 3 bullets, and one had 1) got hit.”
“Dear PoPville,
Can we talk about the massive overhaul underway on Kennedy Street NW?
Between 3rd and 13th, I made a rough count of 17 buildings under some degree of construction. Some turning into bigger pop ups. Some into large buildings. Some maybe with retail.
What are people’s thoughts overall? Read More
via GoFundMe
Thanks to Meghan for sending: “I saw the coverage of the mass shooting Labor day weekend, which killed three people. One of the victims killed was 31-year-old Donnetta Dyson. Dyson worked in the OR as a patient services assistant at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She leaves behind her son and daughter. Yesterday, this GoFundMe fundraiser was created to help Dyson’s children accomplish her dream for them to go to college.”
The GoFundMe says:
“A Mother’s love is incomparable, long-suffering, enduring, unconditional, and everlasting… And unfortunately gone way too soon. Donnetta Dyson was fatally shot and killed during a senseless and random act of violence on September 4, 2021, leaving behind her young children, Henry and Queen. Read More
Thanks to J and Corinne for sending: “We were walking to ANXO on Kennedy tonight and saw a sign in the window of the old Cheesemonster space – Everyday Sundae Scoop Shop is opening on July 4th!! Read More
