Union Station

Virtual Reality Hits Union Station Today

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Union Station will be the first location in the U.S. to have the licensed Mario Kart VR as well as two other games. The games use the innovative HTC Vive equipment.

The official opening is October 1, and will be in location for 6 months. Each game is $8, and it is first come first serve.”

From a press release:

“VR ZONE Portal US – In a move that will delight Virtual Reality fans across the Washington D.C. area. BANDAI NAMCO Amusement America is bringing the hugely successful VR ZONE Portal experiences from Japan and the UK to the historic Union Station in the USA. The games included in this launch include the highly anticipated Mario Kart VR experience, Argyle Shift, and Ski Rodeo. (more…)

Man Shot Multiple Times “in the area of” Union Station around 11:55pm Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“We have a confirmed shooting, a crime scene was located in the area of # 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE with shell casings.  ShotSpotter detected 8 rounds at # 2 Massachusetts Ave.  So we had lookout broadcasted for a Hit & Run vehicle speeding away from Union Station around the same time as when Shotspotter alert come out. (more…)

“Whenever I walk over to the station, there are groups of people completely passed out or tweaking from drugs.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Ian Livingston

“Dear PoPville,

I work near Union Station and use to live around the area two years ago, and have noticed the amount of homeless people and drug users around Union Station appears to have dramatically increased. Whenever I walk over to the station, there are groups of people completely passed out or tweaking from drugs. Recently, one person, who was clearly high, was just wandering around in the middle of the street with his eyes closed. Later I saw, the police had to intervene.

Anyway, it makes me feel very unsafe and uneasy about walking over to Union Station. Does anyone know why there has been—what appears to be–an increase in homeless people in the area?”

Ed. Note: In May of 2016 we spoke about “Harassment Outside Union Station” and later that month Korrin L. Bishop, on behalf of Capitol Hill Group Ministry wrote a thoughtful response.

“Magnolia Bakery, the cult New York City bakery cherished for their freshly baked, classic American desserts, will open this September in Union Station.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in January we first broke the news that a Magnolia Bakery (and many others) was coming to Union Station. We just got word that they’ll be opening in September! Here’s the full press release:

“Magnolia Bakery, the cult New York City bakery, cherished for its freshly baked, classic American desserts, is thrilled to announce that it will soon open inside Washington, D.C.’s historic Union Station. Upon debuting, the brand will introduce its signature cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, icebox desserts and more to the Nation’s Capital. (more…)

“I want to tell you about a near death experience I had while riding one of those electronic scooters.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Carl

“Dear PoPville,

I want to tell you about a near death experience I had while riding one of those electronic scooters.

I was riding up 14th in the bike lane with a green light ahead. As I was passing by Girard St, a mid sized car traveling the opposite direction came barreling down 14th St and without stopping took a left on Girard cutting me off. Just a second from a direct impact, I jumped off the scooter and fell to the ground, narrowly missing what could have been a fatal encounter. I’m scuffed up but the situation has me pretty shaken up.

Wondering if any your readers have had similar terrifying situations on these scooters? My hunch is that the driver never saw me due to the lack of light/size of me on a scooter vs the size of a bike.

Would you ride a scooter again if you were me? (more…)

The Ministry Coffee and Wine Bar Opens Soon Near Union Station

By Prince Of Petworth


601 New Jersey Ave, NW. Photo by Jae Daniel

Thanks to Jae for sending the update that Ministry had a private event and “opens next week.” Ed. Note: Not sure if that means later this week or next week. At any rate it’s soon! Their website lists staff positions open and says:

“At The Ministry, we love all things coffee, food, and wine.

It is the heart and soul of what we do. Coffee is our energy, food is our motivator, and wine is our joy. We believe in basking in the moments that are meant to be unrushed. We seek to provide an inviting space that encourages conversations, engagement, and community. (more…)

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