“Dear PoPville,
Recently, I have noticed that some DC taxi drivers have adopted the practice of blocking the passage of private car/Uber in front of the Union Station. They simply park and leave their cars, causing unnecessary traffic jam. The other night (04 May), several taxis we parked without any drivers, obstructing the path and leaving only one lane for passage.
It seems that the problem became a practice.”
Anyone else noticing this?
the old Nine West space on the first floor
First the Carpe Librum used book store opens and soon a spot to buy glasses to read those books when your eyes go to pot!
From a press release:
“Location: Warby Parker Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Space M112
Grand Opening: Friday, May 11, 2018
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am -7:00pm; Sat 10:00am -7:00pm; Sun 12pm – 5pm
Store Details:
Union Station marks our third location in the D.C. area, preceded by our Georgetown and Shaw stores, and our sixth in the region, with nearby locations in Virginia and Maryland.
Inside the store you’ll find design details that pay homage to some of D.C.s most notable civic spaces, including museums, libraries and monuments. Behind our reference desk lives an original mural from D.C. resident and illustrator, LA Johnson.
To celebrate our new home, we’ll have a pair of Union Station-exclusive sunglasses: Topper In Crystal with Flash Mirrored Silver Lens (image below).
Thanks to AB for sending:
“We are truly excited to be back in the community, and all proceeds benefit Turning the Page, an education-based non profit.
Join us for our opening week, as we will have our usual great selection of used books, CDs, and DVDs. As always, ALL BOOKS ARE UNDER $5!”
Thanks to James for sending for sending word on D.C.’s newest Chick Fil A.
Thanks to David for the update on the Union Station Chop’t closure:
“The DC Department of Health recently posted the inspection report online and boy, is it a doozy.”
“Observed no handwashing during the course of the inspection.”
“Observed live cockroaches on the service line.”
You can read the full report here.
Thanks to a couple readers for sending word about the Chopt in Union Station closing due to a health code violation. The Department of Health notice was posted around 1pm.
Thanks to Will for sending the coming soon for Blue Bottle coffee at Union Station. Looks like it’ll be on the main floor near the Laduree. Finally some competition for the Starbucks(es). In other Union Station news, which there seems to be a tremendous amount lately, Grant sends a photo of a new salon on the lower level:
Photo by PoPville flickr user washingtonydc
From Alert DC:
“METRO reports Red Line Train service suspended between Judiciary Square & NoMa due to fire department activity at Union Station. Bus service requested.”
WMATA reported around 2:45pm:
“Red Line: Trains single tracking btwn NoMa & Judiciary Square due to fire dept activity at Union Station. Expect delays in both directions.”
Update from Alert DC:
“DC FEMS reports the Fire Department Activity at Union Station is now clear.
Additional Information: METRO reports that they are single tracking between NoMa and Judiciary Square.”
Whew.
4pm Update from WMATA:
“Red Line: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue in both directions following fire dept activity at Union Station.”
Thanks to Will for sending from “the old Nine West space.”
You can see It’s All Happening in Union Station Part One here. Stay tuned for parts three, four, five and six.
