Niomi Russell
“Dear PoPville,
hoping you could share this Go Fund Me for Niomi Russell, the sweet 15 year old tragically killed this week, an unintended target of the senseless gun violence in our community. She was truly a bright light”
The GoFundMe says:
“Hi and thanks for reading.
We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to share the tragic passing of Niomi Russell. Not only was Niomi a beautiful person inside and out, Niomi was a cherished daughter, a loving sister, and a great friend. At the young age of 15, Niomi had her entire life ahead of her, however that was cut short when she was tragically murdered on Sunday, April 14th. Read More
Whether you measure your garden space in windowsills, square feet, or acres, there is always room for reuse in your spring gardening projects. Community Forklift’s 40,000 sq. ft. reuse warehouse carries building materials from every era, as well as modern and vintage tools, hardware, lumber, furniture, gardening supplies, and more!
Check out below some of the creative gardening projects that Community Forklift Fans have completed using salvaged materials from our reuse warehouse.
If you’d like to incorporate reuse into your own garden, visit our Garden Supply Pop-up Shop at our reuse warehouse this Friday, April 19 until Monday, April 22, for deals on garden tools, pots, décor, and more. We’ll be releasing fresh batches of garden supplies each day to restock as items sell.
Visit our events page for more information!
Save money by shopping for salvaged and surplus materials instead of new ones and help us in our mission to reduce landfill waste and conserve natural resources. Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you help our nonprofit lift up local communities through reuse!
From a press release:
“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced that local favorite Taqueria Xochi will open its third Washington, D.C. location at The Yards. The authentic Mexican restaurant will occupy 2,522 SF at 300 Tingey St SE at the Boilermaker Shops. Read More
Address: 731 Gresham Place NW
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Type: 4 BR, 1 (+1 half) BA duplex — 1,384 sq. ft.
Listed: $649,900
Noteworthy: Meticulously updated in 2019, offering 4 beds and 1.5 baths
Beautifully renovated in 2019, this classic, south facing semi-detached home in the center of D.C. currently offers 4 bedrooms and 1.5 half baths.
The lower level, with exterior access, is plumbed for an additional full bath and is unfinished for your redesign as additional personal space or as a rental unit. The main level is an open concept, with a large living area connecting to the updated kitchen, and both the bedroom and half bathroom are larger than normal. Upstairs is another spacious full bathroom, along with three bedrooms, each with double-door closets. The exterior features an extended porch, side access to the basement, and new fencing around the sitting area in the rear.
Entire home updates include a dual-zone central HVAC system, new electrical, new plumbing, recessed lights, kitchen appliances, water heater, mansard roof, luxury vinyl floors, window shades, and paint.
Listed by:
Keith Herrmann — KW United
[email protected]
(703) 861-7315
1147 20th Street, NW
Thanks to Brian for sending: ” Signage is up at 1147 20th Street, NW for a new Japanese restaurant called Umai Nori. Read More
“Bird in a backpack. Spotted at the Scooby Doo Mansion last Saturday.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
1515 17th Street, NW
Yo! Look what’s coming to the former Mr Yogato space in Dupont!! Thanks to Gregg for sending: Read More
Thanks to Tracey for sending: “It has been a while since I’ve seen a car that had its wheels stolen. Saw this one today on 7th St NE between F and G.” Read More
1926 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Daniel for sending: “Childhood cafe (old three fifty bakery on 17th) is opening”. Childhood Cafe shares on their IG: Read More
