This rental is located at Bates St NW near North Capitol St NW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce a man has been arrested for a First-Degree Sexual Abuse While Armed (Knife) offense that occurred in the 1400 block of L Street, Southeast. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

At the corner of 13th and U Streets directly in front of the Walgreens, there is a specific sidewalk square that my partner and I have dubbed the “spill square.” It has a large spill stain on it and consistently has different, spectacular food spills strewn across it. I’ve been documenting my favorites for about a year now for fun. Pls see photos below for evidence :)” Read More

1520 14th Street, NW previously home to Estadio

Thanks to Tom for sending the photo above at Bar Japonais, more info including menu details from a press release:

“Bar Japonais is arriving soon to 14th Street and is excited to provide a sneak peek of their opening menu. The team behind Bar Chinois, Dean Mosones, Mark Minicucci, and Margaux Donati, are launching the new izakaya restaurant next month.

The French-Japanese restaurant will be open for dinner six days a week with a focus on shareables and a creative drink menu. The menu ranges from inventive and traditional skewers and appetizers to refreshing salads, fresh sashimi and hand rolls, enticing mains and delectable desserts. Read More

7175 12th Street, NW

From a press release:

“The Charmery announces today it will open at The Parks at Walter Reed on Friday, May 24. The retail space at Hines’ 7175 12th Street NW, Suite 305, Washington, DC 20012 marks the imaginative ice cream shop’s sixth location, with shops in Baltimore, Columbia and Chevy Chase. Read More

next to the new Wiseguy pizza

Before Bar and Lounge 54 this space was home to Tulips. Before them this space was home to Irish Whiskey (RIP $1 Champagne Brunch) and of course before them the legendary, in certain circles, Porter’s.

The liquor license placard now posted for Nero says: Read More

Thanks to T. for sending from near the “Carter Barron tennis courts on 16th St side.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

1407 T Street, NW

Thanks to N. for sending from in front of Malai: “Sign was also up yesterday evening. Read More

Thanks to B. for sending from Adams Morgan.