courtesy DC Brau

From an email:

“DC Brau (3178-B Bladensburg Road, NE), Washington, D.C.’s original craft brewery, Taproom is back! After its recent closure, DC Brau has officially reopened the indoor space at their brewery in Northeast DC! Beer lovers can now enjoy their expertly crafted brews, like the iconic Joint Resolution Hazy IPA or The Public Pale Ale, only feet away from where they’re brewed daily in-house.

The Taproom is a destination for safely gathering with friends and family over a nice cold beer. DC Brau’s Taproom will be open Thursday from 12-4pm, Friday from 4-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm and Sunday from 12-6pm. Read More

via google maps

Ed. Note: Alan Henney reported “14th St and Rhode Island Ave NE DC. Passing ambulance stopped to assist woman shot in leg…Female victim was possibly an UNINTENDED TARGET DURING A SHOOTOUT. Several autos were struck by gunfire.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, January 24, 2022, in the 1300 block of Brentwood Road, Northeast.

At approximately 1:51 pm, Read More

Thanks to Julia for sending around 10:30am: “Went to drop off a PCR and this was the line. This is for free rapids and at home PCR not even a test site”

The video is nuts: Read More

From an email:

“In June 2021, Gearin’ Up moved from Eckington to a larger location on Rhode Island Ave in Woodridge. In the new 3300 square foot space, Gearin’ Up aims to train more DC youth in bicycle mechanics and entry-level job skills and diversify the DC cycling scene. Read More

Thanks to Shemaya for sending an update on the sheep spotted last week around Randolph and Eastern in NE:

“Looks like they hired some sheep to mow the grass under the solar panel field at the missionary sisters of charity in Woodridge.” Read More

Thanks to Abby for passing on Raël’s excellent question Saturday:

“Okay DC, who knows what’s up with the flock of sheep in the solar field at Randolph and Eastern in NE? I did a double take.” Read More

Thanks to Veronica for sending from “Woodridge DC. The artist is Katie Macyshyn.”

From the Public Option (1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE):

“Effective August 5th proof of vaccination will be required for entry to The Public Option–physical card, picture of card, or digital proof” Read More

From DC Brau (3178-B Bladensburg Road, NE):

“Come grab a brew and get ready to groove to the psychedelic jams of local bands while enjoying the DC sunshine in an all-new weekly concert series in our beer garden! FREE Concerts will occur weekly on Sunday from 2-5pm:

7/4 – Banana Nanny Read More

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, June 11, 2021, in the 1600 Block of Franklin Street, Northeast.

At approximately 1:09 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. Read More