via Politics and Prose, graphic by @uxzelle
Great retail and a great restaurant working together? Yes please. From Politics and Prose:
“Hey residents of Forest Hills, Chevy Chase DC, Van Ness, Tenleytown, AU Park and Friendship Heights!
Our friends at @badsaintdc are coming over for a neighborhood drop between 4:00-6:00 on Thursday, February 17th. Read More
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest and are seeking additional suspects and a vehicle in a Burglary One While Armed offense that occurred on Friday, November 26, 2021, in the 4200 block of Lenore Place, Northwest.
At approximately 1:50 pm, the suspects forcibly entered an occupied residence at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a knife and demanded property from the victim. The suspects took property and US currency from the victim then fled the scene in a vehicle.
On Friday, November 26, 2021, a 14 year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Burglary One While Armed, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Threats to Do Bodily Harm, and Destruction of Property. Read More
I learned a new word this weekend. I have love/half hate this but in conclusion, I’ll allow it. Spotted in Forest Hills.
5008 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we learned that “Italian bar by I’m Eddie Cano!” was coming to the old drycleaners a few store fronts down from the restaurant. A liquor license for The Italian Bar has now been posted: Read More
5008 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Stuart for sending:
“Signage up near Rosemary Cafe in forest hills strip for Italian Bar by Eddie Cano (in the former dry cleaners.) Looks like Italian coffee, gelato, and other yum stuff!!” Read More
5037 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Comet Ping Pong:
“I’m happy to announce Comet Ping Pong’s Fall Outdoor Music Series in our Parking Lot Pizza Garden! The Spring and Summer series were both big successes with the whole run of concerts selling out!
Beginning September 20th and continuing through October, we will present a series of 7:00pm concerts in the Comet Ping Pong parking lot for a limited audience of pre-reserved, seated, dine-in guests. Read More
5037 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Comet:
“I’m happy to announce Comet Ping Pong’s Summer Outdoor Music Series in our Parking Lot Pizza Garden! The first series was a huge success with the whole run of concerts selling out within a week!
Beginning July 19th and continuing into August, we will present a series of 7:00pm concerts in the Comet Ping Pong parking lot for a limited audience of pre-reserved, seated, dine-in guests. Read More
From the Hillwood museum:
“June 12th 2021 to January 9th 2022
Explore the Jazz Age fashion, decorative art, jewelry, and design that made Marjorie Merriweather Post one of the most influential women of the 1920s.
Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was an iconic tastemaker during the era known as the Roaring Twenties. One hundred years later, Hillwood celebrates Post’s influence on the period with a special exhibition focused on her impeccable attire, impressive art collection, and sumptuous design. Read More
Ed. Note: In case not clear that is an electric car charger resting place nailed into a tree.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect the temporary closure of the Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail between the Grove 1 footbridge to Peirce Mill. The trail closure will begin on or about Monday, June 7, 2021, weather permitting, and be in place for approximately two months. Read More
