1338 U Street, NW
Uh oh, Peking Express has closed for renovations. Hopefully it’s for renovations and not for “renovations”. Stay tuned.
Thanks to Tina for sending from Park View.
Thanks to Beverly Schwartz for sending from a T Street alley in Dupont.
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw
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via google maps
From MPD [12:52am]:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of 8th street NW. An adult male has been transported by ambulance to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso.
A second adult male was taken by private vehicle to an area hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound. It is believed that this second victim was also shot in the 1900 block of 8th street NW.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Thank you to all those who have served (and continue to serve.)
via google maps
MPD tells me the owner took the dog to an animal hospital for treatment of its injuries. It’s unclear of the status right now but will update when/if more becomes known.
From MPD:
“Fifth District detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the 1600 block of Franklin Street, NE at approximately 7pm on the evening of November 9th. The victim of the robbery was exiting his vehicle when he was approached by a man with a gun who took several items of value from the victim. After obtaining the items the suspect attempted to run to an awaiting vehicle, but the victim’s dog, who was in the car at the time of the robbery, jumped from the vehicle and attacked the robber. A second suspect waiting in the car fired a single shot, striking the dog. (more…)
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1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE via Public Option
From an email:
“The Public Option is hosting a food popup/fundraiser tonight with Nomad Dumplings (making dumplings, fried rice, and fried noodles tonight 6:00-10:00pm)
With all proceeds going to the following cause:
“We are raising money for high school students in rural Honduras for the NGO @educate2envision. The fundraiser is to help send them to High School. (more…)
675 I Street, NW
Sweet! Thanks to a reader for sending. Back in December we learned that Killer E.S.P. (stands for espresso, sorbet and pie) would be taking over this DDP space. As a big fan of Julia’s, I’m marking this as mighty fine news.
more photos after the jump. (more…)
