J. asks: “How far will the District go to pander to Trump??”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in defacing private property (hate/bias) offenses involving Teslas in the District.
In the below offenses, the suspects wrote political hate speech on to the victims’ Tesla vehicles then fled the scene. (more…)
18th and M Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending: “7 eleven on 19th and M closed”
Anyone recall how long it’s been closed?
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
5030 Connecticut Ave NW
I almost missed this: (more…)
photo by Jackie Kido
NPS has called it:
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!
PEAK BLOOOOOOOOOOOM!
It took one more sunrise and warming temperatures, but we’re finally here. Come enjoy the splendid spring spectacle.”
1234 H Street, NE I’m pretty sure you can get there through the door on the right as well.
Ed. Note: I AM JUST KIDDING.
From Toki Underground:
“Whats up ramen lovers! Next Tuesday marks 14 years since we first opened our doors in DC. To celebrate, we’re offering $14 toki Classic & Curry ramen, as well as bringing back the braised pork cheek, yuzu-root beer wings & miso butter chocolate chip cookies. (more…)
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to E. for checking in on Lucky Bar (sold back in 2021!!): “Been under renovation for years!?”
Anyone hear anything? Anyone know if any actual construction is even happening?
Stay tuned.
photo by Tim Brown
From the White House:
“Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Truth and Sanity to American History
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history by revitalizing key cultural institutions and reversing the spread of divisive ideology.
President Trump aims to ensure that the Smithsonian is an institution that sparks children’s imagination, celebrates American history and ingenuity, serves as a symbol to the world of American greatness, and makes America proud. (more…)
photo by angela n.
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement tonight after President Trump signed an anti-D.C. home rule executive order (EO) establishing a task force to combat crime by surging law enforcement officers in public areas, increasing immigration enforcement, changing D.C. pre-trial detention policies, expediting concealed carry licenses, and working on fare enforcement on the Metro system. The EO also created a program to allegedly “beautify” D.C. by restoring federal buildings, monuments and roadways, removing graffiti, and ensuring cleanliness of public spaces and parks. Additionally, the EO directed the National Park Service to clear homeless encampments and graffiti on federal lands. (more…)
4885 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “Black Coffee in the Palisades is closing 3/31. Surprising considering it’s a popular place!”
Black Coffee shares: (more…)
photo by Matt Calvert
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