
11th and E Street, NW
A tipster writes a brief update that E Street Cinema: “supposedly March 6th is the last day.”
And indeed a spokesperson confirmed it to the Post: “We will not be showing any movies beyond March 6.”
Stay tuned.

11th and E Street, NW
A tipster writes a brief update that E Street Cinema: “supposedly March 6th is the last day.”
And indeed a spokesperson confirmed it to the Post: “We will not be showing any movies beyond March 6.”
Stay tuned.

2009 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for passing on the crazy news: “Alfresco restaurant on 18th St. to be razed!”
“Greetings: Raze applications have been recently filed at the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the below addresses. A list of all year-to-date razes for 2025 (Raze Application Report–2025) and year end reports for previous years can be found on the DC Historic Preservation Office website.
ANC Address
1C 2009 18th Street NW, raze 2-story commercial building” (more…)

2525 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending:
“Papa John’s recently opened at 2525 Pennsylvania Ave NW in West End. I believe they were there years ago and now came back to the renovated space.”
Anyone hear what’s coming to the papered over spot next door?

Thanks to Jeremy for sending from Grant Circle:
“these kids ain’t playin’ any time soon…”

1501 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Closed for renovations I understand collaborating with another Baptist Church” (more…)

photo by Emma K Alexandra
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From MPD sent at 2:57am:
“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW. No lookout at this time. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250085411” (more…)

Photo by Bekah Richards
From WMATA:
“On Saturday and Sunday, the Red Line will operate in two segments between Shady Grove and Medical Center and between Van Ness and Glenmont due to track maintenance.
Shuttle buses replace trains between Medical Center and Van Ness. (more…)

Thanks to Jeff for sending this great Beetle.
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Thanks to Amanda for sending this absolute stunner:
“I had to stop and take a picture of this sun pillar on my walk home on 2/19. This was taken at Quincy and 10th St NW.”
ICYMI: We also had a nice view of one in this morning’s rant/revel post. So cool.
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