3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW previously Burritos Fast/Taqueria Los Compadres space.
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what is going on with Taqueria Nacional in Mount P? It’s been closed for almost 2 weeks with no sign or anything.”
another reader writes: “Taqueria Nacional in mt pleasant has brown paper in the windows. they closed down and a new burger spot (more…)
Thanks to Vincent for sending from Logan Circle: “Love seeing nature in the city.”
***If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected].
Thanks to Terry for sending this sad scene this morning from the CVS at 14th and Irving St, NW: “Security guard tells me shoplifting happens there every 5 minutes. Shelves empty all over.” (more…)
1200 S Street, NW
Ed. Note: A new date for a lighting ceremony to open the sculpture to the public will be announced soon.
Thanks to Cultural DC for reaching out with the details:
“Commissioned by CulturalDC and supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities through the Public Art Building Communities Grant, Sandy Williams IV will create a 6ft wax replica of the Lincoln Memorial to be installed at Garrison Elementary School in Northwest Washington, DC. The installation is a direct commentary on DC’s history of Civil War-era Contraband Camps, refugee camps that housed formerly enslaved and free African Americans. Camp Barker was positioned where Garrison Elementary now stands. (more…)
via google maps
MC reported at 10:11pm “I’ve heard close to 100 gun shots tonight in three incidents all from same direction about 10 minutes apart. Some clearly from automatic weapons. What’s going on in NE DC?”
From MPD: “Shooting Investigation at 14th & Saratoga Ave NE. Lookout for (3) B/M’s in a grey vehicle.”
“Acting Chief Pamela A. Smith provides an update to the homicide that occurred near the intersection of 14th Street and Saratoga Avenue, Northeast.” (more…)
photo by psinderbrand
From DDOT:
“DDOT is giving away 170 bikes at Open Streets Georgia Avenue on Saturday, October 7th! 50% of the bikes will go to low-income families, and the rest will be raffled off to lucky DC residents! Enter the raffle here.”
Thanks to SG for sending the District Champagne coming soon signage up at the old West Wing Cafe on 2400 M Street, NW.
Stay tuned for an opening date
photo by Robert Lintott
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From the Old Takoma Business Association:
“The 42nd annual Takoma Park Street Festival will take place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and once again will fill the streets of Takoma Park with music, artists and makers, community groups, green companies and great food.
Music: (more…)
photo by Phil Guire
Thanks to Phil and Shana for sending this super sweet ride: “Steering wheel is on the British side!” (more…)