1700 block Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to readers for sending this potentially, insanely (regarding Keren’s potential reopening soon), frustrating news from Adams Morgan over Thanksgiving around 4:30pm:
“Unfortunately there is a fire is happening on Florida Ave where the Keren restaurant is.”
“Fire at Aladdin’s on 18th” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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photo via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported at 3:13pm:
“Crash with vehicle striking building 700 block 7th St NW. (more…)
Safe travels and good eats to all!
Back to a limited posting schedule on Friday and a regular schedule on Monday.
Bon Appétit!!
Thanks to F&F for sending this beaut from Petworth.
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I Street, NW next to Farragut North. photo by HQ
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— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) November 26, 2025
Update from Governor Patrick Morrisey: “We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.
Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community.”
Update 3:59pm: Governor Patrick Morrisey
“It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues.
Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.”
3pm – “UPDATE: The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody.”
A reader reports at 2:21pm:
“Just heard 2 rounds of gunshots right off of Farragut square around 10 mins ago. Cop cars are arriving to and blocking off the intersection of 17th and I street, near Farragut west metro.”
Another reader reports: “5 gunshot. 3 then 2.” (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro is bringing festive cheer to the National Capital Region with the return of its Holiday Pop-Up Shop from Nov. 29 through Dec. 20 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in the heart of downtown DC. (more…)
photo by LaTur
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“Dear PoPville,
It was Sunday morning Nov. 23rd, around 9:30 at the Tatte in Dupont on Connecticut.
She was wearing (more…)
1360 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the suspension signs posted at The Upper Room: (more…)
3235 M Street, NW
The Google Store has signage up and nears opening in Georgetown: (more…)
