From WMATA:
“Red Line: Trains are bypassing Woodley Park because of flooding. Woodley Park Station is closed. Customers may utilize Route D70 for travel between Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, and Dupont Circle. Expect delays in both directions.”
“UPDATE: (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From MPD:
“On Friday, December 5, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, beginning at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, December 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic: (more…)
Thanks to Randy for sending from “7th and C st. Behind the FAA building by the L’Enfant metro.
‘The White Whale swam before him as the monomaniac incarnation of all those malicious agencies”
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photo by Emma K Alexandra
From Alert DC:
“NWS issues a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia from 4AM until 4PM 12/5.
WHAT: Snow, with accumulation near 1 inch. (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending from AU Park/Tenleytown: (more…)
From the SW BID:
“Andrea Limauro, a political muralist and city planner based in Washington, DC, in partnership with the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID), today announced the completion of “A River Runs Through It,” the third mural in his “The Climate of Future Past Series.” (more…)
photo by Joy Asico-Smith
From a press release:
“Springbone Kitchen, the beloved health-focused fast-casual brand known for its nutrient-dense, real-food offerings, is bringing its signature bone broths, bowls, and homemade-inspired meals to the nation’s capital, opening its first location in Georgetown on December 5, 2025. This marks the brand’s first move outside the New York-New Jersey region. Located at 1426 Wisconsin Avenue NW, the Georgetown location will soon be followed by a second location in Dupont Circle in early 2026, cementing Springbone’s presence in the market. (more…)
4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group announces the mid-December closing of the year-old restaurant, Rosedale, to be replaced by Malabar in mid-January 2026. Located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital, the incoming restaurant, Malabar, will bring modern Indian fare, with a culinary team led by Group Executive Chef Vikram Sunderam. The restaurant is named after the Malabar Coast, which is the southwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. For the transformation, the restaurant will undergo a décor refresh with the installation of striking new artwork in the 100-seat dining room. The patio, which seats 30 guests for outdoor dining, weather permitting, will have a more tropical vibe as summer 2026 returns warmer weather to the nation’s capital. Malabar will serve dinner and Sunday brunch and is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station. (more…)
Welp, we had a good run there for a bit…
Thanks to C. for sending from Forest Hills.
It had been almost four months since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Anita for sending: “Roasted Boon replacement” (more…)