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MPD reports:

“V Street Shooting:

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:27 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 700 block of V Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located evidence of a shooting, but a victim was not found on scene. A short time later, an area hospital notified MPD that a juvenile male walked into the hospital seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

“Florida Avenue Shooting:

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 900 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, two juvenile males and one adult male. (more…)


201 M Street, NE

Ed. Note: I hear that the closure was related to the building replacing a sub pump.

Thanks to Karen (and others) for sharing the big news from La Colombe in NoMa:

“Dear DC Cafe Customers,

Good news! Our Uline cafe will reopen on Sunday, Oct. 18. We’re excited to welcome you back and resume serving your favorite coffee and pastries. (more…)


1401 I Street, NW previously home to a Compass Coffee

Good news at 14th and I Street, NW, Coffee Republic is having their grand opening this Thursday.

“Washington D.C, you’re invited to party with us!!! ✨

We are excited to share that the wait is finally over… Our next location opens its doors this Thursday, October 15th!

Located on the corner of 14th & I Street, near Franklin Park 🌳🥳

We’re planning a big celebration all day long! Including free drinks for the first 100 customers, giveaway totes and t-shirts for the first 300 customers… ANDDDD FREE drip coffee all day long 🤩🎉

Here’s all the deets: (more…)


660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE courtesy Peregrine

From our friends at Peregrine Espresso:

“We are celebrating our 18th Birthday/Customer Appreciation Day Wednesday, September 9. We will be serving complimentary hot and iced coffee all day and also offering $2 off all whole bean coffee selections at both our Eastern Market and Union Market locations. We first opened on August 29, 2008, (more…)


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