Sara from Long Walks DC writes:
“The MLK Jr. Memorial Library (901 G St. NW) is great place to reflect on MLK Jr. this weekend as an alternative to braving the cold on the Mall. In addition to the gorgeous MLK Jr. mural that greats you as you enter, it has been recently renovated and is a must see for it’s gorgeous new spaces, outdoor roof deck, DC history exhibit, and stunning stairs (including a slide for children). (more…)
Scott J Bennett via Facebook
Grand Central shared the sad news last night:
“Adams Morgan lost one of our best today. @amsterdamfalafelshop Scott Bennett was one of the most generous, kind, and loving people we have met and was the Heartbeat of our neighborhood. You will always be felt on 18th and we love and miss you already. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Arianne, Dax, friends & family.”
950 F Street, NW
Thanks to Pete for sending the news that J Crew is closing in Penn Quarter on January 23rd. They opened here in August 2012. Ed. Note: In October 2021 the Anthropologie closed next door. Updates when we learn what becomes of the spaces.
This is of course the original home to the 9:30 Club: (more…)
“Have you ever wanted to know more about The Throne? Marveled at the many screens of Superhighway? Join experts from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and take a deeper dive into the museum’s permanent collection with our video series American Art Moments. (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
From an email:
“Washington National Cathedral will toll its funeral bell 800 times today at 5 p.m. ET, in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19. The tolling will take more than an hour. (more…)
From a press release:
“Safe streets advocates are gathering to celebrate the life of Allison “Allie” Hart, the 5-year-old girl who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bike in a crosswalk on September 13. A “chalk-in” will take place this Sunday, December 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the intersection of 14th St. NE and Irving Street, NE. Participants will fill the intersection with color, joy, and crystal clear messages about the dire need for safer streets for ALL here in DC. The event will be a family-friendly day of action/celebration. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From the National Cathedral:
“The funeral of former Sen. Bob Dole will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Friday, December 10 at 11 a.m. ET. Sen. Dole served for decades in Congress, both as a Senator and House member representing his home state of Kansas, after being severely wounded in combat in World War II. He was the Republican party’s Vice Presidential nominee in the 1976 election and Presidential nominee in the 1996 election. During his tenure, he also served for three years as Senate Majority Leader. Sen. Dole died on December 5, 2021; he was 98. The service will be attended by President Biden and other dignitaries. (more…)
530 Morse Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the story behind the old Subway shop at Union Market? Seems to have been only semi restored after the construction next door and now just sits there?”
Ed. Note: This was also formerly a Little Tavern.
“Dear PoPville,
It’s been a while since Melody Music on Connecticut Avenue closed, but there was a Melody Music shopping bag mixed in with the sidewalk leaves on Swan Street this morning, (more…)
