photos courtesy AdMo4RD

Ed. Note: For more background the Washington Post published a few days ago “As eviction looms, unhoused people in Adams Morgan plaza say they’re being used by both sides in political tug of war”.

From an email:

“At Adams Morgan Plaza NOW! 18th St NW and Columbia Rd: Police, Protesters, homeless, Truist (SunTrust/BB&T) Bank officials, vested workers with chain link fences, and a police van seen circling.”

From a press advisory:

“ADAMS MORGAN RALLIES TO SUPPORT THE UNHOUSED,
PROTECT PUBLIC SPACE, AND DIVEST TRUIST

What:

Neighbors and activists will rally and sit in to support homeless and protect public space at Adams Morgan Plaza Wednesday this week, and again on Saturday to call for bank customers to close their Truist (BB&T and SunTrust) bank accounts. (more…)



2475 18th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for D Light Café (formerly the cafe space at Songybyrd) says:

“A Restaurant that will serve breakfast, lunch, pastries, and dinner with a Total Occupancy Load
of 40 and seating for 40 inside. Sidewalk Café with 18 seats.”

Stay tuned. As for Songbyrd: (more…)



1777 Columbia Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Can we get the community to show Reveler’s Hour some love? This staff is INCREDIBLE and so passionate, knowledgeable, cool, fun, etc. etc. I personally use them as a local wine store, since splurging on a meal there once a week isn’t possible. Go in, ask for a $20 bottle, and they have a fabulous rec that you’re sure to not find at a regular liquor store.”

Thanks to all who passed on Reveler’s Hour plea: (more…)


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