500 Kennedy Street, NW via La Coop Coffee
Major news from La Coop Coffee this morning:
“Home. What does it mean to you? Home, to us, means a sense of community. A welcoming gathering place for family and friends. A feeling of comfort and belonging. To us, Kennedy Street is home. This community embraced us from day one, stood up for us, and supported us consistently. We are so excited and grateful to announce we will continue to call Kennedy Street home for many years to come, (more…)
December, 14 2022, 600 block of Kennedy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Important for the Brightwood Park neighborhood to see: Huge Kennedy Street drug/gun/money laundering bust today!”
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia:
“Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges
Kennedy Street Crew (KDY) Operated Open-Air Drug Markets in Kennedy Street Neighborhood, Scene of Increasing Violence, in Northwest Washington D.C. (more…)
A reader reports at 1:38pm:
“Serious car b q on farragut and Illinois. Back window was broken, fire appears to have started near said back window.”
From ANXO (711 Kennedy Street, NW):
“This Sunday we’re celebrating six years on Kennedy St with $6 drink specials galore and the highly anticipated return of ANXO Burger! Stop by in the AM for some Lost Sock Coffee and stay for the party! DJ Em of HR Records will be spinning an all-vinyl set from noon-4pm, and we’ll be tapping some special kegs including Cantillon Gueuze! Burgers will be served from noon-4pm but the $6 drink specials flow until close.” (more…)
702 Kennedy Street, NW photo by Cesse Ip
via Vice President Kamala Harris
Thanks to Zach for sending yesterday: “Just heard that VP Kamala Harris stopped by Brightwood Park’s HR Records earlier today!” (more…)
From Lost Sock Roasters:
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new pop up cafe in Brightwood Pizza & Bottle at 711 Kennedy St NW! We’ve been roasting coffee next door since 2016, and we’re super excited to finally open a coffee shop on the street for our neighbors. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“4D Shooting. The Fourth District is investigating a shooting that occurred on 3/5/23 at approximately 4:15 P.M. in the 600 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest. (more…)
5th and Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending: “Drove by Shellfish Market this morning and saw signs of life! Never seen the windows open before and there is some neon signage up inside.” (more…)
5018 1st Street, NW via google
The liquor license placard for Mama Chepa says:
“Establishment will be a family-oriented Restaurant serving Salvadorean and Mexican food. Total Occupancy Load of 49 with seating for 40. The licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment. Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Check out their great looking menu here.
441 Kennedy Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Golden Flower (Flour?) says:
“New Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 25, Total Occupancy Load of 25, and a Sidewalk Café with 10 Seats.”
From an email:
“I am expanding my offerings from only baked goods to a full service Natural, locally sourced, organic when possible bakery/cafe. I will be open daily 7a to 2p and then 5p to 9p weekdays. Saturday and Sundays, 7a to 1p. Possible brunch. All day menu will feature fresh pressed juices and smoothies, and espresso. I have TVs in the dine in area for sports watching. I am an avid sports fanatic. The grand reopening of Golden Flour is a dynamic place of community, coffee, cake, and conversation.
The space will also be available for private rental.”
You can see Golden Flour‘s bakery menu here.