From MPD regarding a robbery Saturday night (3/14) just after 11pm in the 1300 block of E Street, NE:
“Complainant was sprayed with pepper spray and assaulted by four suspect. Suspects fled the location with the complainant’s purse. Complainant refused medical attention.”
715 8th Street, SE
In early February we learned that next door neighbors, Roses Luxury, would be opening a new restaurant in the Homebody space on Barracks Row. I stopped in to ask when they were closing and was told they’ll be open until summer. Also they’re looking for new space. Updates when a final date is known and a new space is found. If you’re not familiar with the shop you can see Homebody’s website here. Last we spoke there was a lot of love/hate for them. Mark me in the love column:
This rental is located at 609 Elliott Street, Northeast. The listing says:
“Gorgeous renovated 3 BR/2.5 BA 3-level row house walking distance from Atlas District. Gleaming HW floors, granite counters, and SS appliances. Sun room off kitchen. Fully finished basement with full bath. 2 car garage. Water and sewer included in rent. Pets not allowed. $40 application fee/adult. Certified funds required with application.”
You can see more photos here.
This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,400/Mo.
319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
From a press release (photos below courtesy Stanton & Greene):
“Capitol Hill neighborhood newcomer Stanton & Greene has just announced its opening this week with three nights of discounted “previews,” inviting neighbors from across the District and beyond to escape to the golden age of cocktails and American classics in an historic, gorgeously renovated Capitol Hill landmark at 319 Pennsylvania Avenue SE.
The Hill’s newest destination for classic cocktails will begin three nights of limited preview services on Monday, March 9 as the distinctly American bar and brasserie anticipates its full opening on Thursday, March 12 with a complete menu.
Spanning three floors of a meticulously restored building just two blocks from the US Capitol and Supreme Court, Stanton & Greene will evoke the easy elegance of the Capital city’s bars of the early to mid 20th century. The ground floor is home to a traditional American bar and brasserie with period details from the 1930’s and 1940’s, and the second floor ‘loft’ features a soaring 16-foot space centered with an Art-Deco bar hand-carved from American ash, and three massive windows overlooking historic Pennsylvania Avenue.
Brought to life from partners and Capitol Hill restaurant owners (Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar, Beuchert’s Saloon) August Paro, Eli Hengst and Jared Rager, Stanton & Greene will serve a refined selection of unique and classic craft cocktails, and creative, updated interpretations of foods evocative of early- to mid-20th century America. (more…)
417 E Capitol Street, SE
So sad. The Washington Post reported:
“Mr. Cymrot died Nov. 29 at a Washington hospital of injuries suffered in a Nov. 19 traffic accident, according to his wife. He was walking near the intersection of 4th and East Capitol Streets when he was hit by a truck. Details of the accident are under investigation by D.C. police. Mr. Cymrot was 72.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mike Maguire
Ed. Note: In July we posted a Dear PoPville – Dangerous dog in Cap Hill attacked toddler and my dog but Animal Control not doing anything.
“I’m finally getting to testify about my dog bite case at an upcoming hearing, but because the DC Department of Health (DOH) never followed up with any of previous attacks, my upcoming hearing is just to determine if the sheepdog is “Potentially Dangerous” rather than “Dangerous”. A Potentially Dangerous dog just has to be on a 4 ft leash, registered with the city, neutered, things like that. Which is better than nothing. But the problem is, even if my hearing succeeds and this dog is determined to be “Potentially Dangerous”, then he has one more opportunity to attack someone before any real restrictions will be placed on the owner (like having to muzzle her dog and notifying the authorities if he attacks someone again).
So, because the city failed to do anything in all of the previous bite cases, we have to treat my case as if it were the first time this dog has ever bitten anyone, even though the city provided me with a document via FOIA that shows this sheepdog has bitten 2 people (!) and 2 dogs (including my case on 12/15/2013) in 4 separate attacks in the past. Furthermore, the owner’s other dog, a brown standard poodle, also attacked a dog in 2010. So in the last 5 years, this woman has allowed her dogs to attack others 5 separate times (there was a 6th incident in which her sheepdog was apparently the victim according to the document, so I’m not counting that one). I redacted private info, labeled myself as Ms. A and the owner of the aggressive dogs as Ms. B in the descriptions, and put red arrows at the relevant parts of the document.
My favorite line from this document is where, after listing some of the previous attacks by this woman’s dogs, DOH writes, “Recommendation: I recommend closing out the case and informing Ms. [A] there’s no probable cause to start a potentially dangerous dog investigation on Arbor [the sheepdog]. Arbor has not bitten a person or dog this year and no menacing reports has not been reported to DCACC as of date.”
Huzzah! Thanks to lorie shaull who took these great shots:
“The sledding news from Capitol Hill grounds was that there may have been more media covering the event than actual sledders. CNN, ABC7, Washington Post, Reuters, and many more were all in attendance. When I talked briefly to the Capitol Police they weren’t interfering and said they were there to make sure nobody got hurt; they did mention two reporters had fallen and been hurt. When I left, all sledders seemed happy and uninjured–no arrests were made.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announced that arrests have been made in an Assault with Intent to Kill incident which occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at approximately 1:10 pm, in the 1400 block of Duncan Street, Northeast, where an adult male robbery victim was located suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel in critical condition.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Taskforce and First District Detectives Unit arrested 18 year-old Shaquan Gaskins of Southeast, charging him with Assault with Intent to Kill while Armed pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. Additionally, members of the Taskforce arrested 20 year-old Dasean Cheadle of Southeast, charging him with Robbery pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant.”
Photo via ‘Lift the sled ban on Capitol Hill’
Since the petition and EHN’s efforts failed:
“Despite efforts, the sled ban has not been waived for this weekend. But if you are up for a little civil disobedience, a sled-in is planned for today at 1pm. West lawn of the Capitol. Come armed with sleds!
#sleddingisnotacrime #SledFreeOrDie”
525 8th Street, SE
From Phase 1’s website:
“PHASE 1 IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Since 1970 we’ve had our doors at 525 8th St. SE, Washington D.C.open to women. We are the oldest continually operating lesbian bar in the country. At Phase 1 we have something for everyone whether you want to come and dance the night away to the latest hip-hop, see a drag king show, listen to queer indie/punk, see some Jello wrestling, or just shoot pool, we have your fix. With reasonable drink prices, a friendly staff, and a convenient location just steps to the Eastern Market Metro we have what you’re looking for.”
