415 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Reed for sending. This is the former home of Eatbar. Updates when we get a Ledo Pizza opening date here.
Capitol Hill
250 11th Street, NE at C Street. photo by Uncle Steve
Thanks to DCgrl for passing on the sad news, bringing out the good people: “this is the best darn corner store around and Sam is so lovely to neighbors and makes very kind donations to the local elementary school PTA too!!”
Uncle Steve wrote: “Sam is just the sweetest, kindest corner store owner, but this week, he got robbed and beat up a bit by a couple of teenagers. Nice to see the neighborhood come out and support him.”
100 Maryland Avenue, SW courtesy USBG
From The United States Botanic Garden:
“The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will offer an outdoor holiday display this year, running from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, closed on December 25. The outdoor displays will include festive decorations, trains, evergreens, and lights in the outdoor gardens. As part of the festivities, G-gauge model trains will run between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day in the gated outdoor gardens. All outdoor gardens are open and will have decorations. The Conservatory and public restrooms remain closed due to the closure of the U.S. Capitol campus buildings. (more…)
This rental is located at East Capitol Street SE near 14. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,000 / 2br – 803ft2 – Sunny Capitol Hill Apartment for Rent! (East Capitol Hill) (more…)
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301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Haley Byrd Wilt
Haley asks: “does anyone know what the old Pret on Penn Ave near the Capitol is going to be??? The turquoise trim has me hoping it will be the Santa Rosa’s revival”
Austin shares from the Capitol Hill BID:
“An authentic Mexican taqueria, located on Capitol Hill, run by the Mendelsohn family – parents Harvey and Cathy and siblings Spike and Micheline Mendelsohn. (more…)
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via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, November 12, 2021, in the Unit block of Florida Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 4:44 pm, members of the Third District were flagged down in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim suffering from apparent stab wounds. (more…)
photo by Reja Younis
Thanks to Jason and Augusta for passing on from the Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, at approximately 10:00 am, we will have a campus-wide evacuation exercise.
The routine drill is in coordination with our Legislative Branch partners.
Expect temporary street closures to include Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue, and D Street, NE.”
“Dear PoPville,
I recently saw this sign on a house on the corner of 4th and F st near Ebenezers and I was wondering if you could share so this family could get their pumpkins back? Thanks!”
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212 7th Street, SE formerly Acqua al 2
Thanks to Patricia for sending word: “Harvest Tide Steak, Seafood and Artisan Pizza has opened across from the Eastern market.”
Harvest Tide’s website says:
“WE ARE NOW OPEN!!! (more…)
So many reports yesterday: “I got this 2022 Honda Civic on Wednesday last week. Just 5 days ago. It had locking lug nuts on the wheels. Those did no good. (more…)