Sara reports just after 12pm: “Smoke at the FBI building! My colleague joked, “maybe this means they picked a new director.”
Hopefully, something very minor – in which case “maybe this means they picked a new director” is freaking hilarious. Updates if it something more concerning.
Looks like the Andresification of Penn Quarter continues full steam ahead with PEPE Spanish Sandwiches. A reader reports the sign is “facing the Navy Memorial, in the building that 701 restaurant is in, where the native foods place was.”
Ed. Note: We judged Andres’ PEPE Food Truck here. Updates if it’s also becoming a brick and mortar. Stay tuned.
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Too cool – had to share this photo 9:30 Club tweeted out on their anniversary yesterday:
On this day in 1980, the 9:30 Club opened its notoriously funky smelling halls for our very first show, and as they say, the rest is history pic.twitter.com/6GwRqrJB9g
— 9:30 Club (@930Club) May 30, 2017
Happy 37th anniversary if my math is correct!!
Today ’tis a J. Crew of course:
950 F Street, NW
Erin reports at 9:15am: “7th Street completely blocked from E to F. There are hazardous waste crews on the scene and a strong smell of burning rubber.”
Updates when more is known.
611 I Street, NW via google maps
A liquor license application has been filed for Karma Modern Indian at 611 I Street, NW:
“New Restaurant that will offer Indian cuisine, primarily modern renditions of North Indian cuisine. Total Occupancy Load of 200 and a Summer Garden with seating for 30.”
Stay tuned.
We admired their look a couple weeks ago. Who knew?!?
From the Downtown DC BID:
“Waste receptacles equipped with sensors were installed this month in Chinatown and are being installed in Anacostia as part of a DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), Anacostia Business Improvement District (ABID) and D.C. Government pilot to explore innovative waste management solutions in the District to influence maintenance programs across the country.
A total of 34 new, red Victor Stanley Relay™ Sensor and Service smart waste receptacles have been installed in the Chinatown neighborhood along several streets including H, 7th, 6th and I streets NW, in a pilot in partnership between the BID, the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), the Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD) and with funding support from D.C.’s local soft drink companies and the American Beverage Association.
The Chinatown pilot cans are easily distinguishable. Each red can features brightly-colored Chinese-themed motifs on the lids and on a side plaque, which displays a Chinese dragon. Each can is outfitted with a smart sensor to monitor fill levels and send alerts when service is required.
The DowntownDC BID is simultaneously supporting a similar pilot in Anacostia where 53 waste bins with sensors are being installed. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending and summing it up perfectly: “Justice.”
Thanks to a reader for sending from 7th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW just before noon.
Another reader sends: “California plates edition”
If you spot a person driving poorly around town and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. People Driving Poorly is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Ugly scene outside Verizon pic.twitter.com/ji6t2TmfyC
— Barno (@DCBarno) May 11, 2017
Just gonna make victory taste that much sweeter one day. Send all good vibes to the Wiz immediately!!!
