2500 block of Porter Street, NW
From MPD:
“At approximately 1:15 am, MPD responded to a residential building in the 2500 block of Porter Street, NW, for the report for a Burglary. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had gained entry into two occupied residences in the building. (more…)
3401 Idaho Ave., NW just off Wisconsin
signage went up in late January for a Matchbox in the former Grilled Oyster space. Now a liquor license placard has been posted too:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 200 and Total Occupancy Load of 221. Summer Garden with 39 seats.”
Stay tuned.
From Congresswoman Norton’s office:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) sent a letter requesting that the National Park Service (NPS) change the name of Melvin Hazen Park in the District of Columbia and work with the community to find a more suitable name. Hazen helped demolish the African American community in the D.C. neighborhood then known as Reno City. Norton noted in her letter that NPS appears to have the authority to change the name without congressional action because the name was designated administratively.
The full text of the letter is below. (more…)
Thanks to Dave for sending from Porter and Connecticut Ave, NW.
This rental is located at 3701 Connecticut Ave near Tilden. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,195 / 458ft2 – Cleveland Park Lg. Studio with New Kit & Bath (Cleveland Park – DC) (more…)
Wisconsin and Macomb Street, NW
Unfortunately more carjackings reported yesterday. Stacc Janford reported at 5:07pm “carjacking in broad day light at 3401 Idaho Ave NW. More cops showing up and some heading south down Wisconsin Ave”
Updates when/if more is released about the above.
And from MPD: “Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 1500 Block of 17th Street, Northwest (more…)
3401 Idaho Ave., NW just off Wisconsin
Some had questions whether or not Matchbox was still coming to the former Grilled Oyster space given the closure on 14th Street and other, uh, issues. The new signage just went up so stay tuned for an opening date.
Thanks to Pamela for sharing from Cleveland Park: “I have been enchanted by the tiny shops that have popped up in a European cities. They are tucked in street corners and master artisans have done amazing work on them. (more…)
3321 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Danielle for letting us know that 3321 Bistro, “Tex Mex & International Latin Cuisine”, has opened in the old Coppi’s space next to Nanny’s: “FYI – This place is officially open now. Tried it tonight for a post-dinner snack and was very pleased!”
Check out some of the goods: (more…)
Thanks to Jessica for sending: “Saw this owl on the Klingle valley trail near the tregaron conservancy.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, 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. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.