Future patio outside 2827 Sherman Ave, NW at Harvard
More info on de Rum Spot coming to Sherman Ave – note opening date is planned for June 1st not May 1st. And if you weren’t excited before – oh my goodness… From an email:
“The new authentic Caribbean street food eatery and Rhum bar will serve many of the menu items from its acclaimed sister restaurant, Cane Rhum Bar in Charleston – hailed as one of the best places to dine in South Carolina. (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged. One reader reported around 7:15pm:
“7 police cars stopped a minivan that they are searching and arresting woman driving it.”
Update from MPD: “4D was conducting an investigation into a possible carjacking near 14th and Perry. Officers in 3D saw the car driving near Target and stopped it, arresting the driver. Ultimately, it turned out to not be a carjacking but just a Theft/Stolen Auto.”
This rental is located at 1305 Kenyon St NW near 14th St NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1899 / 1br – BLOCK TO METRO ONE BED (Columbia Heights) (more…)
2827 Sherman Ave, NW at Harvard. Photo by Ayanna Smith
Thanks to Kevin, Ryan and Ayanna for sending:
“Award-winning Chef, Paul Yellin of Cane Rhum Bar in Charleston is opening his newest restaurant in DC at 2827 Sherman Ave! Eek!
It’s called, de Rum Spot.
Caribbean street food. Rum for days. Yes, please!” (more…)
15th and Girard Street, NW
Bryan writes: “One of these pop ups looks great. The other? Yikes”
True or False?
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.
At approximately 4:14 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims, conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)
This rental is located at 1129 Fairmont Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2625 / 2br – New Two-Bedroom Unit by Columbia Heights! (more…)
15th Street, NW between Euclid and Fuller
Thanks to Caitlin for following up on the shots fired in Columbia Heights the other day:
“Had a chance to take a closer look. This house was definitely targeted.”
14th and Irving St, NW on Irving Street.
A long history of “temporary closures” here.
Thanks to Amanda for sending:
“Pidzza in the DCUSA building in Columbia Heights was “closed for renovations,” but from the new help wanted sign, it looks like it is turning into The Ritual Cafe. Hopefully this business breaks the curse because there has been a lot of turnover in this little spot.” (more…)
14th and Euclid St, NW looking north
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced a year-long demonstration project of bus lanes on 14th Street NW in Columbia Heights designed to improve bus performance as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
“Washingtonians are riding the bus more than ever before, especially in the thriving 14th Street NW corridor,” said DDOT Director Jeff Marootian. “We expect this project to help us advance Mayor Bowser’s goal of improving bus service across all eight wards, particularly for transit-reliant residents.”
The demonstration project, set to begin this summer, will be installed on 14th NW Street between Euclid and Newton Streets NW. (more…)