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From the DC Public Library:
“After a three-and-a-half-year renovation, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will reopen on Sept. 24, 2020.
The newly revitalized space will include one million books, vast rows of public computers, D.C. history, power tools, music recording space, a rooftop garden and much more.” (more…)
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Red Devils DC shares with us:
“Alright guys, the time has come to help out our beloved @lucky.bar.dc . They haven’t asked for us to do this, but @potockikevin has been going to watch matches there and talking with Paul, they are in a tough spot.
Ourselves, @capcityblues and DC Armoury have put our rivalries aside and we are doing some Lucky Bar merch to help raise some funds to go into their pocket. It won’t be much, but it’s a start.
We are starting with a Lucky Bar tee. Tees will be $25 each, 2 for $45 and 3 for $60. (more than that they will be $20 each). All sizes available (Small – 3XL). (more…)
15th and I Street, NW
Thanks to Stuart for sending: “It’s papered over and removed from the Starbucks website. Last time I had passed, it had one of those “We’re open!” Banners. Of course there’s still one open right across McPherson Square.”
1751 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Bill reports: “Awful news! Today is Breadline’s last day….forever.”
Oh no, Breadline’s website simply says:
“CLOSED – Breadline D.C.
Breadline is closed for the foreseeable future. Thank you for your patronage these 23 years!”
1120 19th Street, NW photo by Tiffany Wang
Thanks to Tiffany for the reminder:
“I hope DC folks remember that Greek Deli is still open and you can pick up delicious, enormously portioned lunch. Kostas’s avgolemono is just as amazing as I remember” (more…)
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
One reader shares:
“PLEASE BE ADVISED OF AN EVENT AT THE Ronald Reagan Building beginning today, August 20, 2020 and ending Friday, August 28, 2020 that may impact your accessibility into the premises. Due to security restrictions and security fencing perimeters staged around the building, including the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.”
Last week Politico reported:
“The Republican National Convention is coming to D.C. — and to government property. (more…)
1667 K Street, NW
Thanks to Ethan for sending: “At peak I think Noodles and co had Cleveland Park, Glover Park, and the two downtown locations! Also noticed silver spring and mosaic district are dead.”
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that construction of Car Free Lanes on 7th Street NW and M Street SE will begin on August 17, weather permitting. The work is part of a year-long project to improve bus performance and safety throughout the District.
“We are advancing the Bowser Administration’s commitment to bolstering bus service in our city,” said DDOT Director Jeff Marootian. “These Car Free Lanes will not only increase bus travel speeds and reliability but will also help reinvigorate business and commuter activity in the downtown area.”
Car Free Lanes are part of DDOT’s Bus Priority Program, the Bowser Administration’s initiative to enhance bus service across all eight wards of the District.
Beginning August 17, motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists should expect the following traffic impacts: (more…)
1814 K Street, NW photo by Michael Hoffman
Last week a few readers asked about the status of Sichuan Pavilion on K Street NW. Thanks to Michael for sharing the sad news of the signage being removed, confirming that another reader had heard the closure was likely permanent.
Photo by Samantha Summers
Thanks to Samantha for sending from L Street NW between Vermont and 15th.