Dupont Circle

“The Necrobiome – Microbial Life After Death”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“October 19, 2016 | 6:30-8:30pm
American Society for Microbiology Headquarters, 1752 N Street NW, Washington DC
Cost: FREE
Space is limited, RSVP required.

Special Halloween edition of Microbes After Hours!

What happens to us after we die? A decomposing corpse becomes its own mini-ecosystem, hosting insects, scavengers and multitudes of microbes. Microbes from the environment, the corpse, as well as the insects and scavengers are blended together and work to recycle tissues back to their constituents. Dr. Jennifer DeBruyn (Associate Professor, The University of Tennessee) will discuss the fascinating process of human decomposition, and how scientists are using that information to inform forensic science, livestock mortality management and fossilization.

Can’t attend in person? We will also be live streaming on YouTube.”

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Uh Oh, Russia House Building For Sale in Dupont!!!

By Prince Of Petworth

russia-house
1800 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending this photo from this morning. Another reader also sent word that they heard the building was for sale. At this time, not clear what the plans are for Russia House but we’ll update as soon as more info is known. Anyone else hear anything?

Ed. Note: Russia House is the same group that owned the recently shuttered Alphonse on U Street.

Update:

Washington Jewish Film Festival will be kicking off its first contemporary Israeli film series, Seret DC, Next Week

By Prince Of Petworth

dcjcc
1529 16th Street, NW

From an email:

“From October 5-9, the Washington Jewish Film Festival will be kicking off its first contemporary Israeli film series, Seret DC, as part of our year-round programs. Seret DC will consist of 8 films and 12 screenings showcasing top Israeli cinema from the past year.

Film Lineup:

One Week and a Day
Opening Night

Winner of the Gan Foundation Award at the 2016 Cannes Critics Week, and the Best Israeli Feature prize, Best Israeli debut, and Best Script at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

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Today’s Rental is “overlooking Glen’s Market”

By Prince Of Petworth

1920-s-street-northwest

This rental is located at 1920 S Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“OPEN SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st 1-3pm ~ Sunny and bright front facing (overlooking Glen’s Market) unit at the Chateau Thierry. FREE Washer/Dryer on every floor. FREE WiFi. Elevator in building. Freshly updated/painted. Furnished including kitchen utensils. Great Dupont location! Walk to Subway, bars, groceries and restaurants galore! Available Immediately.”

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You can see more photos here.

This studio is going for $1,750/Mo.

UPDATE: Owners Found! Anyone Recognize Marlo?

By Prince Of Petworth

marlo

A reader writes:

“We found this lovely dog named Marlo running between 15th and S Street. She had tags and a collar, but no one picked up the phone when we called. The woman who helped me, Katherine, took the dog back to her house in the meantime.”

Confirmed: Amsterdam Falafel is Looking to come to M Street! What Hours Would You Like?

By Prince Of Petworth

Amsterdam
1829 M Street, NW

Last week I shared some scuttlebutt about Amsterdam Falafel potentially coming to the House of Kabob space on M Street when they close in October. While nothing is in stone I am happy to say that Amsterdam Falafel confirms that they are looking at that space. They’d also be interested in your feedback for those that work, live in the neighborhood – if they do take over the space would you like to see them have daytime and nighttime hours?

Update: Arrest Made. Early Morning Shooting on Connecticut Ave in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

From MPD around 2:45am:

“The 2nd District is working a confirmed shooting at 1300 block of Connecticut Ave NW.”

Updates when/if more is released.

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announced an arrest has been made in connection with an Assault With Intent to Kill offense that occurred Saturday, September 10, 2016, in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 3:20 am, a male suspect assaulted two people and shot a third person outside an establishment in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. After a brief foot pursuit, officers apprehended the suspect and recovered a handgun.

The shooting victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to an area hospital where he is listed in critical but stable condition.

27-year-old, Ryan Demtric Matthews, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill while Armed, Carrying a Pistol Without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and two counts of Simple Assault.”

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