Update from DC Fire and EMS: “2 Alarm fire 700 block 24th St NW. Fire has been knocked down. Continue to make rescues by ladder. There is heavy smoke on all floors.”

Thanks to Marcus for sending: “700 24th St NW Apartment Fire. There are at least 20 fire trucks here and the Fire Marshall arrived.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Box Alarm 700 block 24th St NW. Smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a multi-story building.

2 Alarm fire 700 block 24th St NW. Fire 2nd floor 8 story building with numerous senior citizens. Rescues in progress via ladders and other means.” Read More

This rental is located at Washington Circle NW near New Hampshire Ave NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,800 Beautiful Studio In Foggy Bottom Available Now! (Foggy Bottom) Read More

This rental is located at 939 26th St. NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,995 / 1br – 800ft2 – Sunny 1BR With Utilities And Parking Just Steps From GWU (Foggy Bottom) Read More

This rental is located at 940 24th St NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3,495 / 2br – 1200ft2 – Sunny 2BR Foggy Bottom Rowhouse With Parking (Foggy Bottom) Read More

From an email:

“Starting this weekend, all Duke’s locations will be offering a bottomless “Tea Time” from 3-6PM which will include all-you-can-drink Hot Toddies, Irish Coffees, Espresso Martinis, and Bourbon Vanilla Sweet Teas for $26 with a 90-minute limit!”

courtesy The Bussdown

From a press release:

“MRP Realty and Westbrook Partners, along with consultants Cana Development, are excited to welcome The Bussdown, a Pan-African kitchen fusing Caribbean and Cajun Creole flavors, to Western Market this winter. Founders and Chefs Solomon Johnson (AKA Chef Swoop) and Mike Woods perfected the California-based ghost kitchen business after spending an entire year only accepting take-out orders during the pandemic. This time allowed Chef Swoop and Woods to curate the combination of flavors in the exact way they wanted while honoring both of their backgrounds in Cajun Creole Southern and Caribbean. The duo is excited to bring their concept back to their hometown of Washington, DC. Read More

2121 K Street, NW

Ed. Note: Bobby’s Burger Palace opened on K Street in August 2011 and closed in June 2020.

A reader reports: “The restaurant will serve North African food with a beverage menu focused on specialty cocktails.”

The liquor license placard for Astoria’s Kitchen by 54 says: Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality involving a bicyclist that occurred on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the intersection of 21st Street and I Street, Northwest.

The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 8:09 am, a driver operating a Mack truck was traveling southbound in the 900 block of 21st Street, NW, which is a one-way travel lane. A bicyclist was also traveling southbound in the same block and on the right side of the Mack truck. Read More

2129 I Street, NW

Thanks to Bob for sending: “The new Tatte in Foggy Bottom just opened! It’s at 2129 I Street NW.”

From Tatte Bakery and Cafe:

“Doors opened July 13th with all the pastries, breads, Tatte All Day menu and our incredible coffee bar. And yes, a large patio to enjoy too!”

Hours are “Monday – Saturday 7am-8pm

Sunday 8am-7pm”

You can see their menus here.

This rental is located at 1000 22nd Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,650 GW University, EU, Classic Victorian Washington Circle Studio (Foggy Bottom / West End) Read More