Thanks to all who’ve been sending reports about the large police presence in Georgetown. Alan Henney reported:
“GEORGETOWN MANHUNT— 3200 blk Water St NW-DC (3200 blk K St NW, et al). A wanted man has fled from the police. He is on foot, possibly armed and hiding in the neighborhood. He is wanted for armed robbery among other charges.”
Readers send photos from the courtyard of papermill: (more…)
1727 Wisconsin Ave, NW at S Street
From Fresh Baguette:
“Fresh Baguette wants to help all their guests take a break this Election Day by inviting them to any of their three locations for a free coffee and mini croissant. This offer is available all day on Tuesday, November 3 and no purchase is required. Whether guests voted by mail, early or in-person – anyone can partake by just saying, “VOTE!” (more…)
1111 30th Street, NW via Georgetown Suites
Thanks to Rachel for passing on from Georgetown Suites:
“It is with great sadness to let you know that after 40 years, Georgetown Suites will be closing our doors on November 30, 2020. We will continue to operate fully until November 15, and on a limited capacity until closing. (more…)
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Last night starting around 7pm there were multiple reports of large emergency response/police: (more…)
2815 M Street, NW
Thanks to Charlie for sending:
“Saw the “For Lease” banners on the 2815 M ST., NW LPQ yesterday – I guess that means it’s closed for good!”
Back in late June we noted ‘Likely Local Le Pain Quotidien Closures Based on Bankruptcy Filing’. Anyone spot other LPQ closures around town?
Thanks to Rozi for sending the above from the reservoir near Howard.
National Weather Service reported: “Dense Fog Advisories are currently in effect for most areas east of the Blue Ridge until 10 AM. Fog/low clouds should clear out later this morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon hours.”
And check out this phenomenal shot by Mark Alan Andre (plus a little Bob Marley to get the morning started right): (more…)
Thanks to Steven and Felipe for sending from Georgetown Sunday.
It had been 6 days since our last stolen wheels report.
Thanks to a reader for sending: “ran by the Brooks Brothers store on Connecticut in Dupont, and appears that a number of “Retail space available” signs went up over the weekend. Website confirms the location is now closed permanently. Between this and the Georgetown location closure, may be the death knell for Brooks Brothers in DC.” (more…)
1529 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back in August we noted that City Sliders was taking over the former Zannchi space. Good news from the Georgetown BID about this week’s opening:
“featuring every kind of (seemingly generous!) slider imaginable – from a BLT, to Korean pork belly, brisket, Nashville hot chicken, Banh Mi burger, Angus beef, crispy cod, Cuban, steak & cheese…the list goes on. (more…)
inside 3131 M Street, NW. Photo by Briah Oh
From a press release:
“Levain Bakery has made its name for 25 years as the purveyor of the crispy-outside, ooey-gooey middle, giant cookies that have long been on every NYC must-eat list. The celebrated bakery will officially open its doors in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. this Wednesday, September 16 at 8:00am. (more…)