Thanks to a reader for sending the notice above. I firmly stand on the side of the more roof decks the merrier! (more…)
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Georgetown
3068 M Street, NW
Thanks to Jessica for sending. Rothy’s website says:
“Rothy’s began as an idea to turn recycled, single-use plastics into something both beautiful and useful. Three years in, we’ve taken over 30 million plastic bottles destined for landfills and repurposed them into timeless, durable flats.”
Any fans?
2917 M Street, NW
I forget when they closed but Unum’s been vacant for a while (previously this was the the former Mendocino Grill space.) Looking forward to learning more about L’Annexe. Check out a sneak peak from a reader: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Around 3PM today [Friday] we had a subject in the 3300 blk. of Water Street, NW harassing and attempting to get money from citizens walking by. When he was refuse by a complainant and the complainant was calling the police, he picked up a rock and threw it at the complainants and missed. (more…)
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3251 Prospect Street, NW (previously home to Morton’s)
From a press release:
“Restaurateur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the mid-October anticipated opening of his new 250-seat restaurant, Brasserie Liberté, located in the heart of historic Georgetown at 3251 Prospect Street, NW, 20007. This modern 6,000-square-foot brasserie will open serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and late-night services. Swatchroom, a design, art and fabrication firm based in the nation’s capital, is the design firm of record for Brasserie Liberte. Inspired by the unique confidence and influence that French culture has had internationally on design, fashion and art, the space will boast a palette of rich confident colors and globally inspired materials and fixtures. (more…)
stock photo via DC Harbor Patrol
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at approximately 6:10 pm, Second District Officers were in the area of the 3300 block of Water Street, NW, Georgetown Waterfront Park, conducting an investigation when they observed an adult male jump into the water. MPD Harbor Patrol Officers responded to the scene and pulled the man out of the water. He was conscious and breathing when he was rescued. The man was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.”
Ed. Note: From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – “No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.”
1424 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Johnny writes: “So What happened to Mono Diner in Georgetown?”
Not sure but I saw the following flyer posted a couple weeks ago with some serious allegations: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I think I saw that big cat in Georgetown last week – it was out and seemed scared. Pretty sure it’s an Abyssinian. I posted about it to multiple local Facebook groups for lost animals, but couldn’t report it because it didn’t have a tag and skittered off.
I remembered at the time thinking that if it was less scared than when I saw it, it’d probably be absolutely terrifying to any local wildlife or cats due to its size.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in connection with a Burglary One and Second Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, August 30, 2019, in the 1300 block 30th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 1:30 am, the suspect gained entry to a private residence. Once inside, the suspect sexually assaulted a female victim. The suspect then fled the scene.
The suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Bertrand Joseph Lebeau. He is described as a black male with bald or short hair, and a muscular build. He was last seen wearing a black shirt. He may be operating a black 2017 Honda CRV with DC tags FL5215. (more…)