Predicted: November 3rd, 2015: “Why the Streetcar will never work”.
The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner with the big news:
“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.” (more…)
1250 H Street, NE
Sad news over the weekend from Paolo Dungca:
“After much reflection, my partners and I have made the decision to lovingly close this chapter of our journey together at Hiraya and Kayu. As we each explore new directions, we find ourselves called toward different visions. What we built together is something I will always deeply cherish — a space rooted in storytelling, cultural pride, and soulful Filipino hospitality. (more…)
A reader reported Sunday night around 11:30pm: “Not sure exactly what happened but at least 5 shots fired about an hour ago on 8th Street, NE between G and H. Massive crime scene. Someone was shot in their vehicle.” (more…)
508 H Street, NE
Thanks to James for sending: “Excited to see that we may finally have a clothing store on H Street: seems “I’m So DC” is coming to H Street NE!”
Ed. Note: RIP Fashion One and the others but stay tuned for an opening date for this new spot!
photo by Josh
From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed suit against Kenneth Brewer, Sr., the former executive director of the nonprofit H Street Community Development Corporation (HSCDC), for misusing nonprofit funds and awarding himself more than $1.25 million in unauthorized bonuses. (more…)
via google maps
From the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration:
“On May 5, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of Bouquet Labs DC located at 1110 Okie Street NE, Washington DC.
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board issued the Closure Orders in response to the business presenting an imminent danger to public health and safety.
Violations included: (more…)
709 H Street, NE previously home to Po Boy Jim’s
Thanks to Mike for sending the photo an update on Tiffany’s Bistro and Bar hoping to open soon pending final inspections, etc. (more…)
801 H Street, NE
Thanks to Jason for sending the ALDI opening date update: pushed back to next month: (more…)
1128 H Street, NE previously home to Naby’s Island (Jamaican), Cusbah (Indian), and most recently Hakuna Matata (East African)
Thanks to D. for sending the Feru Ethiopian restaurant photos and news: “Already open, shockingly!”
A look inside: (more…)
Thanks to Julia for sending: “Signs up behind the old Biergarten location on H, looks like they’re moving forward with the mini-market concept.”
Hill Rag reported:
“There are plans for a indoor retail plaza on the 1300 block of H Street NE –and the family behind the plans, the Askarinams, has business history in DC and faith in the Atlas District. (more…)