Reader reports just before 3pm: “Carjacking blew through the stop sign at 11th and I NE. Hit a DC maintenance truck and then crash into the back of a parked car. Suspects took off on foot. MPD was in pursuit and caught one suspect.(more…)



1300 block of H Street, NE

Goodness! There will definitely be lines.

“MAY 31 SPECIAL EDITION BAKE SALE: CHINATOWN

Taiwanese fried chicken biscuits, Hong Kong egg tarts, chocolate red bean sesame balls, lychee chiffon cake, Chinese almond cookies, and our favorite Chinatown bakery classics, Maketto style. See you on Saturday!” The menu: (more…)


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…)



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!


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