Science Night at The Argonaut:
“The Argonaut
1433 H St NE
August 20, 2013 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Free
Every Tuesday night, come to The Argonaut for challenges based on middle school science experiments and science-themed trivia, plus cheap tacos and awesome beers. You could win up to $50 in addition to the glory of being the smartest nerd in the room.”
Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.
From MPD:
“On today’s date [Thursday] at approximately 5:45 PM, in front of 815 H Street NE, a citizen was approached by a suspect who attempted to steal his bicycle. The complainant attempt to retain his bicycle and during the struggle, the suspect produced a knife and was able to steal the bicycle. The complainant sustained minor injuries as a result of being cut with the knife. The suspect was described as a black male, dark complexion, with short hair. The case is currently being investigated by Detectives from the First District.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411. Additionally, please call 911 if you observe suspicious persons or activities.”
This rental is located at 925 8th Street, Northeast:
The listing says:
“Why squeeze into an apartment when you can have this sunlit updated 1 bedroom, 11/2 bath rowhouse all to yourself? Back yard being converted into secure parking with garage door. Housing vouchers welcome. Gas stove less than two blocks from H Street restaurants,shopping and nightlife. 1/2 mile from metro.”
This 1 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2,050/Mo.
822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)
Chupacabra recently opened up at 9th and H St, NE. A twitter follower lamented that they were sad they couldn’t get a margarita. Well that’s about to change – a liquor license application says:
“New Tavern, Latin & Tagueria kitchen serving tacos and other Latin dishes. Total Occupant load #96, Seating #56, Summer Garden Seats #40, Sidewalk Cafe Seats #60”
Hours of service hope to be Sunday through Thursday: 8am-2am and Friday and Saturday:8am-3am.
From DDOT:
“Construction work along H Street/Benning Road to ready the corridor for DC Streetcar continues. Stage 2 of the Western Turnaround work is set to begin on Wednesday, July 31 and continue through mid-October. The Western Turnaround refers to the extension of the streetcar tracks from 3rd Street, NE to the top of the Hopscotch Bridge. Elements include construction of a streetcar platform where passengers may board or leave the streetcars with access to Union Station and tracks to allow the streetcar to reverse course and proceed eastbound through the corridor.
Most noticeable for motorists traveling in this area will be a shift from using the north side to using the south side of H Street.
Traffic and parking restrictions and changes are as follows” (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth Investigation Division have announced that an arrest has been made in connection to the Sexual Assault which occurred at 7th and H Street, NE.
On Friday, July 26, 2013, between 12:30 and 12:45 pm, a juvenile female was walking in the area of 7th and H Street NE, when she was approached from behind by an unknown adult male and sexually assaulted.
On Friday, July 26, 2013, 27 year-old Demetrius Littlejohn of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Child Sexual Abuse.”
Maketto (eventually landing at 1351 H St, NE) is having a three month residency at Hanoi House (2005 14th Street, NW – 14th and U St.) Anyone try them out yet?
1255 H Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending. Back in July of last year we learned that The Spot On H would be:
“New Restaurant, offering American Cuisine, Entertainment Endorsement to include 2 to 3 piece Jazz Band, Summer Garden with 35 seats. Number of seats inside is 88, with total occupancy load of 126.”
This is the former Baitul Khair space at the corner of 13th and H St, NE. I didn’t realize there would be a roof deck. Sweet! Here’s a look at a rendering the reader sent:
810 H Street, NE
@HStreetDC_ tweets the photo above and writes:
“Coming to #HStDC – Old City Cross Fit in 800 blk. You’d need trainer. 1/2 block from @benschilibowl”
Old City Cross Fit’s website says:
Old City CrossFit prepares you for LIFE. We don’t work out to get better at working out; we workout to get more out of LIFE. We do CrossFit so we can climb a mountain with our friends; so that we can continue playing sports long after college without fear of injury; so that we can hold our kids and grandkids and put them down when we want to, not when we’re tired. No one at Old City CrossFit will ever have to ask for help when putting their luggage in the overhead compartment.
Old City CrossFit opens doors to your life and keeps them open longer. We play more golf. We spend more time outside. We chase our kids until THEY are tired, not us. Old City CrossFit cares about you, and values you as a member of our family. We want the best for you, not just in fitness, but in LIFE.
Previous Bee swarm in Ledroit Park from May 2012
Yesterday we talked about the dangers of deer on DC’s roads. And today @HStreetDC_ tweets:
“Watch out for swarming bees at 12th/G NE, just off #HStDC. Neighbors trying to get beekeepers out to round ’em up since city won’t.”