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From MPD:
“On 8/13/2019, at approximately 8:57 PM, Fifth District units responded to the 1500 block of Benning Road, NE, for the report of the sound of gunshots in the area. Officers began a canvass of the area and were able to locate an adult male and female victim. The complainant’s reported that they were walking at the location when they were approached by 3-4 suspects. The suspects then struck the male victim in the face, and shot the female victim in the lower leg. (more…)
810 H Street, NE
Thanks to Matt for sending. The Old City Fitness website says:
“Team Old City Coming Soon to 810 H St. NE in Washington DC
CAPITAL BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Home of the only Gracie Jiu Jitsu blackbelts in the DMV area.”
1370 H Street, NE
Thanks to Grant for sending. Caribbean Citations closed their H Street, NE location back in March. Updates when the Gold Room opens.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
It’s that time of year!
“H Street Festival
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 12 PM – 7 PM
Hands down the BEST. FESTIVAL. EVER. in Washington D.C.!
Washington City Paper’s Best of DC & Washingtonian Magazine agrees – H Street Festival is the best festival in town! Spanning 11 blocks of H Street NE and featuring 15 staging areas and more than 250 businesses, restaurants, community organizations and vendors. Come down to enjoy great food, drinks, music, contests, kids’ activities and more!”
644 H Street, NE
Hikari Sushi opened on H Street back in January 2013.
Zach reports:
“I *think* Hikari Sushi on H St NE is closed. Big “For Sale” sign in window and the lights appeared to be off around dinner time yesterday.”
We knew the end was nigh when the building was listed for sale in May of last year. It just sold. STAY TUNED to see what becomes of the space.
“Dear PoPville,
In case you hadn’t seen, The Pursuit Wine Bar and Kitchen closed last night after five years of service at 1421 H St NE. They plan to reopen in their new home at 1025 H St NE in September.” (more…)
Photo by Mark Lyon
Mark writes: “Appears the H Street Whole Foods is adding paid parking.”
Presumably they’d validate so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Thanks to Maurice for sending around noon on Sunday:
“Not sure if they were on the scooter or not. but they both got J walking tickets on Hst at whole foods
…. and I am not mad at the police.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in the 600 block of T Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:47 am, the suspect approached the victims at the listed location. The suspect brandished a gun and fired shots. The suspect then fled the scene. Two victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Additionally, two other victims refused medical treatment on scene.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos and video link below:
Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”
From MPD around 4:30am: (more…)
From Dio:
“Dio Wine Bar and Odd Provisions are thrilled to announce their new collaboration: Odd@Dio. Starting on Friday, July 19 Dio will toss their food menu out the window for good and embrace Odd Provisions food with open arms. Next time you come in for your favorite glass of natural wine, you can pair it with tried and true Odd Provisions items like a spicy salami sandwich with herb pesto and fennel confit or a watermelon radish & snap pea salad with garlic chive chèvre. (more…)