H Street NE

Starbucks To Open First U.S. Signing Store on H Street, NE in October

By Prince Of Petworth


625 H Street, NE just prior to opening in August 2016

This is great – thanks to all who messaged me. From Starbucks:

“Starbucks will open its first Signing Store in the U.S. in Washington, D.C. this October, building upon ongoing efforts to connect with the diverse communities it serves. A team of Deaf Starbucks partners (employees) and allies led the effort to launch this unique store model in the U.S., which will be located at 6th & H Street near Gallaudet University, a bustling hub that is Deaf-friendly. The store will create a distinctive retail experience for all customers, while offering a unique store format that promotes accessibility and offers employment and career advancement opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing people. (more…)

Addis Ethiopian restaurant plans major expansion on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


707 H Street, NE

Addis Ethiopian restaurant opened in the former Casual Corner space back in February 2015.

A new liquor license placard says:

“Applicant requests to expand to the second and third floors of the licensed premises, increasing seating from 59 to 122. Total Occupancy Load will increase from 65 to 269 for all three floors.”

Solidcore Gym coming to new ‘Avec’ building on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


901 H Street, NE

From a press release:

“The H Street Corridor’s evolution from primarily a nightlife destination to a residential community with exciting retail options has received a further boost.

Avec, a transformational $200 million mixed-use development encompassing two blocks at 901 H St. NE, is pleased to announce today that its first lease is with Solidcore, a rapidly expanding boutique-fitness chain with dozens of locations.

Solidcore, led by successful entrepreneur and renowned motivational speaker Anne Mahlum, has committed to 2,500 square feet at Avec, which is scheduled to open in 2020 and will feature 420 multi-family units along with 44,300 square feet of street-front retail space that may accommodate restaurants and many other uses.

Formerly a strip center known as H Street Connection, (more…)

“DC’s 2nd annual Pro-Choice Prom: A Midsummer Right’s Dream, will take place on Friday at Rock & Roll Hotel.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The DC chapter of Lady Parts Justice will host DC’s 2nd annual Pro-Choice Prom: A Midsummer Right’s Dream at 8pm on Friday, July 13th at Rock & Roll Hotel. This year’s event will feature prizes, a silent auction from local DC businesses, crowning of a Prom Court, and educational booths staffed by members of various DC-based reproductive rights organizations.

Entertainment will include: (more…)

8pm Shooting in Kingman Park Tuesday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Fifth District is working a shooting in the 1600 block of Kramer Street NE that occurred on July 10, 2018 at approximately 7:57PM. The victim was shot once in the stomach and once in the thigh. The victim is being treated at a local hospital. At this time there is no definite lookout for any suspects. Any information please contact 2027279099″

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