Logan Circle

What the fresh hell is this?

By Prince Of Petworth


1807 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Oswald for sharing: “Today’s first photo finds a new sign being put up this morning on the 14th St. space once occupied by Home Rule. Not sure what Amazon may be popping up here; presumably not the “Fresh” stuff it sells one-half block south.”

Not a Good Night Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“2D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1400 block of P Street, NW. No lookout.”

Alan Henney reported: “DOUBLE-FATAL SHOOTING— 15th St at P St NW-DC, on the second floor of the DeSoto Apartments. Two dead at the scene.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, December 20, 2021, in the 1400 block of P Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:03 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims, inside of a residence at the listed location, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that both victims displayed no signs consistent with life. The victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedents have been identified as 27 year-old Nycholas Hester, of Houston, TX, and 25 year-old Johnny Coles, of Northwest, DC.

The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that the decedents exchanged gunfire inside of the residence.”

From MPD: (more…)

Today* in Hawks* around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Emily for sending: “Saw four (!) vultures tearing into a squirrel on 15th and S NW. two appeared to be juveniles because They were being fed by a third one”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Arrest Made in June Shooting Homicide of 53 year-old Jeremy Black in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle in a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in the 1400 block of R Street, Northwest.

At approximately 9:11 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 53 year-old Jeremy Black, of Takoma Park, MD. (more…)

Dolce Vita opens today in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1610 14th Street, NW

Good news about Dolce Vita opening in the former Ghibellina space on 14th, from an email:

“it’s the Lahlou Restaurant Group team (Lupo Verde, Lupo Pizzeria etc). Guests can expect an elevated fusion menu of four countries across the Mediterranean coast: Morocco, Italy, Spain, and Greece.”

Hours are currently Sunday through Thursday 5pm to 11pm; Saturday and Friday 5pm to midnight.

“Dolce Vita at its core is an ode to owner Med Lahlou’s cultural heritage from the Mediterranean coast highlighting four countries: Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Greece. The fusion menu is Lahlou’s most ambitious concept yet, with dishes transporting guests to the coast through both the European restaurant decor and signature menu from Corporate Executive Chef Juan Olivera and Executive Chef Elier Rodriguez.

Menu highlights include the “Piraeus Market Pick,’ a seafood platter inspired by the namesake coast in Athens that’s served atop a wave-like eggwhite & salt base and (more…)

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