1318 14th Street, NW via Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo Exchange opened their first D.C. location in Logan Circle back in 2012. Thanks to Maddy for passing on the sad news that this location has permanently closed.
From Buffalo Exchange:
“Following the impact of COVID-19 on our business, we had to make the sad decision to close our Washington, DC location, effective September 8.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
14th and R Street, NW
Thanks to MD and Jeffrey for sending: “shopping carts being delivered to the Amazon grocery on 14th. Must be getting close.”
A peek in the door on Monday: (more…)
Photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Is this some kind of scam or just a harmless hustle? I’m wondering if other readers have experienced this:
I was walking passed the Whole Foods at 14th and P when a tall person in a long blond wig appeared on a scooter in front of me, covered in glitter. They pulled out a container of glitter and told me to hold out my arms. I decided to play along and, long story short, I ended up with sparkly forearms and “purchasing” a couple little prints for $10 using a square credit card swiping device. This was all very predictable – they lightly attempted to negotiate the $10 but were otherwise not threatening or aggressive or anything.
I would have just put it in the category of creative street hustling but immediately after after they scooted away someone came out of a nearby apartment building to warn me that the glitter thing was some kind of identity theft scam. He had taken a video of the whole thing and suggested I let MPD know, since they were looking for the “scammer.”
I guess the square device could have a credit card skimmer in it but otherwise, I’m not sure what the scam angle is here. I was totally fine with the $10. Obviously I’m watching my account closely now but what else am I missing?”
Ed. Note: Sounds like it could be the same person folks started reporting about in April.
1800 block of 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us as it was happening. Still unclear what actually caused the driver to crash though I did also get reports that arrests were made. Updates if MPD releases any reports.
DC Fire & EMS reported around 6pm: “Crash with vehicle into structure 1800 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest on scene assessing 3 injuries. Initial indications of structural damage. The cave-in task force is enroute. 1 structure being evacuated. Collapse zone established.”
Som Records responded “One guy did leave in a stretcher but he was talking and didn’t seem too hurt.”
A reader responded to us on twitter with news about the injured pedestrian: “My son, former husband and brother-in-law we’re leaving the store moments before this happened and narrowly escaped with their lives. Former husband hit by the vehicle on his leg. Former husband has leg injury.”
Kat sent the photo above: “I was buying shoes inside Pacers Running when that happened. I was with my two toddlers (you can see their scooters by the entrance on one of the photos). We are fine though and only one of them was a bit scared. The other one didn’t care because he wanted an orange tracker.”
More photos: (more…)
1520 14th Street, NW courtesy Estadio
From a press release:
“Estadio has always dreamed about being able to serve its beloved Spanish food on a sunny patio, and starting Friday, August 21, that dream is a reality. Thanks to DC’s temporary legislation allowing restaurants to use public space for outdoor dining, Estadio will launch “Estadio Afuera” – a pandemic pop-up and 60-seat streatery in front of its 14th Street NW restaurant. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to let you know that I went to the 11th and R st NW USPS blue mailbox and someone put adhesive in the top of the mailbox. It wasn’t extremely visible but my mail got stuck multiple times and I had to pry it off. I luckily caught this and was able to try to shove my mail in (took 4 tries) but it looks as though someone is trying to steal mail and I wanted to make sure people are aware to double check to see if their mail actually gets placed in mailboxes.”
Ed. Note: We’ve spoken about receiving mail troubles here.
Thanks to Paul for sending the latest for our continuing coverage of the Q Street Barbies.
Photo by Will Smith outside One Thomas Circle, NW
Yesterday we posted about the Wawa truck unloading goods out front. Thanks to Jim for passing on Wawa’s reply to Will’s query about the opening date:
“THIS Thursday! (8/6, 8am)”
So it is written, so it is so.
outside One Thomas Circle, NW Photo by Jim Cordes
Since the Adams Morgan Wawa abruptly closed about a month ago, folks have been asking for updates about the Thomas Circle one (formerly a West Wing Cafe.) Thanks to Jim for reporting live on the scene at 8:48am: (more…)
1830 14th Street, NW
Last week we learned that “The Amsterdam Falafelshop on 14th Street has been stripped clean”. Sadly it is permanent. Thanks to Noa for sending the update: (more…)