201 M Street, NE
Ed. Note: I hear that the closure was related to the building replacing a sub pump.
Thanks to Karen (and others) for sharing the big news from La Colombe in NoMa:
“Dear DC Cafe Customers,
Good news! Our Uline cafe will reopen on Sunday, Oct. 18. We’re excited to welcome you back and resume serving your favorite coffee and pastries. (more…)
1254 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Alex for sending: “After a couple months of activity at this former export import wholesale center in Union market, I just spotted this ABCA placard for something called Wax Room?!” (more…)
55 M Street, NE
A reader reports around 6pm Monday night:
“Three shots were fired near the Avalon building. The National Guard was first on the scene and located an impacted vehicle. At this time, no injuries or arrests have been reported.”
Update from MPD:
“On Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:25 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the intersection of 1st Street Northeast and Pierce Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Responding officers located an adult male victim suffering a graze wound from gunfire. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
via google maps
Updated with a comment from Lime:
“We do not tolerate the use of our vehicles to commit crimes and stand prepared to support MPD in any investigation into these alleged incidents. Would-be criminals in DC should understand that if they use a GPS-enabled Lime vehicle to break the law, MPD can subpoena this information in their investigations.” – Erika Duthely, Regional Head of Government Relations.
“Dear PoPville,
Huge police presence on the Harris Teeter side of NoMa right now (Thursday evening, just before 9pm.) Saw at least a dozen FBI officers and multiple police vehicles, and someone was getting chased by cops while I was walking my dog with more on bikes. MPD trying to barricade M and Patterson it seems. (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE – Booth 20
From a press release:
“Mondepice, the tea and spice brand familiar to Washington holiday market shoppers since 2018, has opened a permanent shop at Union Market. The store opened September 15, following a spring and summer pop-up at the market. The opening gives customers a year-round destination for loose-leaf teas, signature spice blends, flavored salts, matcha and culinary gift sets, with practical guidance on what to choose and how to use it. (more…)
Update from Neopol:
“After 14 incredible years, it’s hard to put into words what Union Market has meant to us.
Thank you to Union Market for giving Neopol a place to grow, and thank you to every customer who stopped by, shared a meal with us, brought a friend, told someone about us, or simply kept coming back. Your support has meant more to us than you know.
And most importantly, thank you to our amazing staff—past and present. None of these 14 years would have been possible without your hard work, dedication, and the care you brought to Neopol every day.
We leave Union Market with so many great memories, friendships, and an incredible amount of gratitude.
Thank you for 14 unforgettable years, DC. ❤️
This isn’t goodbye to Neopol. We hope you’ll come visit us at one of our Baltimore locations. We’d love to see you.”
Thanks to Wendy for sending us this truly, truly terrible news: “Neopol in Union Market is closing down after today. I’m devastated! Wishing the best for them for sure. Such a loss for the neighborhood.”
A call to the stall confirms today is indeed their last day in DC. They’ll be open till 6pm if you want last taste (in DC.)
In my opinion (more…)
4th and Penn streets NE courtesy EDENS
From a press release:
“Continuing its vision of creating places in Union Market District where community, design and culture come together in unexpected settings, today EDENS unveiled plans for Late Checkout and Nº 31. By next year, the corner of 4th and Penn streets NE will be transformed into a welcoming oasis in the heart of the city, where elevated hospitality offers many reasons to stay.
“Late Checkout is the kind of place everyone will want to be—whether you disappear into the garden for an afternoon, let a drink turn into dinner or bring an out-of-town guest to an experience that could only exist in Union Market District,” said Jodie W. McLean, CEO of EDENS. “And if you’re still not ready to leave, you can settle into one of our guest rooms. This is not simply a new place to stay; it’s an entirely new way to experience hospitality.”
The site’s potential first came into focus last year when EDENS debuted Union Market by Design: Room Service, inviting Washington to wander through motel rooms transformed by interior designers, artisans, fine artists and home and lifestyle brands. The two-week event revealed what 7,000 visitors saw firsthand: there is an appetite in DC for unexpected places to gather; an obsolete motel wanted a new life, and EDENS is now delivering it.
Your Arrival is Just the Beginning. (more…)
ICYMI: After Over 40 Years, The True Value Hardware on 17th Street is Closing at the end of this year.
Finally some GOOD Hardware store news:
“Hey, NoMa Neighbors!
We are hosting our Grand Opening Celebration at Union Market NEXT WEEK, October 3rd, from 11am to 2pm!
Join us for: (more…)
Thanks to R. for sending the brutal scene above: “A minivan and sedan right next to each other up on crates in front of JO Wilson on K Street, NE this morning.”
And Thanks to E. for sending the rough site below from NoMa: (more…)
201 M Street, NE
Thanks to Connor for sending:
“The La Colombe inside REI in NoMa has been closed for over a week. There’s this sign in the window.” (more…)