1262 4th Street, NE courtesy Framebridge

From an email:

“The DC-based, cult-phenomenon custom-framing company has partnered with the historic Globe at MICA printing press to give away two limited edition screen-printed posters celebrating Go-go and the unique culture and history of DC. While supplies last, get a FREE poster with any in-store purchase at Framebridge’s Union Market store–you can even get it framed it for just $50. Poster image below. (more…)


From an email:

“Wunder Garten announces its 4th annual Fruhlingsfest will take place over three weekends this year. The German-themed beer garden’s annual spring celebration will begin Friday, April 16, and conclude on Sunday, May 2. The annual Fruhlingsfest at Wunder Garten will feature three weekends chock-full of German food, music, contests, decor, and of course lots of beer! (more…)



Photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“Panama’s premier specialty coffee company Café Unido is opening a roastery and retail shop in Northeast Washington, D.C., and will become its headquarters of operation in the United States.

Unido Roastery DC will complement the Café Unido coffee shop inside the nearby Latin lifestyle market, La Cosecha. (more…)



via 2fiftytexasbbq IG

Thanks to Ally for passing on from 2fiftytexasbbq “This is exciting! Great bbq!”

2Fifty writes:

“Word is out! | We’re thrilled to confirm that we’ve been working with @UnionMarketDC to bring our Central Texas Style BBQ experience to D.C.

Since everything we do is handcrafted, it’s been quite a challenge to think about the best way we can bring the best of our smokehouse to the renowned food hall. With the newly added 1000 gallons direct flow smoker from Primitive Pits we can now wood-smoke more meat than ever while keeping our unplugged, no shortcuts barbecue style.

We’re introducing @2fiftys, a simplified version of our flagship restaurant. Our Central Texas Barbecue, wood smoked & handcrafted daily, will be cut and served to order at the Market
.” (more…)


Thanks to Nelson DeBarros for sharing over the weekend:

“Windows smashed and airbag systems stolen from 10 Honda vehicles in basement parking garage of 2M apartments early this morning. If you own a Honda, consider getting yourself a Club to prevent airbag theft. Wish I had.”



North Capitol between M St and Pierce St NE

Update: “MPD reports the following roads are closed until further notice due to a vehicle crash.

-1100 block of North Capitol Street NE, between L Street and M Street NE.
– Unit block of M Street NE, between 1st Street NW and North Capitol Street NE.

Watch for MPD directions and please use an alternate route.”

A reader reports: “Just happened a few moments ago. They don’t appear to be trying to extract anyone. Traffic delays building. There does appear to be a guy sitting on the sidewalk so he might have been the driver. All traffic is being routed down M or Pierce. North Cap is shutdown for that block.” (more…)



3rd and Florida Ave, NE

Readers report: “Oh North East, I love you. Police broke up the party. Can’t believe they did that in the middle of the city in the middle of a intersection. That’s a first. Kind of loved it.”

Video: (more…)


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