rendering courtesy Hi-Lawn
From a press release:
“One of Washington, DC’s largest, most expansive rooftops for outdoor dining, drinking and safe socializing will soon make its debut, when Hi-Lawn soft opens on the Rooftop at Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE, this Friday, September 18. (more…)
via google maps
MPD reported at 3:21am: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting at 5th and K ST NE. Lookout for a person of unknown sex and race, 5’3″ to 5’7″, wearing jeans jacket with orange hoodie, last seen at 5th and K ST NE.”
Update when/if more is released.
Thanks to John for sending us last night: “somebody recently asked about [spin] cycling in the pandemic… SoulCycle opening their Union Market pop-up tomorrow. Classes 7 days a week @ $32/class”
1927 Florida Ave, NW
Related: Yesterday I started hearing many readers wrote that Flywheel would be permanently closing their D.C. locations. Thanks to Kevin for sending this afternoon from Business Insider:
“Flywheel Sports — a chain of spinning studios and a top competitor of SoulCycle — filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Tuesday and will permanently close its 42 locations in the country.”
660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE courtesy Peregrine
From Peregrine:
“This week, Peregrine Espresso marks twelve years of serving fine coffee to the residents of the District of Columbia. To celebrate this milestone, all Peregrine Espresso locations will be serving complimentary drip and iced coffee all day Wednesday, September 9. (more…)
Photo by John Goucher
From AlertDC: “Shooting Investigation at 1509hrs at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. No Lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT”
From MPD:
“Metropolitan Police Department, US Capitol Police, and Amtrak Police officers and detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at Union Station. The victim has been transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a suspect has been stopped. There are closures in the bus deck area and bus travelers may be delayed.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
This rental is located at 5th Street NE near M Street NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,400 Ideal location – English Basement! (NoMa) (more…)
1275 First Street, NE
In July we learned that Peet’s had permanently closed on 14th Street, NW just south of U Street and in Penn Quarter. Back in June we posted about the new Navy Yard spot closing too.
Evan reports: “I walked over and there’s a sign on the door now that says the closure is temporary, but the employee yesterday seemed to think otherwise.” (more…)
100 Florida Ave, NE
Thanks to JC for sending: “Looks like they’ve thrown in the towel for now.”
Looks like the break started last month:
“JULY UPDATE: Hello friends, we will be closing for summer break beginning today, July 20 We’re so grateful for all the support we’ve received from you over these last several months, and our team is looking forward to a much needed break so we can come back rested & recharged this fall (more…)
After tweeting earlier, DC Department of General Services replied “Thanks for the tag, we have forwarded this concern to our Facilities team to address.” to which OP replied:
“We have been told this repeatedly for over 9 months since we first attempted to report the issue. Can we actually get a maintenance ticket number for this? A timeline of when it can be fixed?”
“Dear PoPville,
I realize there are actually serious life and death issues happening these days. But, for the last nine months, we have been trying to get the city to fix the gates to the Swampoodle Dog Park because they no longer latch and swing open, allowing dogs to escape. Over the last nine months we have sent over 30 emails, (more…)
6th and M Street, NE
Readers reported: “why is a DC PD helicopter doing constant circles over H and I streets NE between 8th and 6th? This has been going on for 10 minutes…”
“It was crazy! I’m right at the top of 6th where Florida crosses & cops were all around the house! I saw 5 cops Running down FL past 7th street not sure what happened next”
“Car and about 7 police cars sped past me just south of H street and almost hit my friend and I. Was crazy to watch, helicopter following and everything.”
“HUGE police presence on M st and 6th NE. At least 20 cop cars and a helicopter overhead. Any news on what this is?”
One reader who heard police talking reports:
“Re the chase ending near union market. Saw the car speed down our alley closely followed by an unmarked car with its siren on. An hour or so later we’re out with the dog and a few cops are talking. Said four juveniles carjacked a bmw at knifepoint at 10 and L and then joyrode for a while. They ditched on the 600 block of Orleans or the alley bw Orleans and Morton and were immediately arrested. Amazingly nobody got hurt at any point. Was a bit hairy for a while with the chopper and lots of cop cars. But anyway, that’s it from the horse’s mouth.”
From MPD:
“On 8/10/20 at approximately 6:54 p.m., First District officers responded to the 900 block of 11th St NE for a report of an armed carjacking. On the scene, the officers located an adult victim who reported that while he was unpacking his vehicle, he was surrounded by four suspects. One of the suspects showed him a knife and demanded his personal belongings, including his car keys. The victim surrendered his property and the suspects entered the vehicle and drove northbound. The victim was not injured during the offense. (more…)