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“Sustainable transportation advocates to march and ride to demand K St NE road diet and green space”

Published March 27, 2019 at 3:30PM

via Green K Street March/Ride

From a press release:

“Sustainable transportation advocates from around DC will gather on Sun., Mar. 31 at 12 p.m. to call attention to the need for safety measures, including a road diet, on K Street, an essential east-west arterial that crosses North Capitol Street. K Street is an essential through-route for bike commuters, including parents and school children, as it connects connects downtown and Mount Vernon Square to the bike lanes on 4th and 6th Streets NE and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Organizers are planning a picnic, march and bike ride from the green space at 800 K St NE to 440 K St NW. (more…)

Speaking of old school Union Market, It Used to be called Capital City Market

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 14, 2019 at 10:45AM | Updated March 14, 2019 at 11:09AM

When I was searching old Litteri’s posts for the news about the sale, I stumbled upon this one from Nichole back in August 2008 – An Afternoon at the Capital City Market. Oh what 10.5 years can do…

Remember the North East Liquor Clock?

Legendary Litteri’s has sold but still in “the family”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 14, 2019 at 9:45AM

Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

Mrs M.D. Hallinan alerted us yesterday:

“People – what is going on with Litteri’s??? A colleague went there today for a sandwich & said it was under new ownership – sometime in the last month. Help? @PoPville @FrozenTropics Same(ish) stuff…but…but…but…”

Bob replied: (more…)

#lunch

They Did Save The Old 24 Hour Subway/Little Tavern Building in Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 14, 2019 at 9:25AM

530 Morse Street, NE

Thanks to Grant for sending the update:

Stay tuned for 270 Units with retail on the first floor.

#union market

Philly Wing Fry adding beer and wine option to Union Market space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 12, 2019 at 10:22PM

1309 5th Street, NE

Back in January we spoke a bit about Philly Wing Fry in Union Market. Thanks to Grant for sending word on the liquor license placard posted:

“A new quick-service restaurant in the Union Market complex that will serve Philly cheese steaks. Occupancy Load of 99 with no seats. Joint use of common area with other Union Market merchants consisting of 85 indoor seats and a Summer Garden with 80 seats.”

Check out some of their menu here.

Red Bear Brewing Crushed Their Soft Opening – Taking a Breather Today But Roaring Back Tomorrow

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2019 at 11:45AM

2nd, Delaware and M Street, NE next to REI in the Uline Arena

Thanks to Gary for sending the photo above from Red Bear Brewing‘s soft opening on Saturday: “There’s a line outside Red Bear Brewery in #noma 32 minutes after “soft opening”. Anyone get an early taste? (more…)

“We are proud to announce Veer & Wander is opening its first Retail only store in DC!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 1, 2019 at 11:15AM

Thanks to Seth for passing on, (“Appears to be at 1272 5th Street NE near Union Market.”) from Veer & Wander:

“We are proud to announce Veer & Wander is opening its first Retail only store in DC!!
A Beauty Apothecary only located in the Union Market District. (more…)

#union market

&Pizza coming to Union Station Food Court

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 27, 2019 at 10:22PM | Updated February 28, 2019 at 9:06AM

And it’s square in the middle of the food court seating. Wild. Stay tuned for an opening date. &Pizza will be located right next to those arcade games: (more…)

#fast casual

Starbucks at 77H Closes Friday 7pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 20, 2019 at 10:22PM

89 H Street, NW

Where the Walmart is, in the neighborhood we’re always fighting about – NoMa seemed to be the consensus at the last discussion? Anyway, we heard they were closing but didn’t know when – Friday at 7pm:

Police Release Video of Suspected NoMa Flasher

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 14, 2019 at 1:45PM

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a Lewd and Indecent Acts offense that occurred on Monday, February 11, 2019, in the 400 block of L Street, Northeast.

At approximately 8:00 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect exposed himself to the victim then committed a lewd act. (more…)