Nicholas Palazzo sends just before 3:15pm. Updates when more is known.
Update from a reader:
“I drove by this around 1245pm today — seemed to have happened earlier & they were directing traffic around”
NoMa (Near Northeast)
First Crumbs and now another reader reports:
“Famous Famiglia closed in Union Station. It’s been closed since last Saturday. Heard they couldn’t afford the rent.”
A reader reports:
“Not sure it’s a great loss, but it looks like Crumbs in Union Station has cleared out (again).”
I guess now’s as good a time as any to ask – what’s your current favorite food option in Union Station? Like a moth to a flame I am drawn to Taco Bell every time. You?
701 2nd St, NE
NUBOXX’s website says:
“NUBOXX is the premier fitness boxing studio in DC.
Our innovative small group classes mirror a pro boxer’s training program, resulting in an intense total body, sweat-inducing, calorie torching workout.
Be prepared to throw some serious punches, test your limits, knockdown your comfort zone and evolve into the best version of yourself.”
“Dear PoPville,
Just an FYI for everyone. There is a red light camera at New York Ave and Florida Ave. It occasionally takes a photo if you turn right on red. Right turn on red at that light is legal, but contesting the ticket does nothing. I’ve now paid $300 here! Don’t turn right on red!”
Remember compact discs? Remember DVDs? Remember Tower Records? Remember Stetson’s and Millie & Al’s? Wait, what the hell am I remembering? Ah, Fye Music and Movies in Union Station. Yes. Some pretty good sales for those who do like that stuff. And random, random clothing and assorted bric a brac. Anyway you got till mid-late January to get some deals:
I love the Christmas Tree from Norway and it’s finally inside again now that the Union Station renovation has been completed:
This is the 20th anniversary of Norwegian Christmas at Union Station. Thank you Norway! And be sure to check out their poster display of the polar regions too.
Big news from BisNow:
“Trader Joe’s has signed a 15k SF lease in the 187-unit mixed-use building under development at 1240 4th St NE and is scheduled to open in the second half of 2017.”
via google maps
Wunder Garten with the good news:
“Grand Opening Party: Our Indoor Pavilion is ready
Wednesday, November 30
It’s official! We’ve installed a heated tent at Wunder Garten so that we can be open year-round for our guests.
And that is reason to celebrate!!!
Wednesday, November 30, doors open at 4 PM. [Located at 1st and L Street, NE.]
Join us for the biggest #LaunchParty of the year. First 100 guests will receive a free beer! Come and enjoy beers, food and DJ Lehi on the turntables. “
Thanks to a reader for passing on from the Flats 140 building:
“As many of you have noticed, some construction has begun next door to our building. We know this comes quite concerning to many of you, and understandably so. Our highest priority is to keep you as informed as possible with any and all information we receive from the developers. They have been quite forthright with us so we are hopeful we will be able to provide frequent and needed updates.
Currently, the work you have likely seen or heard is the removal of the existing glass on the first 7 floors of the south facade of the existing building (referred to as OB3). That building will be connected to the new building, which the developers refer to as OB4. This work will continue into mid-December. If you have heard rumors regarding the occupying tenants of the future buildings, they are correct. The DOJ will be in the new OB4 building as well as the existing OB3 building. We have attached a rendering of the future structure. (above)
The loudest part of construction tends to be the excavation process, usually the first step in construction. This was originally planned for this month but has been put on hold due to the WMATA Safe Track currently affecting the NoMa neighborhood. (more…)