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From the Washington Post:
“The June 28 holdup was one of 649 gun robberies in the city in the first six months of this year, an increase of 23 percent over the same period last year.
However, in the past two months, the rate of increase has slowed considerably to 8 percent above the same time last year.”
5015 Connecticut Ave, NW
From a press release:
“The popular neighborhood coffeehouse at Politics and Prose will re-open officially on April 14, following a ten-week closure for renovations. Renamed The Den, the coffeehouse will be operated by Matt Carr, who founded the excellent nearby market and eatery Little Red Fox with his wife Jena. The Den will feature expanded seating, improved furnishings and lighting, and a new menu created by Carr that includes dinner items as well as wine and craft beer.
5035 Connecticut Ave, NW
The changes mark the first major renovation of the coffeehouse since its start in 1993. P&P’s owners—Bradley Graham and Lissa Muscatine—worked with local architect Mark McInturff to ensure that the renovated space would retain the casual atmosphere and cozy feel that many in the neighborhood have enjoyed over the years. Visitors to The Den also will find the same superb coffee they’ve come to expect from the coffeehouse, along with a new and varied selection of made-to-order menu items. Food choices will include daily fresh baked pastries, tartines, soups, and cheese and charcuterie boards, and a much-anticipated new dessert, Pie Fries. Locally sourced, farm-to-table produce will be featured whenever possible.
The Den will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (more…)
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5532 Connecticut Ave, NW
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Ghengiz Ken
Back in March we learned that Politics & Prose was adding beer and wine options to their coffehouse – an update from the owners:
“The coffeehouse at Politics & Prose has long been a signature attraction of the store, a neighborhood gathering spot for book lovers seeking a great cup of coffee, light fare, and a feeling of community. And now the place is about to get a facelift. In January, we’ll begin a renovation to add more seating, improve the flow, and generally brighten the space.
We’ll have more details in the weeks ahead about some other exciting plans underway for the coffeehouse when it re-opens. But in the meantime we wanted to let customers know that it will be closed beginning January 1 for up to three months. During that period the outdoor entrance into the coffeehouse will not be accessible, so customers coming into the store from the parking lot will need to enter through the back of the Children and Teens Department or through the store’s front door on Connecticut Avenue NW. (more…)
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DC Alerts tweeted this morning:
“Robbery of Establishment(Suntrust bank) at 1110 hrs in the 5000 b/o Connecticut Ave NW LOF B/M 40 yrs of age, 5’6″, muscular build, bald,”
On Monday MPD issued a release:
“The Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a Bank Robbery which occurred at the SunTrust Bank in the 5000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, on Monday, October 19, 2015, at approximately 9:55 am.
The person of interest is described as a black male, medium build, 5’7” to 5’9” in height, dark complexion, short cropped hair, beard, and mustache. He was last seen wearing a dark colored hoodie with a white zipper, blue jeans, and an earring in his left ear. He was last seen heading south in the 4900 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.
The person of interest can be seen in the pictures below:
This rental is located at 3625 Ingomar Place, Northwest. The listing says:
“Welcome to Ingomar Place! A “Cabin in the City” ready for rent! Tucked away near Rock Creek Park, just off Connecticut Avenue sits a lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath plus den. A lovely home, which is perfect for pretty much everyone. Tucked away will give you a feel of the more natural side of DC.”
You can see more photos here.
This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.
5014 Connecticut Ave, NW
The placard says:
“Simple restaurant serving Sri Lankan food.”
Hours are listed as Sunday 12 pm – 10 pm, Monday through Thursday 11:30 am – 10 pm,
Friday 11:30 am – 11 pm & Saturday 12 pm – 11 pm.
Check out their menu here.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a Robbery-Pickpocket incident which occurred in the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at approximately 3:43 pm.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”