photo by angela n.
From AlertDC:
“DC Fire and EMS reports a fireworks display will take place at Yards Park at Capitol Riverfront on Friday, December 13th, at 8PM. It will occur at the conclusion of the Army-Navy Block Party.”
Navy Yard
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces multiple arrests made after the peaceful resolution of a barricade situation inside a Navy Yard apartment complex.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 12:55 a.m., members of the First District responded to a call for a burglary inside an apartment complex in the 1100 block of First Street, Southeast. A victim reported multiple suspects entered their apartment and demanded property, but then realized they were in the wrong unit and left without obtaining property. The suspects then gained entry to neighboring unit. When officers arrived, the suspects were still inside that apartment. Officers declared a barricade and requested the assistance of MPD’s Emergency Response Team.
Several hours later an emergency DC Superior Court search warrant was obtained, (more…)
1 M Street, SE
From a press release:
“Llamabar, a vibrant new café offering fresh, locally sourced, grass fed and organic delights, is thrilled to announce it’s opening this in the heart of DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
Llamabar is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where great food meets great connections. Visitors can look forward to a curated menu featuring mouthwatering sandwiches, crisp salads, energizing açaí bowls, refreshing smoothies, and rejuvenating cold-pressed juices, all crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients to nourish the body and delight the palate. They also offer what some are calling the “viral” wagyu chopped cheese sandwich that’s a must try. (more…)
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301 Water Street, SE
Thanks to DD (and others) for passing on word from Due South:
“DUE SOUTH is now permanently closed as of October 27, 2024.
We are deeply grateful for the incredible memories and the loyal support we’ve received over the past 9 years from the Navy Yard community. (more…)
82 I Street, SE
Thanks to Jason for sending:
“That was a quick turnaround. Compass Coffee is already open in Navy Yard in the former Slipstream space. Guess they didn’t have too much work to do.”
From Compass Coffee:
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are opening our second Navy Yard cafe at 82 I Street SE! (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending: “Compass moving into Slipstream Navy Yard location??
Some familiar signage popping up in there 👀”
Ed. Note: Back in September we shared some scuttlebutt about Compass Coffee taking over the Navy Yard Sliptstream space. Stay tuned for an opening date.
149 N Street SE courtesy Brookfield Properties
From a press release:
“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced that LUMA Wellness Studio will be opening its first location at The Yards. The local husband and wife-owned studio will occupy 1,505 SF at 149 N Street SE and is slated to open in early 2025. (more…)
inside 1331 4th Street, SE photo from Emily
From Panera:
“a new Panera Bread “To Go” bakery-cafe opened its doors in the Navy Yard at 1331 4th St SE on Monday, September 23. (more…)
82 I Street, SE. Opened here in 2017
Thanks to Jason (and everyone else) for sending: “Saw this today at the Navy Yard Slipstream. Felt like it was only a matter of time when they started closing for dinner.”
Ed. Note: I hear a Compass Coffee is taking over the space. Stay tuned for more on that. If you would always like to be the first to hear the scuttlebutt please join our patreon. We shared this Slipstream scuttlebutt on Sept. 12th.
Slipstream shared yesterday:
“You may have heard from our newsletter that we are closing our Capitol Riverfront location at the end of this week. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From a press release:
“X-Golf America announced Saturday, Sept. 28 as the grand opening celebration of X-Golf Nationals Park, its first corporately owned location and just the second location attached to a Major League ballpark. Reservations open at www.xgolfnationalspark.com where fans can reserve time slots at sim bays on game days and non-game days.
X-Golf Nationals Park marks the first vendor in Nationals Park’s First Street retail space, welcoming residents from across the region to the Capitol Riverfront, one of the hottest and rapidly growing entertainment districts in the country. X-Golf will be open to the public year-round and will not require a ticket to a baseball game for entry.
“We’re really looking forward to opening the doors for fans at X-Golf Nationals Park,” said Ryan D’Arcy, President and CEO of X-Golf America. “As we continue expansion of our corporate owned venues strategy, it’s exciting to be operating this one in such an amazing MLB stadium environment.”
With a footprint encompassing 8,700+ sq. ft and eight golf simulators, (more…)