Ed. Note: Possibly related to the 11:15am Navy Flyover at Arlington National Cemetery? Thanks to Renee for sending a photo of it:
J. reports around 11am: “In case people were wondering what the bangs at Navy Yard were. It was the navy seemingly firing a cannon this morning. Fortunately they waited to do it until I passed by in my kayak heading to Navy Yard.”
To the video: (more…)
Kimchi, Egg, and Cheese photo by Birch Thomas
Any Day Now is in the space formerly home to ABC Pony. It is located in the NOVEL South Capitol at 2 I Street, SE
From a press release:
Opening on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Any Day Now is a casual and comforting all-day restaurant from celebrated chef and restaurateur Tim Ma.
In a nod to the current ways in which we live and work, Any Day Now welcomes guests for everything from breakfast and coffee in a coworking-friendly space to a full-service restaurant and bar at night with creative takes on the intersection of American and global cuisines. (more…)
From Metro Transit Police: “At approximately 11:45 a.m., MTPD and MPD responded to a shooting aboard a Green Line train at Navy Yard Station. Unfortunately, despite lifesaving measures, the adult male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Follow @Metrorailinfo for service information.”
From Alert DC: “Metro Transit reports due to the police investigation at the Navy Yard Metro Station, shuttles are available at M Street and New Jersey Avenue, SE”
“Metro Transit reports the police activity has concluded and the Navy Yard Metro Station is open for normal operations.”
From MPD: (more…)
1275 New Jersey Ave, SE
Thanks to A. for sending: “Foxtrot in Navy Yard Opens Friday!” (more…)
79 Potomac Avenue, SE photo by Dean Clark
Thanks to Jay for passing on from Dock 79 in the Navy Yard:
“We wanted to share the exciting news that El Rey has finalized a lease with our building! (more…)
“Phase II from M St SE between 1st and New Jersey Ave all the way down to the waterfront!” Renderings courtesy Brookfield Properties
From a press release:
“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced a collection of new retail concepts coming to The Yards. The new offerings joining The Yards’ Phase II will include Sea Suite Cruises which is coming to The Yards Marina, and Foxtrot, Maman, Playa Bowls and Jungle & Loom, which will be situated along N St SE and the neighborhood’s pedestrian-only street, Yards Place, that connects the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station directly with the Anacostia River waterfront and Nationals Park.
“We’re excited to welcome Foxtrot, Maman, Playa Bowls, Jungle & Loom and Sea Suite Cruises to our growing community at The Yards,” said Bobby Swennes, Executive Vice President and Head of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Region for Brookfield Properties. “One of the elements that makes The Yards neighborhood so special is its thoughtfully curated retailers, and we’re looking forward to offering our residents, office workers and visitors so many new places to try out and enjoy.”
The following new retailers will bring unique dining and service experiences to the neighborhood: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what happened outside of The Guild apartments (Sunday night) in Navy Yard? I heard this super loud boom that I looked outside to see if it was a gunshot. Ten minutes later a bunch of cops and an ambulance arrives (around 10:30 pm). Turns out it was the sound of someone falling out their window (more…)
1275 New Jersey Ave, SE
Thanks to Brad for sharing the update from the Foxtrot coming to Navy Yard: “May 16th open” (more…)
NavyYardParking writes: “This car is back (now with expired tag). I chatted with the DCDPW parking guy, and he tells me that he is not allowed to pull up a cover on any car. So, there you go DC: buy a car cover – park illegally for free forever.” (more…)
courtesy Washington Nationals
From the Nationals:
“2019 World Series champion Gerardo Parra, who endeared himself to Nationals fans and baseball lovers across the globe with his “Baby Shark” walk-up music, will kick off 2023 Opening Day celebrations on Thursday, March 30, by leading the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales on a parade around Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood. (more…)