photo by Victoria Pickering
From Alert DC:
“Please be aware a fireworks display will take place on December 2 at 8PM in the area of the District Wharf. DC Fire and EMS has licensed this pyrotechnic display and fire inspectors will be on the scene. There is no cause for alarm.”
This rental is located at 301 G Street SW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery that occurred in Southwest.
On Monday, October 16, 2023, at approximately 10:53 p.m., the suspects exited a vehicle, armed with handguns, and demanded property from the victims in the 600 block of Wharf Street, Southwest. The victims complied. The suspects took their property and money then fled the location in a vehicle.
The suspects and the suspects’ vehicle were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in this video: Read More
664 Maine Avenue, SW courtesy Thompson Restaurants
Ed. Note: The Cathedral Commons location should be opening by “the end of the year. You can see Makers Union’s menus here.”
From a press release:
“Family-run and minority-owned hospitality company, Thompson Restaurants, is excited to announce the opening of Makers Union at the Wharf, located at 664 Maine Ave SW, Washington DC 20024.This highly anticipated opening marks the second Makers Union location in Thompson Restaurant’s portfolio with ambitious plans for further expansion throughout the remaining year. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
This airstreamer has been sat teasing us at the Wharf for months… but still hasn’t opened to serve a single cup of coffee as far as I know! Does anyone have some inside info on what’s happening with it? Or is it a llama-streamer???”
This rental is located at 1150 4th St SW near 4th Street. The Craigslist ad says: Read More
From an email:
“Excited to share that Lip Lab is coming to The Wharf District in Washington, D.C.! Opening October 22nd, Lip Lab is bringing a custom lip color experience to Washington D.C.’s Wharf District. Take a seat at the bar, spend time in an immersive world of color and be guided by a color expert to make your own custom hue, down to the shade, flavor, and finish, with packaging options made to engrave. Read More
610 Water Street, SW
Thanks to Wendy for sending:
“Look what re-opened at The Wharf today! New location on Water Street across from Arena Stage!” Read More
via google maps
Update from MPD: “Update: Detectives from @DCPoliceDept Homicide Branch arrested three people overnight for First Degree Murder While Armed (Felony Murder) in connection to Tuesday afternoon’s shooting in the 200 block on M Street, Southeast. Additional details will be released later today.”
KG reported at 5:02pm Tuesday: “huge police presence at 2nd and M SW in front of Valo apartments, husband said he heard tons of gunshots, a short break, and then more gunshots. Gotta be at least 12-15 cars responding.”
From MPD: “1D Shooting Investigation in the 200 block of M Street SW Lookout for black sedan with 3 B/M’s.”
The Washington Post reported: “All five were shot inside a residence in the 200 block of M Street SW, said Assistant Police Chief Carlos Heraud in a brief statement given near the scene.”
Update from MPD: Read More
photo by Emma K Alexandra
Update from The Wharf:
“Today, Jessie Taylor Seafood began the process of expanding their seafood business with the addition of a new barge at the Municipal Fish Market at #TheWharfDC.
Owned and operated by the Evans family for nearly 90 years, Jessie Taylor Seafood is the longest-tenured vendor at the Market. Recently they completed a long-term renewal of their lease which will extend their business at The Wharf for at least another 20 years.”
Thanks to Emma for sending: “Spotted Jessie Taylor Seafood being tugged down the Anacostia, near Buzzard Point this morning. Pretty cool! Maybe they’re filling the vacant spot at the fish market?” Read More
