Thanks to Jackie for sharing:
“Omg this is awesome! If you have to get your vehicle emissions inspected I would recommend the kiosk at 300 Van Buren Street, NW. Definitely faster than the station near Nats Stadium. Just manually enter the VIN and the whole process is 10 minutes! More people should know about this!!”
264-268 Carroll Ave NW (I was in Takoma last month and snapped some photos while the spaces were being renovated.)
RIP Electric Maid?
Main Street Takoma shares a link to this shocking sale via Loopnet:
“264-268 Carroll Ave NW
4,000 SF 20% Leased Retail Building Washington, DC $2,500,000
Investment Highlights (more…)
314 Carroll Street, NW
From Your Main Street Takoma:
“Please join us in wishing Sara Polon, Soupergirl, well as she closes the Takoma retail location today after 11 successful years. The business is moving to a larger kitchen facility in the area to focus on grocery store sales and delivery. The next tenant (announcement coming soon) (more…)
This rental is located at 7019 Georgia Ave NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
6939 Laurel Ave
From a press release:
“Restaurateur Chris Brown (Zinnia, Soko & Takoma Bev Co) and Executive Chef Danny Wells (Republic, Zinnia and Takoma Bev Co.) team up to launch a new restaurant with a bold name, Motorkat. Motorkat will be located in the heart of Takoma Park in the space formerly home to Republic restaurant. The Motorkat concept is inspired by Takoma Park’s activist roots and the menu will revolve around a high quality sourced raw bar and a seasonally-led wood-fired culinary experience. Its bar program will feature extraordinarily balanced cocktails with irreverent names and a unique local rotating draft beer program. (more…)
From an email:
“People’s Book, a woman-owned general purpose bookstore is excited to announce its launch in the heart of Takoma Park in early summer 2023 at 7014-A Westmoreland Ave. The store will have a diverse selection of over 12,000 books, with a special focus on childrens’ literature, local interests, new releases and independent magazines. The inventory will also include book-themed gifts. Locally roasted drip coffee, kombucha, and other beverages and treats will be available. (more…)
This rental is located at Willow Street NW near Aspen Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
via google maps
Full release from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 30, 2023, in the 500 block of Somerset Place, Northwest.
At approximately 2:56 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 36-year-old Michael Gaddis of Northwest, DC. (more…)
7130 12th Street, NW rendering via Hines
The liquor licenses for the Whole Foods say:
“New Class “B” Full-Service Grocery Store with a Tasting Permit.”
and
“New Class “D” Restaurant located inside of a Full-Service Grocery Store with a Seating Capacity of 42, and Total Occupancy Load of 439.”
Hours are listed as “Sunday through Saturday 7am – 10pm” (more…)
“Photo credit Sam Kittner. 2019 Takoma Park Street Festival”
From an email:
“It’s back! After a delay due to Hurricane Ian, everyone’s favorite neighborhood festival, the Takoma Park Street Festival, will take place this Sunday, October 23rd from 10:00am – 5:00 pm on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park. The festival will fill the streets with music, vendors, great food and fun. (more…)