This rental is located at Willow Street NW near Aspen Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Takoma (Takoma Park)
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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…)
“Down in the Reeds is a day-long Fall celebration and Music Festival. Our 2022 Festival is happening on Saturday October 8th from 11am – 7pm at The Parks at Walter Reed.”
From a press release:
“The Down in the Reeds Festival is 2 weeks away! This whole day fall music festival at The Parks at Walter Reed will feature two stages of live music and workshops, an interactive art and music collaboration space, interactive art for the family, lawn games, a live art and murals, a historical scavenger hunt, local art vendors and amazing local food and beverage.
The Festival is FREE but RSVPs are required here.
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES (more…)
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2047 9th Street, NW photo by Mark LeMunyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing: “The old Satellite Room building attached to the 930 Club has been torn down :(
I guess there might still plans to build the “vintage” 9:30 Club on this spot? I had the impression they would simply renovate the space, not rebuild it from the ground up.”
and thanks to DCTitansFans for sharing: “Sadly, Republic in Takoma Park is closing in a couple of weeks.”
Last day of service will be September 4th: (more…)
From an email:
“The popular Takoma Park Farmers Market Pie Contest returns after a 2 year hiatus on Sunday, September 18th on Laurel Avenue in Takoma Park. Bakers are invited to enter their best pies made using seasonal ingredients available now at the market – both sweet or savory. Celebrity judges taste the pies and winners are named in the following categories: (more…)
300 Van Buren Street, NW
Thanks to Councilmember Janeese Lewis George for sharing the good news:
“Takoma Aquatic Center will officially reopen for our community on Tuesday, September 6 and will operate at full capacity seven days a week!”
Thanks to J. for sending from Takoma: “Seems to be a different crew since there are no yellow blocks supporting the car like there have been in the last few submissions.”
It had been 15 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
6400 Chillum Pl NW
Thanks to all who passed on the sad note from 3 Stars:
“After almost 10 years, We’re closing our doors
Thank you DMV for all of your support! Over the years you gave us the opportunity to Experiment, Help Build a Community of Beer Lovers, & Celebrate with you, and we will always have love for you!
Our taproom will be closing Sunday Night (more…)