From Adams Morgan Day:
“For 47 years, Adams Morgan Day has been a family-friendly celebration with music, art and activities for all ages. Adams Morgan Day is planned entirely by volunteers, and as Washington, DC’s longest running neighborhood festival, We welcome residents and visitors alike to meet our neighborhood businesses, artists, and service organizations.
We are elated to be coming back to an ALL in-person festival on Sunday, September 14, 2025.” (more…)
photo by Adedayo “Dayo” Kosoko
From a press release:
“The Logan Circle Community Association (LCCA) is proud to announce the unveiling of The Dancer, a striking 10-foot metal sculpture by internationally renowned Nigerian-American artist Victor Ekpuk, now permanently installed at the corner of 14th and R Streets NW. (more…)
1527 14th Street, NW previously the longtime home of Great Wall before 54 Noodles Bar
So much for “temporarily closed”…
Thanks to Nate for sending the final word: the 54 Noodles Bar space is now officially for lease. Yesterday we noted that things were not looking good. Today it’s official.
54 Noodles Bar only opened here in April 2024.
Stay tuned for updates when we learn who takes over the space.
1990 K Street, NW
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser marked another milestone in the District’s Housing in Downtown (HID) program by celebrating the start of demolition at 1990 K Street NW, an office building that will be converted into housing for more than 700 residents, in addition to retail space. The Mayor also announced that two new projects are in the HID pipeline: 608-624 Eye Street NW in Chinatown and 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in the West End. These new developments will bring the total number of HID projects to eight since the program’s launch in March 2024. (more…)
1815 M Street, NW
I know Bub and Pop’s has a new location but this still stings: (more…)
4500 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the report from WBJ:
“Container Store’s only D.C. space listed for lease” (more…)
courtesy Cynthia Bar and Bistro, 502 H Street, NE
Goodness!
From a press release:
“Beginning Saturday, September 13, Cynthia will roll out weekend brunch service, featuring a lineup of satisfying brunch staples, classic cocktails, and two standout additions: bottomless mimosas and bottomless bacon! (more…)
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to M. for sending from the old Sullivan’s Toys and Art Supplies space which closed back in 2021. This is the space next door to SakuSaku Flakerie and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW).
Thesis Opening “Fall 2025.”
Stay tuned.
“More Details and Guarantees Needed for Housing Development, Community Benefits, Environmental Protection and More”
From a press release:
“33 groups are calling on the DC Council to amend the RFK stadium legislation when it votes on September 17, so that commitments to support the community – especially in housing, environment, community benefits and green space – are fully reflected and guaranteed in the final legislation. (more…)
520 8th Street, SE
Extreme Pizza opened here in the former Orchid/Senarts space back in February 2021.
The liquor license application for Awakening Bar and Grill , Inc. at the yet to be named coming restaurant says: (more…)