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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a driver involved in a crash that injured multiple pedestrians along the U Street corridor early Saturday.

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a vehicle traveling eastbound on U Street crashed resulting in multiple injuries near the intersection with 11th Street, Northwest. The vehicle struck a pedestrian, a utility pole, and a metal trash can. The impact with the metal trash can injured additional pedestrians on the sidewalk. (more…)



949 Wharf Street SW. photo by Fredde Lieberman

From the Capitals:

“The Washington Capitals will host a Gr8 Chase Watch Party at Whitlow’s at the Wharf for fans around the Capitals’ Sunday, April 6 away game @ New York Islanders at 12:30 p.m. Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL’s all-time goals record.

The watch party will feature: (more…)



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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of the suspect responsible for a stabbing spree that left six people injured in the Trinidad community in Northeast.

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at approximately 3:21 p.m., Fifth District officers were called to the 1200 block of Meigs Place, Northeast for the report of multiple stabbing victims. (more…)



4000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW at Upton

Botiwalla — Chai Pani Restaurant Group’s fast-casual concept with four other locations — will also debut in D.C. at Upton Place.

I’m told: “Botiwalla is a celebration of India’s late night street food scene – with its craveworthy chaats and sizzling grilled meats. There’s a good bit of crossover on Chai Pani and Botiwalla menus…we’re hoping to open by the end of the year.” (more…)



1400 Irving Street, NW opened here back in 2011.

Well I’ve been putting this off because I’ve been hoping for a miracle. In January we posted that “Lou’s City Bar has been closed for a few weeks for a “winter refresh” in Columbia Heights. Hopefully only temporary and not “temporary”…”. Turns out it was “temporary” aka permanent despite best efforts. (more…)


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