1300 block of H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the line to get into Maketto Saturday morning: “They had a bakesale today. The line snaked through the inside and outside it went all the way to the entrance of pie shop. Sold out in 2 hours.”
Anyone lucky enough to snag any?
The goods: (more…)
photo by angela n.
From The U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: Tomorrow morning (Sunday) we will have a routine training exercise near the House & Senate Office Buildings. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles, large numbers of police officers, or hear simulated gunshots used for training purposes.”
“Dear PoPville,
It’s that time of year again!
This year’s The Mother of All Yard Sales will be held on Saturday, May 17. It’s the region’s oldest (since 1987!) and biggest (40+ homes!) community yard sale, held each year in Adams Morgan (and only in Adams Morgan).
It’s free to participate. You just sell stuff in front of your home, and shoppers navigate between sales using an online neighborhood map. All we ask of participants is that they help spread the word, recruiting more sellers and shoppers!
Please let me know if you live in Adams Morgan and are interested in selling stuff this year. (more…)
3222 M Street, NW
As for the former J. Crew space – another big clothing chain will be moving in!
Stay tuned for a Uniqlo.
3222 M Street, NW most recently briefly home to a Lululemon while they were remodeling their other space
Yesterday we learned that DC’s sole remaining J.Crew had “temporarily closed”, turns out it was only a temporary closure! I’m told:
“J Crew is moving to 3077 M — the old Brooks Brothers/Showfields space. They signed the lease with Eastbanc last year. It should open shortly so it is truly a temporary close.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
10 Harry Thomas Way NE
From an email:
“we’ve soft opened the bicycle shop (Gearin’ Up Bicycles) and resumed youth programming over at 10 Harry Thomas Way NE. We’re open Tuesday to Friday 12-7, and Saturdays 12-6. Our grand opening is April 5th.” (more…)
800 22nd Street, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending:
“The Panda Express in Foggy Bottom opened. It’s at 22nd and I, where Beefsteak used to be.”
You can see their menus here.
3632 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Manny for sending:
“Mr Braxton space is being emptied out.”
Mr. Braxton’s website and phone number is down too.
Stay tuned.
3210 Grace Street, NW
Ramen by Uzu tells me: “We’re aiming to open at the end of April/early May.”
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Bake shop in Georgetown in the grace street place seems to have closed and it looks like someone else is already lined up to move in:” (more…)
photo by Marine Pradel
From a press release:
“On Wednesday, March 19 dozens of students, parents, and teachers took over the steps at Tubman Elementary to rally to save the school from a devastating $1.2 million budget cut – the largest cut any DCPS school is facing. (more…)