Neighborhoods

Multiple people shot, one of whom was killed, just after midnight at 10th and Spring Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: A reader reported to me at 12:11am “Just heard what sounded like 30+ gunshots near 11th and Irving. Never heard that many in my entire life in dc”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest, D.C.

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the intersection of 10th and Spring Road, Northwest for the sound of gunshots. Officers located three victims near the listed location. An adult male was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds, and after all lifesaving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead on scene. An adult female and a teenage male were also located suffering gunshot wounds. (more…)

Update: Nama Ko closed for good at 14th and U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Nama Ko opened here in September 2022.

Update: Closed for good.

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been trying to make a reservation at Nama Ko and they are showing no availability for any party size for any date for any time in the next several months… I have also called several times and nobody has picked up nor returned my messages. The last OpenTable review someone left was dated 4/13 and I last ate there (and made a reservation) on 3/27. Was not sure if you had heard anything about it being closed? Also sent them a DM but never heard back…” (more…)

Captain Cookie & the Milk Man joins Radici closing soon near Eastern Market

By Prince Of Petworth


660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to Amanda for sharing more sad news from Capitol Hill: “Sad to see this go. I saw Radici is closing so maybe there’s something happening on that block?”

From Captain Cookie:

“To our beloved Eastern Market neighbors: we are sad to say we will permanently close the doors of our 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE location after this Sunday, 4/28. (more…)

Glowbar “expanding to Washington, D.C. this fall.” in former Glosslab space

By Prince Of Petworth


1533 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Glowbar, the beloved facial-membership brand whose 30-min, affordable, custom, and results-driven treatments have made it a beauty editor favorite, will officially be expanding to Washington, D.C. this fall. Glowbar Georgetown will open in Book Hill at 1533 Wisconsin Ave NW, becoming the company’s 17th studio and the brand’s first location in the DMV. (more…)

Radici on Capitol Hill: “After over a decade of memories, we will be closing our doors”

By Prince Of Petworth


303 7th Street, SE

Ed. Note: Almost exactly 8 years ago, then First Lady Michelle Obama visited Radici.

Thanks to all who passed on the super sad news from Radici:

“After over a decade of memories, we will be closing our doors at our current location on April 28th. Your support has meant the world to us. Grazie di cuore to our amazing community.” (more…)

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