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La Jambe will close original Shaw Location on September 17th, will focus on Union Market location

Published August 28, 2023 at 4:30PM | Updated August 29, 2023 at 10:39AM

1550 7th Street, NW

Super sad Shaw news just in:

“Friends of La Jambe,

I’m writing to share some sad news. After more than seven years, our original Shaw location will close on September 17th. We will be shifting our focus on our Union Market location.

This was an extremely difficult and devastating decision, but the post-COVID reality no longer makes sense to keep operating. And I know you’ve heard it before, but please make sure to support small businesses, your neighborhood spot, any mom and pops shop, now more than ever, they need you! (more…)

Checking in on Dave Thomas Circle 2.0

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2023 at 2:35PM

Thanks to Satya for sending: “Snapped a photo couple days ago of the current status of the Dave Thomas Circle restructuring. The view is looking SW from Florida and Eckington Place” (more…)

#Dave Thomas Circle 2.0

Today’s Rental was chosen for the price, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2023 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 1441 Harvard Street NW near 14th Street. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

“Foxtrot action starting in Adams Morgan”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2023 at 12:45PM

Thanks to Scott for sending: “I haven’t seen any action at this location since Philz closed. This morning many trucks were there and people working on the inside. (more…)

Daily Grill Closes Dupont/Downtown Location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2023 at 11:35AM

18th and M Street, NW

Thanks to Jon for sending on Friday: “I was having lunch at Daily Grill in Dupont Circle this afternoon and they said it was their last day and they will be closing for good.”

I stopped by on Sunday and indeed: (more…)

#end of an era

Atlas Doghouse coming to Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2023 at 9:05AM

Thanks to David for sending from “the same block as the Safeway around E St and 14th SE.”

Atlas Doghouse’s website says:

“Atlas Doghouse proudly offers dog daycare, boarding, walking, and training services throughout the Washington DC & Bethesda areas. (more…)

“Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co at 14th and Park reopened!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2023 at 8:35AM

3333 14th Street, NW entrance on Park

Thanks to Michael for sending: “Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co at 14th and Park reopened! They had been closed since covid.”

Update: 16 Year old killed. 16 Year old Arrested. Early Morning Homicide Investigation around 14th and U, Street, NW. Stabbing and gunshot fired in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 27, 2023 at 8:45AM | Updated August 28, 2023 at 2:52PM

From MPD: “Alert: Homicide Investigation at 0220 hours in the 1900 block of 14th Street, NW. Lookout for LIGHT COMPL, BLUE JEANS , WHITE TANK TOP.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:10 am, (more…)

Update: Homicide. Two Shot Early Saturday Morning at 10th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 26, 2023 at 8:45AM | Updated August 26, 2023 at 3:28PM

“crime scene on U between Vermont and 10th NW” around 7:30am Saturday

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0407 hours in the 2000 block of 10th St NW.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

“Tenleytown-AU Station east entrance to temporarily close on Monday, August 28 for accelerated escalator replacement”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 25, 2023 at 4:05PM

From WMATA:

“Metro is accelerating the escalator replacement work at Tenleytown-AU Station and will replace the two east entrance escalators with brand-new ones that are more durable and reliable.

Starting Monday, August 28, 2023, the entrance on the east side of Wisconsin Avenue, closest to 40th Street, will close for approximately four months. (more…)

#PSA