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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, July 31, 2023, in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.
At approximately 4:13 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and both suspects then assaulted the victim. (more…)
This rental is located at 1437 E Capitol St SE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
3309 Connecticut Avenue, NW
There was huge excitement when Bindaas opened here back in 2016. Anyone remember Bardeo?
Thanks to J. for passing on (more…)
3549 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Ian for passing on from Smitty’s:
“Dear Valued Customers,
We hope this message finds you well. We regret to inform you that our restaurant is currently closed due to fire damage incurred on the morning of July 31st. (more…)
Folks started messaging us on Tuesday:
“I heard four loud bangs (explosions?) somewhere in columbia heights/park view/petworth over the last 20 or so minutes.”
“Just heard a 5th one. What the hell is going on?!”
photo by Albert Ting
From a press release:
“Saya Salteña opens Saturday, August 12 [soon, will update with an exact date when we get one.] showcasing authentic handmade Bolivian street food in downtown Washington, D.C. The lucky first 50 guests on opening day will receive a free salteña. (more…)
2467 18th Street, NW
From Lost City Books:
“”We work hard to make Lost City Books a place you want to visit. And listen — while we love to do it, it is a lot of work! We think we deserve a break.
For our second year running, Lost City Books is taking a vacation this August! As a small independent business, it’s a big deal for us to close the store for nearly two weeks and pay everyone for the duration of the break. We do this because we care about our staff getting time off to do whatever they want!
Some of us will be embarking on a weeklong Malört-fueled bender. Some of us will be taking up residence at Banneker Pool. Some of us will be staying inside reading in front of our window AC units, and some of us will be getting out of town and away from this sweltering swamp town altogether. (Just kidding, no one’s going on a weeklong Malört-fueled bender, that’d be kind of scary.)
Last year our sale leading up to the break was a huge success, (more…)
photos by Ron Cohn
Thanks to Ron for sending:
“Dark Star Park is a small urban patch in Rosslyn, bisected by a street, and easily missed. The odd oasis is home to otherworldly concrete spheres and tunnels, medal poles and pavement markings. Once a year, on Aug 1 at 9:32 am, these objects align. (more…)
This rental is located at 1230 13th St NW near N St. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
19th and Monroe St, NW photo and art by chalk_about
If you’re walking through Mount P. be sure to check out Chalk_About’s latest:
“Pool time! Hope everyone’s staying cool out there.”