Thanks to Daniel for sending from last night (and the aftermath this morning):
“Car got stuck in the snow and floored it until the engine exploded. Alley between q and Corcoran and 16th and 17th.”
Lots more photos below: (more…)
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Neighborhoods
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Update:
“[AlertDC] DC water reports a water outage on the 300 block of M Street, SE, between 3rd and 5th Streets. The estimated duration is 8-10 hours. Affected customers can contact DC Water at 202-612-3400.”
Thanks to John for sending around 12:30pm Saturday: (more…)
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3210 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Photos don’t do it justice: “But an Epic labor of love is happening to dig out Lamont plaza! It’s just neighbors from various groups (the mt p library friends, mt p clean up crew, farmers market, neighbors et al!) The farmers market is ON tomorrow!” (more…)
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Joe sums it up succinctly: “Dog sh*t mountain at 1st and U NW.” (more…)
1520 14th Street, NW previously home to Estadio before Bar Japonais’ brief residency here
Early January we got tons of reports about Bar Japonais “closed for improvements” in Logan Circle.
Thanks to Chaya for sending the update: “Looks like the have availability starting in mid Feb on OpenTable.” (more…)
4221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Word on the street is that Tikka is very, VERY good! Cheers to one year: (more…)
17th and L Street, NW
Peet’s Coffee opened up here back in 2014. Prior to Peet’s this space was home to a Caribou Coffee.
Back in 2015 and 2016, ducks, for some reason, used to like to hang out here.
There was a time…
‘Dear Peet’s Members, valued customers, and curious coffee drinkers:
It is with heavy hearts that we Peetnik’s of NOMA announce the permanent closure of this locatoin.
Our last day of business will be: Friday, Jan 30 6:00a – 2:00p
We want to express our deepest gratitude for your loyalty, kind words, shared laughs, hugs and genuine support over the years. We’ve been through A LOT together! Thank you all for making us a part of your daily routine and making us a part of your daily routine and making these past few years unforgettable.”
Thanks to Betsy for sending: “RIP to Peet’s in NoMa” (1275 First Street, NE.)
Thanks to Brett for sending the (not nearly as heartfelt) closing note from 17th Street: (more…)
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“Please return the snow shovel and broom.
The shovel is my neighbor’s and she kindly let me borrow it. I lent it to you when we both had to move our cars because DC issued two tickets on the day of the snowstorm.
Apparently U St is an “emergency snow route” yet there is no signage on the block where we parked.
Please drop it off at…”
Thanks to Chris (and Sugar Bear) for sending:
“While walking my dog Wednesday morning I watch two coyotes cross Cathedral Ave on the 4100 block. They looked healthy and quite unbothered by the cold.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
P and 22nd Street, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending:
“Tropical Smoothie Cafe coming to the corner of 22nd and P.” (more…)