Neighborhoods

H Street, NE History: Speaking of Nesso and the old Biergarten Haus – CHECK OUT these incredible old photos of what used to be there

By Prince Of Petworth


1355 H Street, NE from approximately 1954 photos courtesy The Love Family

Well this is REALLY awesome. Thanks to K Love for writing when we posted about the Biergarten Haus find: “This is my family’s old house and shoe store (later a 5&10).

I’ve also attached a photo of the building in an earlier iteration, when my great grandpa had a shoe store there (not sure the date on the photo, but my family was in the building from 1911 on).

When I was looking thru pics to find you an older one, I realized my family has a bunch of photos of H street back in the day (undated, sorry!). Thought you might like to see some of my favorites.”

CHECK THEM OUT: (more…)

Driver Crashes into Two Men Riding a Scooter Last Night, One Man Killed. Driver Fled the Scene.

By Prince Of Petworth


5400 block of Colorado Avenue, NW

From MPD:

“On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 5400 block of Colorado Avenue, Northwest, for a report of a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a scooter. Upon arrival, officers located two males who were injured and riding on a single scooter. (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Fort Dupont Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Charlene for sending: “I spotted a hawk in my backyard in the tree eating a rodent (Fort Dupont Park neighborhood.)”

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.

A New Home for J & V Pawn Shop on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


1013 H Street, NE

Thanks to G. for sending: “They’ve moved down from 703 H Street, NE next to the Haymaker at 1013 H Street, NE.”

Washington, Lincoln, the Capitol and Cherry Blossoms gracing the new signage…

AND they buy gold for cash, obviously.

“Farmers Market SW moves to The Wharf”!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Diverse Market Management:

“Farmers Market SW will reopen at The Wharf this spring, securing a new long-term home just two blocks away at M Street Landing following a successful ten-year residency at 4th and M Street SW. The market is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, April 4, and will continue to operate weekly on Saturdays through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The relocation was made possible through a partnership between The Wharf and Diverse Market Management, who worked together to ensure the market remains in Southwest and continues serving residents with access to fresh, locally sourced food.

Located in the plaza at M Street Landing outside of Pitango, Philippe Chow and The Fish Shop, (more…)

Action at the old Marcel’s – Italian Restaurant, Ellizabetta La Strega, is Coming!

By Prince Of Petworth


2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

“From Advanced sommelier and owner of Apero & La Boheme, and husband and wife team Chef Jenn Castaneda-Jones and Stephen Jones, comes Ellizabetta | La Strega, Italian with a little magic… Spring 2026…”

Thanks to Chris for sending: “Something New In Old Marcel’s Space. I just saw a liquor license placard go up in the old Marcel’s space at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. (more…)

Mom’s Uyghur Lagman Coming to Shaw/Truxton Circle!

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK and briefly Maman Joon

“Expect authentic Uyghur Lagman…hand pulled noodles with savory stir fried meat and vegetables. All are warmly welcome!  Get ready for Mom’s Uyghur Lagman! Asian Halal Cuisine.”

Thanks to Brian for sending: “Start the countdown, another new concept at 1700 NJ Ave NW. (more…)

About that Huge Police Response on 16th Street Last Night (originating at 14th and U St, NW)

By Prince Of Petworth


16th Street, NW between Q and Corcoran

From MPD:

“On Friday, February 27, 2026, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Third District officers were flagged down near the intersection of 14th Street, NW, and U Street, NW, for the report of a man making threats while brandishing a knife. Officers located the suspect, still brandishing a knife, in the 1600 block of 16th Street, Northwest. (more…)

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