Update from NPS:
“The area in the photograph is not National Park Service property, nor is the placement of the boulders the work of the NPS (it’s District property, though I don’t that they were the ones who put the boulders there).”
Thanks to Dave for sending from “just off Logan Circle – One tent has been here for months, then more started to appear. Suddenly we see boulders.” (more…)
1300 I Street, NW
ToroToro opened here back in 2014. The liquor license placard for Kitchen + Kocktails says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 233 and a Total Occupancy Load of 602. In addition, a Sidewalk Café with 24 Seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 44. (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged me about this dangerous driving post yesterday – the victim reached out and shares the incredibly upsetting story:
“These criminals attacked me and my family yesterday in Bloomingdale. They beat us up (while I was holding my 2 year old daughter). Busted my lip and choked me and punched my husband in the jaw. My other daughter was in the stroller unharmed. A neighbor heard us screaming and saved us! They went on to hold another woman at gunpoint shortly after, and then crashed the car. (more…)
1315 14th Street, NW
Hando Mendo opened here back in 2017. They’ve been closed for a quite a while now but some folks got excited when a new sign went up. Alas. (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending the maps showing Christian Louboutin coming to CityCenter next to the Burberry on I Street.
photo by Rukasu1
Thanks to W. for sending: “Another end of an era on H ST NE.” The iconic GAIA mural (above) went up in 2011/2012. It had a good run.
Back in July we learned that the former Smith Commons space would become a place called Bronze serving “creative Afro fare” would be coming here. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the 1700 Block of Euclid Street, Northwest.
At approximately 10:07 pm, Third District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a person struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. (more…)
This rental is located at Calvert near Tunlaw. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,500 / 1br – 400ft2 – Tiny house with patio GLOVER PARK (Washington DC) (more…)
7th/G Streets NW at Capitol One Arena
Update from Councilmember Brooke Pinto: “Monumental Sports owns this space & decided not to renew McD’s lease. New use should be announced soon. But, it’s important to ensure that our residents & biz in Chinatown feel safe & can operate w/o risk of incident.”
Thanks to Paul for sending Sunday: “McDonald’s in Chinatown is closing. Today (Sunday) is their last day.” (more…)
Thanks to readers for reporting over the weekend: “TJ Maxx in Friendship Heights today only to find that yesterday they closed permanently. I think Mazza Gallerie is now completely empty.” (more…)