looking towards 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Matthew for reporting: “Mass Ave is blocked by Metro Police due to a suspicious Van in front of the Marriott Marquis.”
Update from readers: “That’s where [orange clown] is speaking today”
and
“Some additional context to the heightened security is that President Trump will be returning to DC for the first time since 1/20/21 and is speaking at the Marquis circa 3 p.m.” (more…)
courtesy Pink Taco
From an email:
“For all Choco Taco lovers, legendary Pink Taco has got you covered with their own version of the now discontinued fan-favorite dessert.
Pink Taco’s take on the nostalgic summer dessert features (more…)
4401 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Chad for sending: “Just saw this banner go up at 14th and Webster NW. El Don had been open after closing for a bit during the pandemic”
El Don wrote on July 9th: (more…)
Thanks to PN for sending from “next to Tubman Elementary (ironically.)
Today in cryptic street signs.
So does this means 24 hours? Or half a second?”
photo by Erin
From MPD on Saturday: “This afternoon, at approximately 3:15pm, a robbery occurred in the Unit block of M Street SE. In this case, a female victim walking in the area was asked by a male suspect in a stopped vehicle if he could make a phone call using the victim’s phone. (more…)
Thanks to Caroline for sending:
“Just saw this sign today (must have gone up VERY recently). On 7th just south of T – between Miss Wanda’s and the weird Bank of America.”
Blank Street Coffee’s website says:
“We’re a small-format coffee shop built around the idea that great coffee should be priced and located in a way that makes it part of your every day.”
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Frank for sending: “signage up for new vet on corner of i & 1st SE in crossing building”
Small Door’s website says:
“Coming Soon
Exceptional veterinary care in Navy Yard (more…)
3600 F Street, SE via NPS
From the National Park Service:
“Grab your chairs and blankets and join the National Park Service for an evening filled with family-fun and FREE, live music at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. The 50th Anniversary season will kick-off on Saturday, July 30 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 7 p.m.
You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of local and national R&B, jazz and go-go musicians. The series starts on Saturday, July 30 with Sirius Company, Be’La Dona, The Soul Searchers and DJ Rico.
“The National Park Service is thrilled to celebrate 50 years of music and gathering with friends and family for summer concerts in Fort Dupont Park,” Tara Morrison, Superintendent for National Capital Parks-East, said.
Save the date for the rest of this summer’s concerts. We’ll announce artists soon for the following dates: (more…)
This rental is located at 2nd and Rhode Island Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,750 / 2br – 980ft2 – Newly Renovated Row House First Floor Apartment – 980 sq ft ((Bloomingdale, NW)) (more…)
Reader reports around 1:30pm from Georgia and Euclid St, NW:
“There were 2 small children inside (more…)