And from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by members of her Administration to highlight public safety preparations ahead of July Fourth weekend, including the deployment of Go Teams and the launch of a new multiagency Nightlife Task Force. The Mayor also encouraged families to go to summer.dc.gov to find safe activities for young people and families to participate in throughout the summer. (more…)



“garage – so hot it melted the siding of the house, too.”

Ed. Note: Haven’t seen any arson alerts from DC FEMS or MPD as of 2pm Thursday.

“Dear PoPville,

Over the last several night (since Friday), an arsonist has been setting fires in dumpsters/trash cans in alleys (Conn and Legation/Livingston, behind Stabucks and Parthanon), but last night he/she took a step further and torched a garage. (more…)


From an email:

“After a two-year hiatus, our famous neighborhood July 4th Crab Crack is back!

Join us on Monday July 4th from 1pm until the fireworks starts for fresh Maryland blue crabs steamed on site all day long.

Guests can order crabs by the dozen or half dozen. We’ll have plenty of steamed corn on the cob, hush puppies, and our regular menu will be available as well. All crabs are market price. (more…)



4600 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

David asked: “Is it true? Is District Taco Tenleytown no more?”

District Taco opened their Tenleytown location back in October 2016.

District Taco with the good news: “Buenos dias amigos! We are under renovation at this store. We should open in couple weeks

We hope to see you there!

Orale!”



photo by Kimberly Kong

Check out the Fight Club Beverage Menu (PDF)

From Fight Club:

“Newly-resurrected sandwich shop, Fight Club is launching cocktails/beer/wine and extended operating hours at their brick-and-mortar location at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE on Monday, June 27. Fight Club beverage director Mackenzie Conway and bar manager Cory Holzerland unveil the evolution of their beverage program, which builds on the drinks they developed during their days as a pop-up and is centered around boozy punches on draft. Fight Club will sling their signature “off-center, but on point” sandwiches, snacks and new drinks during extended operating hours of 11 AM to 11 PM every Monday-Friday. (more…)


Thanks to Zachary and T. for sending: “Another shooting around Georgia Ave/Petworth metro station.”

From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW between New Hampshire Avenue and Quincy Street, NW is closed in both directions until further notice due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)


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