1700 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Dominic for sending from the old Connecticut Ave and R Street, NW Starbucks. The liquor license placard for Spirits & Spice says: (more…)
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photo by Sam Kittner
From a press release:
“Takoma Trukgarten is Saturday, June 4th, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
New Breweries and Food Vendors Added
Tickets are available for the Takoma Trukgarten on Saturday, June 4th, from 12 noon – 5:00 pm! This one-day beer festival features local breweries pouring craft beers and cider: Silver Branch Brewing Co., Smoketown Brewing, Manor Hill Brewing, Streetcar 82, DC Brau, Peabody Heights Brewing Co, Union Craft Brewing, Anxo Cider, plus the Girl and the Vine, Zinnia, Takoma Bev Co. Each brewery will bring multiple beers.
Food from Pho Wheels, Soko Butcher, Chero’s Grill and DC Pretzel Company. Vegetarian options available. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I found this metal object (with quarter for scale) in my backyard when planting a scrub – Logan Circle area. It is the original shape and the second picture shows 2 openings where it connected to something. Any guesses are welcome!” (more…)
3435 Connecticut Ave, NW
When we posted about the miracle of St. Arnold’s reopening their Jefferson Place location in Dupont, folks were understandably curious about plans for their Cleveland Park location (opened here in January 2012 and has been closed since suffering a fire in June 2019.)
Maggie wrote when posted about Jefferson Place: “I’m here at the Dupont Circle location now, and the bartender just said they’re not opening Cleveland Park or any other – this will be the only one.”
While the renovation permits in the Cleveland Park window seem promising: (more…)
courtesy Butter Me Up
Ed. Note: “In Summer 2022 guests can visit the second brick and mortar location opening at 1409 T Street, NW”
From a press release:
“Andre McCain, founder and CEO of Butter Me Up, the breakfast sandwich concept that began as a pop-up in May 2020, is pleased to announce the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Entrance #4). Patrons can anticipate the innovative, yet familiar breakfast staples from the Shaw pop-up along with new additions that will be exclusive to this location. (more…)
2435 N Street, NW
Thanks to John for sending from DPR:
“Francis Pool Summer 2022 Update:
Over the winter, while performing a scheduled replacement of the pool shell, contractors discovered unexpected structural problems (more…)
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via google maps
From MPD at 12:17am: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of North Capitol St NW. No lookout at this time.”
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest. (more…)
4235 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Christina for passing on the google search saying there will be a June 5 opening:
Note the new paint job too. As for the vacant sticker on the door, (more…)
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From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of Upshur Street NW. Lookout for a Hispanic male, dark hair, grey hoodie and dark pants.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411”
From Alert DC: “MPD reports the 1300 block of Upshur Street NW between 13th Street and 14th Street NW is closed due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)
Thanks to Brady and Terry for sending photos. This follows yesterday morning’s shooting homicide in the circle. From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Thomas Circle and Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:47 am, MPD officers heard the sound of a gunshot. Members conducted a search and were directed by witnesses to the listed location. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, inside of a tent, (more…)