photo by Mario Vizcarra
Gorgeous. Thanks to Mario for sharing:
“Many of the most beautiful views of the city are on the other side of the Anacostia river, in the SE part of DC. This was taken on Douglass Place. Enjoy.”
The video view is even better: (more…)
4/12/22
Thanks to Cameron for sending: (more…)
via google maps
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 11, 2022, in the 3000 block of 13th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 10:50 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located a juvenile male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 15 year-old Malachi Jackson, of Northwest, DC. (more…)
rendering courtesy Jair Lynch
From a press release:
“Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners (“Jair Lynch”), a leading owner and developer of mixed-use properties and attainable housing in the DC metro area, in partnership with JBG SMITH today announced that a new farmers market will be coming to Half Street SE, the iconic DC ballpark and entertainment destination in Ward 8. The Half Street Central Farm Market will open on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 9 AM (more…)
This rental is located on Cathedral Avenue in Woodley Park. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,600 / 1br – 900ft2 – Fully-FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT 60-30 (Woodley Park / Zoo DC) (more…)
2021 National Cannabis Festival, photo by Doug Van Sant
From a press release:
“Organizers of the National Cannabis Festival today announced Maydan’s Darnell Thomas, Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit and the fast-casual eatery Hot Lola’s, Maketto’s Erik Bruner-Yang, Disco Mary’s Maria Bastasch, Dave Chappelle’s chef and owner of The High-End Affair Nikki Steward, and Equinox as headliners in the new culinary pavilion at the sixth annual National Cannabis Festival. The festival returns to Washington’s RFK Campus on Saturday, April 23. (more…)
photo by Vincent Cheng
See the dLena_Lunch Menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval is excited to announce the launch of weekday lunch service as well as a new luxury chef’s table experience. Mount Vernon Triangle residents and visitors will revel in new dining opportunities at the modern Mexican concept this spring with weekday lunch service starting on Monday, April 11, and a Thursday through Saturday chef’s table launching on Thursday, April 28. (more…)
Thanks to Ashley for sending this great shot from the Mall.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
4618 14th Street, NW Rendering courtesy of Heleos
From a press release:
“Dance Loft on 14 has partnered with developer Heleos to build a new state-of-the-art home for the performing arts nonprofit within a mixed-use building that also boasts net zero energy targets and affordable housing. The 124,000 sq foot structure will secure a permanent home for Dance Loft in Ward 4, catalyze business on upper 14th street, and add sorely needed affordable housing to D.C. The Zoning Commission hearing to approve or deny the project will occur on May 5th. (more…)
14th and Corcoran St, NW
Larry writes last week: “just saw that the Express on 14th Street has suddenly closed. All of the merchandise has been cleared out and the signs are gone.”
Noa writes: “New business opening on corner of 14th and Corcoran.”
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