Thanks to Ryan for sending: “This is the 16th floor of my office building in Alexandria. My expert google research tells me he’s a peregrine falcon, but correct me if I’m wrong!” (more…)
Neighborhoods
828 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to SLD for sending: “Any idea what is coming to the old Himitsu/PomPom space? I think I cracked the code. I think Magpie and the Tiger is what’s coming to the old Himitsu space”
Magpie and the Tiger’s Instagram page says:
“Contemporary Korean seasonal menu plus wine & no-ABV cocktails, in a minimalist dining room on Upshur Street by chef @calebyjang”
STAY TUNED.
2511 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Andrew notes: “These parking signs make no sense.”
Ed. Note: A 311 service request has been filed.
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301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Haley Byrd Wilt
Haley asks: “does anyone know what the old Pret on Penn Ave near the Capitol is going to be??? The turquoise trim has me hoping it will be the Santa Rosa’s revival”
Austin shares from the Capitol Hill BID:
“An authentic Mexican taqueria, located on Capitol Hill, run by the Mendelsohn family – parents Harvey and Cathy and siblings Spike and Micheline Mendelsohn. (more…)
Sara writes: “On Friday night my catalytic converter was stolen from my Prius parked near 16 and U. I know this is a thing but wondering if it is happening to others in the area? Are people protecting their converters? Thanks!”
Unfortunately we got a report about this happening in February and again in September. One reader suggests anyone with a Prius “go buy a shield right now.”
Thanks to Manny for sending: “Train smoking at Columbia Heights station. Single tracking here.”
Metro reports: “Yellow Line Delay: Expect delays to Huntington due to a disabled train at Columbia Heights.”
“UPDATED: Yellow Line Delay: Expect residual delays to Huntington due to an earlier train malfunction at Columbia Heights.”
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via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, November 12, 2021, in the Unit block of Florida Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 4:44 pm, members of the Third District were flagged down in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim suffering from apparent stab wounds. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Columbia Road and Biltmore Street, Northwest.
The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 3:30 pm, a pedestrian was crossing the street from north to south in the 1800 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. An Infinity EX35 was traveling westbound in the 1800 block of Columbia Road, Northwest, and had just crossed over Biltmore Street, Northwest, when it struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was trapped under the vehicle until being treated by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services. (more…)
This rental is located at 1410 Perry Place NW near 14th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,200 / 3br – Lovely 3 bed/2 bath in Columbia Heights (more…)
courtesy El Tamarindo
From a press release:
“National Pupusa Day festivities at El Tamarindo start at noon (Sunday, November 14) with a slew of family friendly events. (more…)