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From MPD:

“On 9/18/21 at approximately 9:12pm, Fourth District Units responded to the 1300 block of Nicholson Street, NW for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, units found one juvenile male victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the body.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in the 1300 block of Nicholson Street, Northwest. (more…)


Update from MPD: “Update: MPD has two adult males in custody related to this incident & have recovered multiple firearms. Additionally, the involved vehicle has been recovered.”

Readers report: “Just wanted to let you know there seems to have been a drive by shooting about 20 mins ago (5:30ish) on Georgia Ave by the Petworth Metro stop. There was a whole flurry of shots and lots of people ducking for cover. (more…)



The exterior of Quattro Osteria at 600 Florida Avenue NW // photo by Kimberly Kong

Ed. Note: This is the former Bistro Bohem space.

From a press release:

“On September 18, a team of D.C.-area industry veterans, Louie Hankins, Giovanni Ippolito, and Salvio Ippolito, is welcoming Washington to the grand opening of Quattro Osteria, their unique Italian experience located in the heart of Shaw at 600 Florida Avenue NW. Guests will be swept away to Italy when they step into the transformed space, formerly home to Bistro Bohem, which was renovated and designed by the team itself. The chef, who hails from Naples, Italy and has time in the kitchen of one- and two-Michelin-starred kitchens in Tuscany under his belt, is turning out a menu of small plates, fresh-made pastas, and composed plates featuring masterly-handled meat and seafood, all with time-honored Italian flavors reimagined through modern techniques. (more…)



Photo by Miki Jourdan

From the DowntownDC BID:

“Experience DowntownDC On Wheels, a pop-up outdoor roller skating rink in the heart of DC, with DJs, silent outdoor movies, food and more.

Lace up your skates and show off your moves at DowntownDC’s premier roller skating event. Join us on F Street NW between 8th and 9th Streets NW this September 17-19 for free skating and performances, movie screenings with silent disco headphones, food offerings by Shake Shack and live DJs. Sign up early! Arrive within 15 mins of your scheduled registration or your spot will be released. Skates provided on a limited basis. Bringing your own skates is encouraged.

Schedule, Live Music and Entertainment: (more…)


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