Thanks to Taylor for sending the finished sign: “Check out what is going into the old Big Hunt space in Dupont Circle.”
Totally wild, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to this…
Gotta be opening any day now, stay tuned.
Neighborhoods
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2503 Champlain Street, NW
Over the summer we broke the news that Call Your Mother would be opening an Adams Morgan location. Opinions were mixed, as always, but overall folks were very excited.
Thanks to Jillian for sending: “Call Your Mother sign going up at Champlain and Columbia in Adams Morgan” (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect who assaulted a woman in Northwest.
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., the victim and their friends were exiting a train at the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station in the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, when they were approached by a group of individuals who were making fun of their Halloween costumes. One of the individuals approached the victim from behind and struck them multiple times in the back of the head causing them to lose consciousness. (more…)
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“Vanessa Pius, owner of Garlic Girl Vintage” – 1830 Columbia Road, NW
Ed. Note: Miss Pixie’s closed here on Friday 10/31.
From a press release:
“On Saturday, November 22, Garlic Girl Vintage will host their grand opening. Located in Adams Morgan at 1830 Columbia Rd NW — the site currently occupied by legendary DC institution Miss Pixie’s — Garlic Girl will offer playful kitchenware, whimsical wall art from local artists, colorful glassware, quirky trinkets, vintage costume jewelry, and even live, easy-to-care-for plants. (more…)
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Ed. Note: Info on the The DowntownDC Holiday Market can be found here.
From a press release:
“The beloved DC Holiday Market is back in Dupont Circle this season, in a new location. Diverse Markets Management, in partnership with The Dupont Circle Business Improvement District (BID), will once again host one of the city’s most popular traditions, now located on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Ave, NW, one block east of last year’s location on 19th Street.
The market opens Friday, November 14, 2025, and runs daily through Tuesday, December 23, 2025, inviting visitors to experience one-of-a-kind shopping, festive decor, and seasonal treats, all in the heart of Dupont Circle. (more…)
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3740 12th Street, NE
Thanks to John for passing on the sad news:
“After much thought, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your support, loyalty, and friendship over the years. Serving you has truly been an honor and a joy. (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending from 21st and M Street, NW:
“Looks like the administration took over the city’s traffic light department…”
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5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Update: A reader reports, “My inside source says Wednesday is the tentative opening date.” Stay tuned for confirmation on that date.
Checking in on Trader Joe’s cont.
Thanks to Stuart (and others) for sending a peek inside: (more…)
1344 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending word that One City is coming “Next to Taqueria Los Perez on H Street.”
Their IG says: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on the law enforcement response to a large group that engaged in disorderly activity in Navy Yard Friday night.
Beginning around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, First District officers observed several groups of juveniles converge on the park area between First Street and New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, adjacent to an entrance to the Navy Yard Metro Station. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., the group increased in size to several hundred juveniles. Initially the group was peaceful and did not disrupt the area. As the evening progressed, many of the juveniles within the group began engaging in fights and disrupting the flow of traffic, repeatedly ignoring instructions to remain on sidewalks.
Additional MPD members, and our partners, including Metro Transit Police, United States Capitol Police, the National Guard, and members of the Federal Task Force, responded to the area, closing streets and engaging the group to restore order. MPD and our partners cleared the park area and directed many of the juveniles to the Navy Yard Metro Station.
The group was finally dispersed by approximately 11:00 p.m. MPD and our partners maintained a large presence through the overnight hours to ensure no further unlawful activity occurred.
First District officers made five arrests related to this activity, including: (more…)