Leslie writes: “Thief broke into our building again–at 6pm.
One of the building managers chased, CAUGHT HIM, dragged him to @DCPoliceDept
officer. Said, we have multiple videos of him stealing bikes and packages.
Officer wouldn’t book the guy. “Where’s the video?”
On the *sidewalk.*”
“More context: (more…)
3523 12th Street, NE
Ed. Note: Steel Plate closed in February 2019.
Thanks to BC for sending: “The Runaway coming soon to old Steel Plate site in Brookland on 12th St NE. Says beef burgers and vegan friendly plus music” (more…)
South Dakota Ave NE & Bladensburg Rd NE
Ed. Note: The artist is Justin Nethercut.
Thanks to James for sending: “I saw this bland beige wall being whitewashed the other day, and this morning was surprised to see the final metamorphosis! What a boon to my daily commute!” (more…)
3420 Connecticut Ave, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned it was really happening in the former home to Starbucks, Cereal Bowl, Chipotle and most recently Tino’s Pizzeria. Check out how awesome it looks inside: (more…)
A bit difficult to read but the sign says: “U STUPID F**K THE METER IS BROKEN” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD: “The First District is currently on the scene of a shooting. At approximately 3:19am, units responded to the 800 block of 3rd Street SE for a shooting. (more…)
1100 13th Street, NW at L Street
Maddy’s closed here in July 2020.
The liquor license placard for Handle 19 says:
“The Establishment will be a restaurant offering traditional American food. Seating Capacity of 60 inside and a Total Occupancy Load of 138. (more…)
Ed. Note: Readers started messaging me around 7:25pm.
Update from MPD:
“Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in the 1400 block of V Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:55 pm, uniformed patrol officers from the Third District were dispatched to the 1400 block of V Street, Northwest, for the report of a male subject armed with a gun. Officers were directed to an apartment where they made contact with the male subject. After the male subject emerged from within the apartment, officers engaged the male subject in conversation, attempting to deescalate the situation. The male subject re-entered the apartment and closed the door, before once again briefly emerging to verbally engage the officers, and again closing the door. The male subject emerged a third time from the apartment, brandishing an apparent rifle-style weapon. (more…)
2447 18th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Grand Central LLC has been granted the first ever Class B Operator licenses by the District of Columbia’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) to operate a sportsbook within the Grand Central Restaurant and Bar. The Class B license allows for the operation of a full-service, independent sportsbook with no restrictions on maximum bets and all winnings can be redeemed on-site. Elys Game Technology, Corp. (a Nasdaq company) was granted a Class B Managed Service Provider license by OLG and will be the operator of the sportsbook and will also provide the betting kiosks and POS terminals. (more…)
This rental is located at 15th and E Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,065 / 1br – Charming 1 Bedroom in quiet Capitol Hill (Capitol Hill) (more…)