113 Rhode Island Ave, NW
From Showtime: “starting Monday 8/9, Showtime will be requiring proof of vaccination for entry. a physical or digital copy of your vaccination record will be accepted.” (more…)
Neighborhoods
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes at 9th Street NW, from T Street NW to U Street NW beginning August 9 through October 14, 2021, weather permitting.
These lane closures are scheduled to start on Monday, August 9, 2021, extending through Thursday, October 14,2021, weather permitting.
Traffic controls will be in place to guide all users of the roadway through the work zone safely. Motorists should expect delays due to the lane closures and are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and road work crews while traveling in this area.
These closures are required for construction activities associated with the following DDOT project: (more…)
Jamie asks: “law enforcement shut down H Street NE all around 300 block, what’s up?”
Patricia writes: “Someone has just been stabbed in broad daylight right outside Giant Food” on H Street, NE.
From MPD: “Alert: Stabbing Investigation at 1637hrs in the 300 block of H St NE. (more…)
photo by W
Readers report from around 10th and T Street, NW starting at 5:14pm.
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “One Alarm fire rear old Grimke School 1923 Vermont Ave NW. Debris and ports-potties on fire which produced large amount of visible smoke. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire. No injuries. Investigators requested.”
Update 5:22pm (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Following two consecutive days of clear samples for most of the Advisory area, DC Water is lifting the Boil Water Advisory for a portion of the impacted area. DC Water has determined boundaries for a smaller impacted area which will remain under a Boil Water Advisory until two consecutive days of clear samples are obtained. Customers can view the interactive map or call the 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 to verify if their residence falls within the area still affected. Customers located in the impacted area should continue boiling water for drinking and cooking until further notice.
Customers who are not located in this updated Advisory area can use tap water after running cold-water taps for 10 minutes before returning to normal water usage. Running the cold-water tap will replace water sitting in pipes during the advisory with fresh water from the water main.
The impact area which remains under an Advisory includes portions of neighborhoods in Queens Chapel, Michigan Park, North Michigan Park, Chillum Station and Terra Cotta.
It is anticipated sample results for the remaining impact area will be analyzed by Sunday morning, August 8.
Customers still affected by the boil water advisory should continue to follow these precautions: (more…)
via District of Columbia National Guard
From the District of Columbia National Guard:
“Surrounding areas near the Armory may hear emergency-response vehicle sirens & helicopters Saturday during a Joint Medical Training Exercise in Lot 3, RFK Stadium. The joint training is w/ DCNG, @dcfireems & @usparkpolicepio & provides an opportunity to exercise response efforts.”
From AlertDC:
“Saturday, August 7: The DC National Guard, with US Park Police and DC Fire & EMS, will host a Joint Medical Training Exercise from 8 AM to 2 PM in RFK Stadium Lot 3 (1900 East Capitol Street SE) in Washington, DC. Surrounding areas may hear emergency response vehicle sirens and helicopters.”
2009 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Legendary craft cocktail bar the Gibson has set the long-anticipated reopening date for Friday, August 13, 2021. The pre-Prohibition style speakeasy will return to its original location after an almost year-long closure due to COVID-19. Customers can expect a menu of favorite Gibson original cocktails from throughout the 12 year history, in addition to the usual offerings of pristinely-made classics. (more…)
This rental is located at 1630 Park Road, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,573 / 406ft2 – Perfect Studio in Washington Convenient, close to everything! (more…)
8th and E Street, NW
Thanks to McKenzie for sending the good word:
“I was just walking past Penn Social, which has said it’s permanently closed on Google Maps (and their socials have been silent), and two employees standing outside said they’re *reopening on the 26th*.” (more…)
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Earlier in the week we reported that a We the People Express (pizza) was coming to the former Toku Sushi space on U Street. Turns out the liquor license placard was in error. Also turns out this was a glorious mistake because I learned who actually is taking over the space – London Curry House!!
“menu, decor completely different then Bombay street food . Open until midnight. Theme is London with all London landmarks as decor with spice and flavors of best curries dishes from London.”
More from a magnificent email from Asad Sheikh, owner of Bombay Street Food and Butter Chicken Company:
“London curry house will have most popular Indian dishes from streets of London (more…)