3655 Georgia Ave, NW
A reader reports last night: “Reliable tavern on Georgia closed today with minimal notice to staff and no notice to patrons. New ownership deal fell through apparently. This is from a (now) former employee.”
Ed. Note: (more…)
Park View
3549 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you’ve seen any update regarding Smitty’s bar on Georgia Ave? (more…)
courtesy Yoga Heights
From an email:
“You’re invited to Yoga Heights Georgia Ave. this Saturday to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! (3506 Georgia Ave. NW) (more…)
photo by wizzyliz
Thanks to ANC rep Josh Jacobson for sharing the update:
“I learned Wednesday night that DC Health updated their guidance and said that the pool could not support any diving board that meets the health code :(“
500 Irving Street, NW via Redfin
Thanks to Alex for passing on the listing home to Aurora Market:
“Amazing opportunity to own a two-unit residential and commercial property totaling 2,388 SQFT” (more…)
From a press release:
“AirOtic Soiree, a sensual cabaret acrobatic circus show, opens at Hook Hall May 31 for a three-month engagement.
The show, a cabaret with extravagant costumes and seductive choreography, features an international troop performing aerial ballet from riggings set in Hook Hall’s ceilings. (more…)
courtesy District Bridges
From a press release:
“WHAT: Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street proudly presents Africa On The Avenue, a celebration of Africa and the African diaspora’s vibrant immigrant community along Georgia Avenue NW. Join us on Saturday, May 18, at Bruce Monroe Park for this one-day festival featuring live music and entertainment, food, a vendor market, double dutch, braiding demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. (more…)
From an email:
“Mexico’s famous professional wresting troop, Lucha Libre, will be at Hook Hall Saturday May 4 for Cinco de Mayo weekend performances. (more…)
2905 Sherman Avenue, NW
Thanks to A. for sending: “Pinxto’s Tacos in the old Bun DC spot on Sherman Ave. is now open. The space looks really nice inside. (more…)
via google maps
Ed. Note: A reader reported to me at 12:11am “Just heard what sounded like 30+ gunshots near 11th and Irving. Never heard that many in my entire life in dc”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest, D.C.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the intersection of 10th and Spring Road, Northwest for the sound of gunshots. Officers located three victims near the listed location. An adult male was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds, and after all lifesaving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead on scene. An adult female and a teenage male were also located suffering gunshot wounds. (more…)