Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
A few folks have been writing in: “I noticed that work has started on the interior of the old Slim’s Diner in Petworth. Any idea of what is going to open in its place?”
A few weeks ago Eater DC reported:
“The chef behind one of the most respected barbecue joints in the D.C. area will turn his attention to fried chicken buckets, chicken wings, and chicken sandwiches at a new restaurant coming to Petworth’s main drag later this year. (more…)
Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW
From a press release:
“The first-ever modular apartment building in Washington, DC is taking shape just steps from the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. In just eight days, 44 custom designed modular “boxes” shipped from Pennsylvania have been lifted into place by crane to create 16 of Modo’s 17 three-bedroom apartments.
Modo is designed to appeal to the young twenty-somethings of Generation Z. (more…)
845 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Ryan for sending on Friday: “I just walked by the new ramen spot on Upshur and I was surprised to see it open.”
Check out their menu here.
Menya Hosaki’s website says:
“MENYA HOSAKI aspires to serve ramen with love and integrity. From broth to noodles, tare to chashu, every element is made in house and warmly brought to your table.”
current hours: (more…)
201 Upshur Street, NW. Photo by DC Fire and EMS
UPDATE Thursday, Sept. 24:
“SLASH RUN STAFF AND CONTRACTORS CAME TOGETHER AND WORKED THROUGH THE NIGHT 48 hours later we have the green light to open WE REOPEN TODAY! Come get a burger we missed you!!”
Tuesday afternoon DC Fire & EMS reported: “Update Box Alarm 200 block Upshur St NW. #DCsBravest have placed the fire under control with no injuries. Investigators on scene.”
Slash Run writes on their Facebook:
“Hey everyone thanks for reaching out and all your kind words and support!
EVERYONE IS SAFE NO INJURIES
We will be closed temporarily until we get this all cleaned up and get the green light to reopen!
Small roof fire from replacing a portion the roof.”
Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW (formerly Sweet Mango Cafe)
Thanks to Bill for sending: “I wanted to share a few photos of the new building at the old Sweet Mango site. Urban Turf had a write up of it recently, saying it was may be the first modular building If its kind in DC? (more…)
3704 14th Street, NW
Anthony asks: “any news on anafre and why the plastic is up?”
Anafre wrote on Wednesday: “We’re doing a little renovating so we’ll be closed this week. But you can still visit our sister spots @mezcalerodc and @elsoldc”
Another reader hears a little scuttlebutt about what could be coming: “it’s going to be a pizza place”?!?
STAY TUNED.
Photo by Greg Hughes
Greg writes around 7pm last night: “looks like a partial building collapse at 14th and Shepherd NW. No one hurt but a lot of smoke and banging”
Photo by Amanda Becker
Amanda writes: “a building just COLLAPSED on 14 & Shepherd NW. police on scene. Was not intentional. No workers present.”
Photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Structural collapse 14th & Shepherd Sts NW. significant collapse of corner building under construction. No injuries. Initial search negative. Request search K-9 for further search. Notifying @dcra @DC_HSEMA and utilities.”
#DCsBravest Search and Rescue K-9 Kimber with handler Captain Chris Holmes searching the collapsed structure at 14th & Shepherd Streets NW to confirm there are no trapped victims hidden in the rubble. Search has proven negative. pic.twitter.com/gddorbjzNz
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 16, 2020
via google maps
From MPD at 4:08pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at the 4400 block of 3rd St NW at 1550hrs . Lookout for a red in color SUV. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
Updates when/if more is known.
via google maps
Yesterday an ANC Rep asked MPD: “Can you share any information on the sounds of gunfire or shots fired around the 300 block of Delafield on September 5, 2020 around 10pm.”
An MPD Captain replied:
“On Saturday September 5, 2020, at approximately 10:00pm, Fourth District units responded to the 4800 block of 4th ST NW, in reference to a call for sounds gunshots. Upon their arrival they located several shell casing and 1 damaged vehicle. There were no reported injuries at the time.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.”
Last night a reader tweeted us at 12:52 AM (technically Wed. morning):
“Over 15 shots just heard around 5th and Delafield NW”
Updates when/if more is known about that incident.
“Dear PoPville,
Loud explosions in Brightwood Park?
I am bewildered by the large bangs that I’ve been hearing over the last few (many? 2020 is a blur) months, here in Brightwood Park. At first, I assumed this was part of DC’s fireworks “season” but now I am not so sure. The explosions are so loud they rattle the entire house and they happen at all hours of the day. At the times when they happen at in the middle of the night – 2:00 or 3:00 am – I have rushed to the window to see absolutely nothing – no signs of humans or traffic or sounds or anything. (more…)