From MPD:
“On June 19, 2019, at approximately 9:25pm, Fourth District members were dispatched to the 700 block of Princeton Pl. NW regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, the victim was located in an alleyway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where life-saving efforts proved futile. The victim was later pronounced deceased. There is no current lookout for any suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”
and: (more…)
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to a tipster for sharing:
“Scuttlebutt: Liquor store on corner moving to 7th St. NW b/c rent is too high (14K). Last day is July 31st. Owner apparently looking to bring a coffee shop in.”
STAY TUNED.
Ed. Note: One of my favorite headlines from back in 2011 Liquor Store at 11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW Becoming a Liquor Store.
Amazing. Thanks to a reader for sending on Saturday:
“Witnessed a girl riding a scooter in Shaw with a cat in what appears to be a purpose-built backpack.
Unclear how the cat feels about this.”
This takes me back to July 13th 2017, which was also awesome: (more…)
1316 9th Street, NW
Yikes. The Washington Post reported yesterday:
“Massimo Fabbri, chef and owner of San Lorenzo Ristorante and Bar in Shaw, was arrested recently in a Delaware beach town on cocaine possession and other charges, according to a police report. Police searched both Fabbri and a female companion and allegedly found 191 grams of cocaine, with a street value of $19,100, in their possession. Authorities also allegedly found $3,201 in cash.”
Eric McNair via MPD
Ed. Note: McNair was arrested in Columbia Heights and charged with Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm, Possession Of A Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Reckless Driving, Poss W/i To Dist A Controlled Substance and more.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that escaped from police custody after receiving treatment at a hospital on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in the 2000 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
Eric Corteze McNair, pictured above, (more…)
1017 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Ben for sending: “On 7th near the new compass coffee (across from convention center)”
This is Pearl’s Bagels coming to renovated Hogo space.
“Pearl’s will serve traditional bagels done right. (more…)
655 New York Ave, NW – location actually on 7th Street where the old Passenger used to be.
Looks like number eleven is up and running!
Ed. Note: I believe this is the old Passenger storefront at 1021 7th Street, NW.
This rental is located at 405 Warner Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2950 / 2br – 1500ft2 – Stunning 3 level Shaw rowhouse w/ rear yard. (NW/5th and Q) (more…)
Thanks to Kelley for passing on. This will be their second move. Before the 925 Rhode Island Ave NW, Olde City was located at 9th and N Street, NW (where Espita Mezcaleria is today.) The Rhode Island Ave location is where the new Banneker High School will be located. Updates when they find a new space.
1604 7th Street, NW via Hanumanh Signage Artwork: @goldenrabbitsilentmonkey
Hanumanh, “Lao Bar-Forward Restaurant by Chefs Seng Luangrath & Bobby Pradachith #LaoFoodMovement”, tweeted the good news last week:
“Tell your friends you’ll be waiting for them at the Monkey Bar on 7th st NW”
Their website says:
“Lao Bar-Forward Restaurant by Chefs Seng Luangrath & Bobby Pradachith
5pm-10pm (kitchen)
5pm-12am (bar)
Closed on Tuesdays
Walk-ins Only”
And a peek at that back patio: (more…)
