
Lots of folks have been writing in from 10th and V Street, NW: “any idea what this is?” (more…)

Lots of folks have been writing in from 10th and V Street, NW: “any idea what this is?” (more…)

2020 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Rachel for sending the latest from Rendezvous in the former Thai X-ing space near the 9:30 Club. Hard to make out from the signage but looks the lounge will be adding an ice cream spot in the day? Anyone know what’s up here?
Update: coneacopia’s IG says:
“Ice Cream Indulgence Reimagined
Decadent, flavored waffle cones paired with classic vanilla soft serve.
Location: Washington, DC”

1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street via BKK
From BKK Thai cookshop:
“Thanks all for 9 great years! We are grateful for all.
And look out for some of your favorite bkk dishes to appear at @beauthaidc soon!”

via google maps
A reader reports: “We just woke up to a shootout of 10-15 shots and some poor soul shot on 9th street nw, about half a block north of 930 club. Large police presence here now, around 130am.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting investigation in the 2100 block of 9th Street, NW. Lookout is for an Audi or Volkswagen SUV dark color occupied by (3-4) individuals wearing all dark clothing.”
Update:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal early morning shooting in Northwest. (more…)

700 V Street, NW at 7th/Georgia Ave
Holy smokes, thanks to B. for sending the Torrie’s listing:
“Restaurant for lease in Shaw. First time available in over 30 years, (more…)

12th and M Street, NW
Thanks to Lisa for sending around 8:50am: “Fire on M Street at 12th.”
From DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire upper floor of a multi story apartment building.”
“2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire involving 8th floor apartment in 9 story occupied apartment building. Had mayday call for firefighter in distress being resolved. A victim has been located in fire apartment. We continue to evacuate residents in distress.”
“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire knocked down. We continue to rescue residents in distress, including thru use of our aerial tower. This building contains many seniors. Dealing with smoke conditions on floors above. The mayday was safely resolved.”
From AlertDC: (more…)

Sham Shawarma had opened here back in January 2023. (more…)

7th and R Street, NW
A vacant lot for so long, holy mackerel did I do a double take when walking by… (more…)

1015 ½ 7th Street, NW
The placard for Flirt Cocktail Bar and Social Club says:
“New Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 100 and Total Occupancy Load of 280. (more…)