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All Souls and Bedrock Billiards Join those requiring proof of vaccination

By Prince Of Petworth

From All Souls (725 T Street, NW):

“New door signs. We were waiting on @MayorBowser… Suppose we’ll just have to follow the example set by @ivyandconey”

From Bedrock Billiards (1841 Columbia Road, NW):

“Beginning Monday, August 16th,
Proof of covid-19 vaccination or negative test result within the past 72 hours required to enter Bedrock Billiards. Thank you for doing your part!”

All Souls and Bedrock Billiards join Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.

“Temporary Lane Closures for Florida Avenue NW & 9th Street NW Reconstruction Project Beginning August 9”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Developing: Fire reported in Shaw/U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Ben’s Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC opened inside the Convention Center

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Lauren Parnell Marino

From the Mayor’s Office yesterday:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the reopening of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and joined Events DC in announcing the addition of two locally-owned vendors inside the Convention Center, Ben’s Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.

“We have been inviting people to come back and experience DC, and it is always important to us that visitors are able to experience the real DC. It doesn’t get more DC than Ben’s Chili Bowl or a whole shop filled with items made by DC creatives,” said Mayor Bowser. “Spread the word: DC is open and so is our Convention Center.”

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center opens ahead of two major conventions, Otakon and Awesome Con. (more…)

“Effective August 6 proof of vaccination will be required for entry.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1537 7th Street, NW

From Ivy and Coney:

“Effective August 6 proof of vaccination will be required for entry.

Physical card, pic of card or http://myirmobile.com records accepted.

Update: We also accept a negative covid test within 48 hours. While we think everyone should get vaccinated for the greater good (along with the obvious personal benefit), we don’t aim to discriminate against anyone. We just want to keep everyone safe and create an environment where all guests are comfortable.” (more…)

Shooting in Shaw around 11:30pm. Update Homicide.

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who messaged us about last night’s shooting in Shaw: “heard about 10-15 quick gunshots near 8th and O NW”

“Another shooting, 8th and O st NW. cops searching for bullets. A seemingly simultaneous car accident at 9th and O”

Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the 700 block of O Street, Northwest.

At approximately 11:15 pm, members of the Third District were in the area of the listed location when they heard the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead. A second adult male victim sought treatment at a local hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The decedent has been identified as 31 year-old Kervin Sanches, of Northeast, DC. (more…)

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