1440 8th Street, NW across from the Giant grocery store
“Oyster Oyster is from Restaurateur Max Kuller, Chef Rob Rubba & Barman Adam Bernbach”
The placard says:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 40 and Total Occupancy Load of 80. Summer Garden with 25 seats.” (more…)
911 V Street, NW
Thanks to Ethan for sending. Back in 2016 (and 2015) we noted it was for sale. Anyone hear about the future plans?
pre-opening at 8th and Florida Ave, NW in July 2018
Thanks to Jesse for passing on from ModCloth:
“We are sad to announce that the ModCloth IRL will be closing at the end of October. We will miss being a part of your fashion journey in DC. (more…)
“Aerial rendering of the Grimke School redevelopment.” courtesy Community Three
From a press release:
“After a decade of planning with the government and people of Washington, DC, Community Three has broken ground on a $45 million mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Metro-adjacent Grimke School, including a new home for the African American Civil War Museum. The 133,000 square foot project will include multifamily residential, office space, live-work “maker” units, and ground-floor retail. (more…)
jfcass (and many others) reported around 11:10pm:
“heard what sounded like three gunshots at 6 & Florida. Lots of cops and ambulance at Rito Loco.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Florida Avenue NW. An adult female has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening injury to the arm.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Yikes. Thanks to Ian for sending:
“This pick up truck has been parked at 6th and Q Street, NW, in Shaw, since the weekend. (more…)
Thanks to Lauren for sending the shot above: “new signage where the Bird used to be! Any intel? (Logan Circle/Shaw)”
via google maps
From MPD (sent at 3:12am):
“The Third District is currently investigating an incident in which an adult male walked into a local hospital with what appears to be a non life threatening gunshot wound to the arm. Officers and detectives on scene believe the incident may have taken place inside of a residence in the 1300 block of 7th Street NW and are continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Ed. Note: Info on “Shaw Emergency Special” meetings here
From ANC Rep Alex Marriott:
“Many of you have reached out to ask about the recent shootings in the Shaw neighborhood and the steps MPD is taking to curb this violence. To respond to these questions, ANC 6E is holding an emergency special meeting at the Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library (1630 7th St., NW) on Wednesday (10/9) at 7:00 pm.
MPD Third District Commander Emerman will be in attendance, along with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, to respond to our questions.
If you cannot make Wednesday’s meeting, ANC 6E is partnering with the United House of Prayer to hold a second meeting on the recent violence at 1721 7th St., NW at 6:00pm on Thursday (10/10).
Please come to one or both of these meetings and voice your concerns!”
This rental is located at 950 Florida Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3000 / 2br – 1216ft2 – Welcome Home to 950 Florida Ave (more…)