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A reader reports around 1:45pm: “Shooting between 8 and 7nw on t street”
Update: “They also tapped off the entrance to the Shaw metro all the way down to T street blocking off the 7th flats entrance”
From WMATA: “UPDATED: Yellow/Green Line Alert: Shaw-Howard’s 7th St entrance is closed due to a police investigation. The 8th St entrance remains open.”
Update from Metro Transit Police:
“Shaw-Howard (1/3): Approx 1:08 p.m., MTPD & MPD responded for report of gunshots at the station. Confirmed shooting occurred on platform following argument btwn individuals believed to be known to each other. One victim transported w/ non-life-threatening injury.
Shaw-Howard (2/3): [continued] Two suspects exited station at 8/R sts NW heading southbound. Lookout: (1) B/M, late teens/early 20s, black shirt w/vertical stripe down left front, jeans, white sneakers… (2) B/M, white t-shirt, blue jeans, gray shoes. CALL 911 if seen.
Shaw-Howard (3/3): [continued] The station remains open and trains are running normally; however, the 7th & S Street entrance is closed due to police investigation. Use 8/R entrance instead, or U Street Station at 10/U.”
Photo courtesy Levels UnlockeDC PUB by NKarlin
From a press release:
“Drink Company’s latest Pop-Up Bar celebrating all things esports is set to open Thursday, July 18 featuring three distinct spaces paying tribute to the District’s burgeoning gaming community and to three of the industry’s most popular games: Overwatch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and NBA2K19. The pop-up will feature Drink Company’s signature over-the-top décor, open play components, and game-themed cocktails. (more…)
2608 Georgia Ave, NW
This was formerly the home of the Pleasant Plains Workshop and Showoff apparel before them. Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
Looks like they’ll be open any day now: (more…)
Steve writes about the above: “I found a chunk of Himalayan sea salt with a nice form fitting canvas carrying case in the alley behind my house in Shaw the other day. Go figure!”
And Elizabeth finds the gem below this morning, also from Shaw: (more…)
Thanks to Kip for reporting:
“Heads up there were at least 6-8 shots fired this morning on 8th street between S and T st. One block from the north entrance to the Shaw Howard metro. Police are investigating. No reports of injuries yet but multiple shell casings have been found.”
1914 9th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on from Dino’s Grotto:
“After 14 Years…
It’s Time to Move On
It’s been a great run and we have had so much fun getting to know you all!
The Grotto, and Dino before, have been a labor of love. But now Kay and I need to move on to a new phase in our life. Owning a small independent restaurant is a life in itself. But now I need to retire from this life and enjoy the next phase of my life.
We are working with our landlords on transitioning out of the Grotto. We will operate the restaurant until mid September but that could change and we might close earlier if the new tenants want to move faster. (more…)
1219 9th Street, NW near the Convention Center
From a press release:
“Unconventional Diner was awarded Best Upscale Brunch at the RAMMYS (Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington) on Sunday, June 30th. To celebrate this customer-voted win, Unconventional Diner will begin serving “Everyday Brunch,” seven days a week from 9am to 2:30pm beginning this Monday, July 8th 2019. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to send along a frustrating saga of a developer getting its way by blocking roads in my neighborhood daily.
The condo construction site, at 6th and Wiltberger Streets NW, constantly blocks the entire width of Wiltberger. This means traffic — or if an emergency happens, first responders — can’t get through for the entire block. This has been happening daily, and the portable crane that lifts drywall and other materials into the new nearby condos have no permits, per DDOT’s searchable tool. (more…)