1213 U Street, NW
The big news from Ben’s:
“Ben’s Reopens on Friday, May 1st…A moment to celebrate! ❤️
There are places you visit, and then there are places that help define a city.
For nearly seven decades, Ben’s Chili Bowl has been part of the heartbeat of Washington, D.C. — a place where stories are shared, history is witnessed, and community is built every single day.
On Friday, May 1st at Noon, (more…)
“MPD is seeking the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children Saturday night and fled the scene. The operator was part of a larger group of illegal ATV and dirt bike riders.”
Full release from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children and fled the scene Saturday evening in Northwest.
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 14th Street and Chapin Street, Northwest, for the report of a crash. Officers discovered two juvenile males who were injured after being struck by a dirt bike operator as they rode an e-bike in the bike lane. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported one juvenile male unconscious to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The second injured child was treated on scene for minor injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the dirt bike operator lifted the bike onto its back wheel just before the collision. The dirt bike operator fled the scene, continuing northbound on 14th Street with a large group of ATVs and dirt bikes.
The suspect who struck the children, and the larger group of illegal vehicle operators were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in this video: (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Looks like they’re putting up new signage at the former site of Alero, 1301 U St NW, which closed last summer. (more…)
See maps for Navy Yard, Chinatown and U Street below.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the establishment of three Juvenile Curfew Zones.
The Juvenile Curfew Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety. (more…)
1336 U Street, NW
So much history here. There was a time and all but seriously there was a time…
Hopefully somebody worthy purchases it and restores the space to it’s proper glory: (more…)
2001 11th Street, NW at U Street
“ICON DC | 4 Levels | 3 Unique Spaces | Over 12,000 Sq Ft
2001 11th St NW – Washington, DC | Coming Soon 🌈”
ICON sends the above pic to us: “We’re kinda excited for this moment getting the neon working ❤️🔥 We are focused on getting the outside back to looking beautiful again – We will be rehabbing the piano keys so the work again and the saxophone as well.”
Nice!
ICON wrote in late February:
“ICON DC Update
We’re continuing to move through the licensing process while completing decor updates inside the space.
Our goal is to host select pop-up events in March as we wait for our liquor license approval.
ICON DC will open in phases, and hiring will also happen in phases as we build toward full operations. (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
You know, the old Polly’s spot.
A peek in the Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails window: (more…)
Check out Oz Burger’s menu here.
Got a look in the window of the new coming to the old pizza spot at 1344 U Street, NW: (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
The Streets Market coming to U Street will go from the alley all the way down to where Poppin Mess Champagne & Dessert Bar was supposed to come (the former Bin 1301 wine bar) space: (more…)
16th Street, NW between Q and Corcoran
From MPD:
“On Friday, February 27, 2026, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Third District officers were flagged down near the intersection of 14th Street, NW, and U Street, NW, for the report of a man making threats while brandishing a knife. Officers located the suspect, still brandishing a knife, in the 1600 block of 16th Street, Northwest. (more…)