
U Street between 14th and 15th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word. This will be Solidcore’s 7th D.C. location. Updates as they get closer to opening.

U Street between 14th and 15th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word. This will be Solidcore’s 7th D.C. location. Updates as they get closer to opening.

Thanks to Jeffrey for sending this entry:
“guess the md drivers have trouble parking, too (U Street)”
Update from MPD:
“At approximately 4am this morning, MPD units responded to the 1200 block of U Street NW for the report of a motor vehicle accident. A Nissan traveling eastbound on U Street struck a Toyota that was parked in the curb lane on the south side of the street, causing the Toyota to mount the curb. The driver of the Nissan was stopped and determined to be operating under the influence, and was placed under arrest. There were no injuries reported as a result of this collision.”

Photo by flickr user @mjb
The iconic Duke Ellington mural was removed from the True Reformer building at 12th and U St, NW back in May 2012. At that time we were told repair could take up to a year. In 2013 we learned that:
“Local Artist Byron Peck would create a replica of his Duke Ellington mural on U Street. The Commission looked at all of the options for preservation. The structure behind the mural was eroding. The best option is a replica and Peck has agreed. The goal is to have an unveiling and installation by Duke Ellington’s birthday in April 2014.”
And after a few more years I had completely given up hope. Thanks to U Street Buzz for sending us word that they heard it was coming back.
I inquired as well and hear that “weather permitting” the mural should return sometime this April!! Fingers crossed and stay tuned.

12th and U Street, NW

via google maps
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a stabbing in the 900 block of U Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life-threatening wound to the abdomen. A suspect is in custody at this time.”

via google maps
“Members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are investigating a traffic collision involving a pedestrian, that occurred on Monday, February 11, 2019 at approximately 11:34 pm in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, NW. (more…)

This rental is located at 2006 15th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2025 GEM ON U STREET! HUGE ENGLISH BASEMENT W/ PRIVATE PATIO! (more…)

“We’ll be closing up the shop in March, taking a little break, and opening the Hyattsville location in the fall.”
Thanks to Justin for sending word: “Red Onion Records is going to be leaving their U street location and move up to Hyattsville.”
Red Onion moved to their current location back in 2015: (more…)

1212 U Street, NW
Behold Brooklyn Restaurant and Lounge. There was a Super Bowl Watch Party Sunday night. This is the former Alphonse space.

Peek in the window: (more…)

1811 14th Street, NW
From the Black Cat:
“Grand Opening of the Red Room
Friday Feb 8
no cover
Doors at 9:00PM
You didn’t think we’d take the Red Room away from you, did you? (more…)

1214 U Street, NW
Speaking of the Super Bowl.
“Dear PoPville,
Welp looks like the cycle continues. The Prospect has closed again and is looking to rebrand over the next several months (the same scenario that was supposed to happen last year). They have already closed, even with the Super Bowl this Sunday, they weren’t open last weekend or this week.”
Stay tuned.

This rental is located at 1822 15th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1695 Stunning Light-Filled Condo Great for Nightlife! (more…)