1201 U Street, NW
Big U Street news for the former Islander space from the Washington Post:
“Don’t expect subtlety at the bar, set to be named Archipelago. The interior will be covered in bamboo, thatch and tiki idols.
Archipelago is expected to open before the end of the year.”
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Ben Fishel for sending last night. So freaking awesome.
A few weeks ago we learned that the last vestige of the awesome old mural at 11th and U St, NW was painted over. I gotta say – the new mural turned out pretty great.
Having said that – part of me wishes there was a way they could’ve restored the old mural…
Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns
A reader reports Saturday night from the U Street metro station:
“I was just waiting for a train around 6 when a fight broke out and one of the guys was thrown on the tracks. He got up and it looked like WMATA delayed the train to make sure it was clear. No one seemed to do anything other than clean up the blood. It looks like both guys ran out the 10th St exit.”
Sadly seems like just another Saturday Night in the District these days.
UPDATE from WMATA:
“I wanted to let you know that there was more going on than just cleaning. MTPD took the suspect involved in this incident into custody in the area of Sherman Ave and Euclid St NW. He was transported back to U Street Station where he was positively identified by the victim. Arrested, charged with simple assault. Both parties involved in the fight were checked by medics — neither required transport.
Suspect is 20yo male, resident of NW DC.”
jk law tweets us:
“does anyone think #14andV should get its own Twitter handle? Huge @DCPoliceDept presence, no shots heard”
Joe tweets us an update:
“big fight between several people that spilled into the street”
Matt reports just before 11pm last night:
“Gunshots again! Maybe 5 in a row. Basically the same spot near V/14th NW as last week’s incident.”
Jim reports:
“Another possible shooting in the 1400 block of V St NW. Police are in the street, appearing to look for bullets/casings.”
H reports:
“Pretty sure there was another shooting on V st and 14th a bit more down the block this time. I heard 5 shots this time, had my window open.”
T reports:
“Thought I heard 5 – 6 fired in quick secession. Cops on the scene within 2 minutes, with lights and sirens up, seem to confirm it.”
Nevermind I don’t want to know. Outside the gas station at 15th and U Street, NW.
2017 14th Street, NW
Good investigative work from Kate Morton:
“Saw a GM posting & trademark app for “Quarter + Glory” on 14th from @PublicHouseColl”
“I did some digging & 1 location option is 2017 14th Street NW, former home of Jin.”
Last week we learned about Jin closing. Stay tuned for updates.
“When: Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6-9pm
Where: Ben’s Next Door on U Street NW [1213 U St, NW]
What: A Book Swap!—attendees are asked to bring a book (in good condition) that they will swap with another book at the event. Tickets are $10 and get you one complimentary drink and access to happy hour deals throughout the event. Ben’s will be donating $1 from every food and drink sale directly to Room to Read. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow young DC professionals who are interested in literacy and girls’ education and get a new book while you’re at it! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase with the chance to win gift cards to Ben’s Chili Bowl, gift cards to Solly’s on U Street, fun book-related swag and more!
How to get tickets: Tickets can be bought in advance here. The first 40 registrants through Eventbrite will get a free copy of Judy Smith’s (the real life Olivia Pope) book! Tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card at the door as well.
Info on what Room to Read is all about (more…)
