14th and U St, NW
A reader reports Subway and Dunkin Donuts have both been closed on the corner of 14th and U St, NW. More info when it becomes available.
U Street
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1530 U Street, NW
Looks like something’s Joint Custody is coming to the former basement space of Ginger Root at 1530 U St, NW. Joint Custody originally opened at 2337 18th St, NW below Pharmacy Bar in Sept. 2011. Ginger Root closed their basement space in May.
U Street Movie Series – Movie night 2 — The Nine lives of Marion Barry:
The U Street Movie Series presents the second movie of the series Wednesday, July 17th with The Nine Lives of Marion Barry at the Harrison Recreation Center between 13th & 14th on V Street, NW). The gates open at 7 pm, and a DJ will play until sundown when the movie starts. Harrison Recreation Center is being renovated, but the field is open for sports use and the movie series. Rain dates are a week later than the original date.
The movie series benefits the Friends of Harrison Recreation Center, and many neighborhood businesses are sponsoring the series this year.
The Nine Lives of Marion Barry (2009)
Many people remember Marion Barry as the philandering drug-addled mayor of the nation’s capital. He’s the poster boy for corruption, a pariah. Yet to others, Marion Barry is a folk hero who has dominated Washington D.C. city politics for over 40 years. Today, Barry is once again in the political limelight. Who is Marion Barry, really? A hero? A scoundrel? For the first time, Marion Barry: Not Down for the Count reveals the complete unforgettable story. Written by Toby Oppenheimer
Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.
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1342 U Street, NW
Back in late May we noted the old Polly’s fence had been removed from in front of Desperados. Do you like the new wooden one?
You can see what the old Polly’s one used to look like here.
The photo above was tweeted to us after the Trayvon Martin verdict last night around 1:30am from U Street by @lalaginger.
From CBS CBS News:
“Following nearly three weeks of testimony, a jury of six women in the George Zimmerman trial has found the former neighborhood watch volunteer not guilty of second-degree murder.
He was also found not guilty of the lesser offense of manslaughter, which the jury also weighed.”
Photo by @therealmarta
Avoid U Street between 16th and 17th RT @IAFF36: Working fire 1603 U St NW 3 story apartment building.
@therealmarta tweets us:
“Scene now @ fire @ 16th @ U St. NW – top floor of small apt bldg. Lots of smoke. People nearby seem safe”
@MuddyMaeSuggins tweets us:
“it’s definitely more than 3 stories, retail in basement. Caramel boutique in basement”
@wkt1969 tweets us:
“Seems to be under control but street still closed”
Updates as more info as it becomes available.
Update from a resident:
“This is my building! I was walking out on my way to work at 9:45 am (yes, late) and saw a little smoke out from the top floor window. I walked next door to the fire department and told them and they sprang into action. Within minutes there was a plume of smoke coming out. They did extinguish it but I’m not allowed back in the building yet.”
More photos after the jump. (more…)
2108 Vermont Ave, NW
From an email:
“Duffy’s Irish Pub has received approval from ABRA this afternoon for our outside patio [open until 11pm]. As many know we have sought a patio for a very long time. We would like to thank all the many,many neighbors who wrote ABRA in support of Duffy’s. It will take a us a short time to get up and ready. We hope to have the patio open by August 1st.”
And in other Duffy’s news – tonight is the $1 Beers Furlough Happy Hour from 4-7pm.
From MPD:
“Third District officers assigned to work an anti-burglary detail observed a suspicious male in an alley in the 2200 block of 13th Street, NW. The officers made contact with the subject and noticed a metallic object and corresponding bulge in the subject’s waist area. Further investigation revealed that the subject had a loaded MAC 11 with an extended magazine in the waist band area. The subject was placed under arrest and charged with multiple weapon related charges.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department on (202) 727-9099.”
13th and U St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word:
Boundless is Moving!
Starting July 20, continue the deep study and focused attention you deserve at:
Boundless Yoga @ Unity Woods Yoga Center/Woodley Park
2639 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite c-102
Washington, DC 20008(directly across from the Woodley Park metro stop and steps away from the Circulator bus!)
We will continue to teach the same high-quality workshops and semi-privates on Saturdays, with Elissa, James, Carol, and Kim. On Sundays, we will offer classes in the afternoon through the evening! Check out the July/August workshops and programming Saturday schedule here! While this schedule is reduced from the yoga we’ve offered in three locations on U Street over the past 12 years, our top teachers will continue on at Boundless @ Unity Woods teaching their deeply devoted and intelligent classes that will carry your weekend learnings into the week and beyond.
We recognize that the move from 13th/U will be very challenging — a bummer! — especially if you live or work close by. We hope sincerely that you will continue your regular yoga practice during the week and join us for the intensive, high-quality, hands-on yoga training you have come to love at Boundless.
Boundless Yoga opened up at 13th and U St, NW in April 2011. Previously they were located at 1522 block of U Street currently home to the Foundry.
1904 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Four years ago when Policy opened its doors at the corner of 14th and T Streets, NW, there weren’t a lot of other dining or nightlife choices on the street. Today it’s a very different scene, with a flourish of new cafes, restaurants and bars that add to the critical mass and strong draw to 14th street in mid-city. To capture the attention of the legions of diners and nightlife seekers, Policy has revamped its dinner and cocktail menus. The new offerings set the tone for a new attitude that embraces the creativity and excitement of 14th street as a dining destination, with new appeal for guests from all over the city, and the region.
“Feedback from our guests is always very valuable, and we know it’s important to evolve our concept and improve on every part of the guest experience. That’s what has truly inspired our new food and cocktail menus,” offered General Manager Tiffany Penn. “I’m really pleased with what our culinary team has done and look forward to sharing the new menu with DC diners.”
At center is a new dinner-minded menu, prepared with only fresh and authentic ingredients, scratch made sauces and original recipes that bring together vibrant and diverse flavors. The culinary team at Policy has increased the number of plates overall, adding more vegetarian options, with a couple new vegan dishes as well. (more…)