1819 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Julia for sending: “Sign went up today on the old el centro building!” For those not familiar with the Salazar plans:
“Mission Group, DC-based owners of big bars and restaurants, will add another location to its roster in late 2021 when Salazar, a, 8,000 square-foot three-level venue with four bars levels and a rooftop deck, opens at 1819 14th Street. (more…)
Thanks to Alyssa for sending: “Another hero hawk helping to keep the rat population in check near U Street.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1314 U Street, NW
Thanks to NH for sending last night: “The smith on U street closing!! They just found out today… I had a reservation there Saturday and they called me today to say they’re closing for good!”
I called to confirm and was told that today is indeed their last day, (more…)
1409 T Street, NW (formerly home to Taqueria Nacional)
Thanks to Meghan for sending: “new sign 14th & T in the old Taqueria space”
Butter Me Up posting a liquor license here back in June. (more…)
photo by Matt Ackland
Alan Henney reported around 6:30pm:
“OFF-DUTY OFFICER’S SUV STOLEN DURING HOP-IN, SERVICE GUN INSIDE/ MANHUNT— Thief jumped in while the silver 2018 Equinox sat in Capitol Hill area. He rammed police car at 500 Fl Ave NW. He drove to 1300 V St NW where he abandoned the SUV on foot. GUN IS MISSING.”
“Update: Thief is in custody, but the Sig Sauer 9 m.m. handgun is still missing.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the 1200 Block of U Street, Northwest. (more…)
This rental is located at Florida Avenue near 10th. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,990 / 2br – 850ft2 – U Street Townhouse with Garden (2BR/1BA, furnished or unfurnished) (Washington DC, U Street Area) (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the 1200 Block of U Street, Northwest.
At approximately 11:01 pm, members of the Third District located and unconscious adult male suffering from stab wounds at the listed location. (more…)
Thanks to Adam for sending: “Bald eagle family over U Street. Just sitting outside working on the front stoop when…wow!”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
16th and T Street, NW
Emir asks: “There are endless sirens since 15min in NW DC by U Street with at least 10/15 fire trucks heading west, what’s going on?”
Thanks to David for sending the photo above just before 10:30am.
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 1900 block 16th St NW. 2 story row house smoke showing.”
Video from DC Fire and EMS: (more…)