915 U Street, NW
Another painful blow to what once was fell last week. Velvet Lounge posted on IG:
“Thank you so much for all the years of love. We are closing the physical establishment for good but we’d just like to say thank you and leave you with this. Please keep you head up and continue to try your best, you gave us some of your most beautiful years so thank you. @velvetloungedc and everyone who was ever apart of that experience. The end of an ear.” (more…)
Another reader shares some more damage from the shots fired on Wallach Place, NW around 1:15am: (more…)
7th and O Street, NW
From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 600 block of O Street NW. Lookout is for a black Chevrolet SUV, last seen eastbound on O Street NW.”
A reader reported: “10-20 shots fired 7th and o st NW 10:35 pm last night. Police had flashlights out looking for bullets on 7th st.”
More from MPD: (more…)
1119 V Street, NW
Late last month a reader sent word some of the best tacos in town would no longer be available. Alas it was true, here’s the official word from Tacos El Chilango:
“We’re very sad to announce after 9 years serving the neighborhood that we have decided to close Tacos El Chilango. The principal reasons are the increased scarcity of labor and personal health factors. (more…)
via google maps
A few readers reported to me from 14th and V St, NW hearing: “several loud gun shots at approximately 12:45am.”
MPD reports to me via email: “At approximately 12:40 am, MPD responded to the 1400 block of V Street, NW, for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, seated in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound, at the listed location. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. This case remains under active investigation at this time.”
This rental is located at 2250 11th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,395 / 1br – 600ft2 – 1 BR, 1BA w/ balcony Dream Condo Available July 15 -U Street Corridor! (The Lacey – 2250 11th Street Unit 302) (more…)
11th and U Street, NW
From Solly’s:
“We are indeed doing Charity Trivia at Solly’s every Wednesday, same time as pre-pandemic: doors @ 7, game @ 8. we are definitely looking for more charitable organizations to partner with. Please email [email protected] to book your charity!”
Ed. Note: We spoke about other restarted in person trivia options here.
From MPD:
“On July 11, 2021 at approximately 11:00 pm, officers of the First District responded to the report of a shooting on the 1400 block of 1st Street SW. Officers responded and found 3 adults, 1 female and 2 males shot on different parts of their bodies. (more…)
1934 9th Street, NW
This is the former Po Boy Jim space, briefly and before them was home toAxum. A liquor license placard for Vybrations Restaurant and Lounge says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving vegan food. (more…)
2221 14th Street, NW at Florida
Pizzeria Vetri closed here back in April 2019 (opened in June 2016.) But pizza is coming back!A new liquor license placard for Slice & Pie/Lucy says:
“A new class C Tavern serving pizza and light fare. (more…)