From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., the victim was walking in the rear of the 4200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, when the suspect approached her and grabbed her from behind. The suspect began strangling the victim. The victim was able to defend herself, at which point the suspect stole the victim’s phone and fled. (more…)
4340 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Acacia Bistro
Work HAS started at the Dog Haus coming to Van Ness. And scuttlebutt confirmed!
Thanks to Jenny and Kevin for sending word of the Dog Haus coming soon signage: (more…)
4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jenny for sending: “Active demo at the former Acacia restaurant: (more…)
4400 Connecticut Ave, NW
One reader reports, “they did not pass building inspection…”
Avis’ website so closed: (more…)
4304 Connecticut Ave NW
Check out the options at Viet Chopsticks including PHO, Banh Mi, and Stir Fried goodness: (more…)
4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
The Whale Tea has opened in Van Ness: (more…)
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Rachel Perrone
Thanks to Rachel for sharing the proof the Mom’s Organic Market in Van Ness really did open today: (more…)
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Well that was exhausting. HOWEVER, unlike the Ellwood Thompson’s saga, at least their actually opening.
The official word from MOM’s:
“MOM’s Organic Market Van Ness-UDC: Opening April 4th!
Founded in 1987 in Beltsville, Maryland, MOM’s is the premier independent organic grocery chain in the Mid-Atlantic region. MOM’s Purpose is to protect and restore the environment.
5% of MOM’s Van Ness Grand Opening sales on April 4th-6th will go to local environmental organizations, Plastic Pollution Coalition and Earth Conservation Corps.
The new store features: (more…)
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Peter for sending the latest at Mom’s:
“Some movement at Mom’s- the entrance doors are working.”
But that’s not all – thanks to Kathryn for sending – Mom’s Organic Market finally makes the official call: (more…)
4339 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sam for passing on from Calvert Woodley:
“After 26 years at Calvert Woodley, it is with heartfelt emotion and gratitude that I announce the sale of CW to Jay and Tanvi Patel from nearby Chevy Chase.
Calvert Woodley, and Woodley Wine & Liquor before that, has been in my family since 1966, (more…)
