“File under things I never thought I’d see:
A pro-Post Office protest, right outside my front door.” (more…)
Adams Morgan
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20th and S Street, NW
Readers started reporting around 10pm: “what is going on on 16th and V / Florida NW? Multiple cop cars on both corners plus back along 17th and Florida”
at 10:30pm:
“Just rode my bike through 18th and Columbia. Small fires on the road, newspaper boxes strewn throughout, heavy police presence. People were already gone west on Columbia.”
at 11:45pm:
“Protesters have been kettled at 18th and Willard for at least an hour. Whole block police taped off. Chants of “why are we being detained?” breaking out.”
at 12am:
“One protester in medical distress just taken away on a stretcher.”
18th and Willard St, NW
The Washington Post reported:
“Tysean Hoffman, of Alexandria, said the group of marchers numbered about 50 and began to march from Meridian Hill Park (also known as Malcolm X Park) toward the Third District police station and throughout Northwest Washington.
Some marchers lit fireworks, turned over trash cans and may have lit at least one trash can on fire, Hoffman said. But there was no damage to property and the marchers were otherwise peaceful.”
Updates when/if MPD/DC Gov releases more info.
More photos: (more…)
2179 18th Street, NW. Photo by Joe Flood
“Dear PoPville,
I’d like to hear thoughts on the Adams Morgan tennis courts on 18th street, home of many interpretations given the lack of guidance around the line system.
Are there 2 lines (one for each court)? And if you arrive to play tennis, do you need to pick one court to wait at and hope you picked the faster line?
Or is there one line for both courts? If there’s just one line, where is the best place for the line to form so that people realize there’s a line already. (more…)
2434 18th Street, NW
Last week we learned that the old Taste of Seoul space (forever the old Meskerem spot to many) was becoming a “Brazilian street food place”. New signage is up revealing the name to be Copacabana. Obviously. I hear they are hoping to open by October but they look pretty close so I’ll be sure to update when we get an exact opening date. STAY TUNED.
1764 Columbia Rd, NW
Thanks to GRC for sharing: “a long awaited positive update from last night !! “Coming Soon” in the window after windows were papered over for months”
Back in February we learned that New York Grill would be opening in the former Maiwand Grill space (previously the longtime home to O’Tasty.)
A peek inside: (more…)
This rental is located at 1951 Biltmore Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2985 / 2br – Stylish 2 bed 2 bath in Adams Morgan w/exposed brick- (Adams Morgan) (more…)
2434 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Eric for the heads up: “I was just walking up 18th Street and saw some folks with a Brazilian flag outside the old Taste of Seoul space next to Mellow Mushroom. Going to be a Brazilian street food place, caipirinhas too!” (more…)
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Adam for sending the Johnny’s Half Shell Update [it augurs well indeed!]:
“I was walking in Adams Morgan today when I saw the owner of Johnny’s Half Shell painting the patio fence [both of us has masks on]. I excitedly asked if this meant they were reopening, to which he replied that they were going to try to reopen after labor day. (more…)
1781 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Jeffrey for passing on from Red, White and Basil:
“As you know, covid-19 has taken a toll on DC’s restaurant landscape. We appreciate your loyalty to Red, White and Basil, and want to thank you for your support. It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying our food every day.
Unfortunately, we find it necessary to pause our operation for the next 90 days, so we can reassess where things stand. (more…)
Thanks to Katie for sending: “Beaver spotted in Navy Yard. He jumped out of the Anacostia right in front of me.”
Meanwhile in Adams Morgan, Adam sends, well, I’ll call him Lucas: (more…)