Sherman and Girard Street, NW
Cóilín reports: “I walked by Napoli this morning and it looks like they have abruptly closed up shop.”
An email to their PR reps reveals: “The restaurant has decided not to renew their lease at their current location, so they are temporarily closing their Columbia Heights doors as they search for a new DC location. (more…)
14th and Chapin Street, NW looking south
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Department of General Services (DGS) celebrated the completion of The Terrell, the Short-Term Family Housing (STFH) site in Ward 1 and the last of the eight STFH sites to open in the District. This achievement marks another milestone toward Mayor Bowser’s strategic plan to end homelessness and close DC General in favor of short-term family housing programs. Families are expected to begin moving into the Terrell in March 2021. (more…)
Thanks to Catherine for sending from DCUSA: “After over a year of anticipation and far too little information, there is FINALLY some indication that TBC is not a dream!!”
STAY TUNED.
3100 14th Street, NW at Irving St.
Thanks to all who passed on the Columbia Heights update from Krispy Kreme:
“Krispy Kreme in Columbia Heights will officially open its doors on February 9th at 6:00 AM. We can’t wait to see you!
Address: 3100 14th St. NW #102, Washington, DC 20010
STORE HOURS: (more…)
3615 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Drew for sending: “Bummer to see the Airedale isn’t coming back, but happy to see this sorry block of 14th won’t be completely empty. There’s a football, baseball, and soccer all in each star of their logo above the door.”
Updates as we learn more.
Photo by Katie McWilliams
Ed. Note: See the details closure and construction of the lower level here.
Katie writes: “The great tree purge of the lower level of MH/MX Park has begun. (ps I stayed behind the netting/fence)”
Matthias also shares: “Mature trees in #MeridianHillPark #MalcolmXpark are being felled at an alarming rate. Looks more destructive than restorative” (more…)
Photo by Caroline Z
Overlooking the fountain with Jeanne d’Arc in the background yesterday in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park: (more…)
10th and Otis Place, NW 7:37pm Saturday
From MPD 7:46pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the1000 Block of Otis Place NW. No lookout at this time”
From MPD: “On January 16, 2021, at approximately 7:22 pm, members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 3500 block of 14th Street NW for a shooting. Once on the scene a victim was located with a one gunshot wound. The Victim was treated at a local hospital and the Fourth District Detective’s office is investigating the incident.
If you have any information in regards to this incident contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
Later from MPD: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD around 2:30pm:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Euclid St NW inside of a residence. An adult male and an adult female have both been transported to area hospitals with gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
MPD tweeted: “Shooting in the 1200 block of Euclid St NW Lookout is for a B/M in his 20’s, long dreads style hair wearing an orange jacket hoodie.”
Updates when/if more is known.
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at approximately 1:00 PM in the 1300 block of Oak Street NW. The suspect is described as a black male 16-21 years old, 5’5″-5″6″, wearing a black and grey camouflaged jacket, with a short hair cut and blue jeans. He was last seen running in the 1300 block of Oak Street NW. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”