Thanks to DanielleinDC for sending “At 17th & K around 7:20 a.m.”
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“STOLEN BOSTON TERRIER
from car at 9th and K Street NW
$$ REWARD OFFERED $$
Stolen between 1-2 p.m. on May 17th
Call (224)440-6552
Email [email protected]
Dog is 4 months old, 9 pounds, 4 white paws & red harness”
via google maps
From MPD:
“First Police District Units were called to respond for the report of a Robbery Hold Up Gun which occurred today at approximately 9:45 AM in the 1000 block of G Street, NW. The complainant reported that he was on the way back from the bank and carrying an empty money deposit bag in his hands as he walked when he was approached by a B/M wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, armed with a handgun who robbed the employee of the money deposit bag containing only a money deposit receipt. The suspect made good his escape on foot possibly into Metro.
This case is being investigated by the First District Detectives Office. Anyone with information is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099. You can also use the TEXT TIP service by texting information to 50411.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user m01229
From a press release:
“Feeding the 5000 DC OFFERS FREE LUNCH MADE FROM OTHERWISE wasted FOOD TO THOUSANDS ON MAY 18
Feedback and DC Central Kitchen host a food festival that provides a delicious free lunchtime feast, made entirely from fresh, top-quality ingredients that would have otherwise been wasted
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Top DC Chefs – José Andrés, Spike Mendelsohn, and Anthony Lombardo, food policy experts and local organizations will be on hand to inform the public on issue of unnecessary food waste
All are welcomed to attend and to take action by appealing to the food industry to enact voluntary measures to take #foodwaste #OffTheMenu
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13th and I Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Devon & Blakely coming to former Port of Piraeus location on NE corner of 13th & Eye. They’ve been working on the interior for quite some time now, but today is the first I’ve noticed any signage.”
1413 K Street, NW
Caviar fusion lounge out, “Southern-style BBQ” in at 1413 K Street, NW formerly home to the Tattoo Bar. The new liquor license placard posted out front says:
“Restaurant serving Southern-style BBQ. Requesting Entertainment Endorsement for Live Entertainment and Cover Charge. Total Occupancy Load is 350 with seating for 55.”
From a press release:
“The cherry blossoms are gone, and the temperatures are rising, which means another D.C. summer is almost here. The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) kicks off the first of 22 Farragut Fridays on May 6, in Farragut Square Park at Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. Last year, more than 39,000 people attended Farragut Fridays.
Farragut Fridays is a free outdoor summer event that brings together area workers, residents, and visitors to enjoy innovative activities in one of the city’s most well-known parks. Throughout the day, people can use the free Wi-Fi at Outdoor Office (9–11 a.m., 3–5 p.m.), enjoy a variety of activities at Picnic in the Park (Noon–2 p.m.), and spread out their blankets for an election-themed Golden Cinema (Sunset). The complete schedule of activities and movie titles can be found at goldentriangledc.com/farragutfridays.
Grab some lunch and enjoy a Picnic in the Park with the unique pop-up experiences coming each week — from programming courses to musical performances and some adoptable puppy playtime.
The pop-up schedule includes: (more…)
