16th and K Street, NW looking towards the White House
From DDOT:
“Today, Mayor Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announce that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 and is expected to conclude by October 1, 2021. (more…)
1120 20th Street NW
Ed. Note: In April 2020 PF Chang’s closed after many years in Friendship Heights.
Thanks to Jess for sending word about PF Chang’s To Go coming to the Lafayette Center around 20th and L Street, NW. (more…)
Photo by Michele Banks. Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”
Thanks to Michele for sending some photos from Franklin Square Park: “more grass, plants, skinny new trees.” Massive progress since we last checked in April. (more…)
13th and M St, NW photo by Takehiro Nakamura
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2054hrs in the 1200 block of 13th St NW. Two suspects stopped.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
Updates when MPD releases full report.
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815 Connecticut Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Noted restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s first Washington restaurant, The Bombay Club, will close on Sunday, July 4, for a total renovation in both the front and back of the house, reopening for service on Monday, August 2. Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi will also introduce new dishes while keeping the signature classics at this landmark restaurant, situated steps from the White House at 815 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Bombay Club opened in 1988, as Washington’s first sophisticated Indian restaurant. It has consistently received high praises from dining critics, noting the exceptional experience the restaurant afforded diners. U.S. presidents and celebrities alike have returned repeatedly for the classic Indian fare, enjoyed in a plush setting that was designed for gracious entertaining. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a vehicular homicide resulting from a hit and run that occurred on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in the intersection of 14th and K Street, Northwest.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 12:54 am, the driver of a Acura TLX was traveling north bound, at high rate of speed north, in the 900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The Acura proceeded through a red traffic light at the intersection of 14th and K Street, Northwest, and collided with a Hyundai Elantra, which was traveling east bound on K Street NW. The Acura pushed the Hyundai north bound through the intersection, where a BMW X5, collided with the driver’s side rear of the Acura. (more…)
1817 M Street, NW Photo by Fava Pot
Ed. Note: This is the former Oki Bowl, Sala Thai, Moaz space.
Thanks to Lara for passing on from Fava Pot:
“Egypt in the heart of DC! We are honored to present Egyptian Street Food by Fava Pot!!
Who said going back to work from the office is boring? Our team will make lunching in DC is so much fun from now on! Stay tuned for our hole in the wall at M street@dupontcircledc
Sneak Peek at some of our mouth watering Egyptian goodnees that we will serve at M street” (more…)
photo by 202annie, view from “Johnson Ave and R Street, NW”
So about that storm Thursday night, from the National Weather Service:
“National Weather Service #storm survey confirmed two #tornadoes touched down in Arlington, VA and Washington, DC.” (more…)
Dismount Zone at 13th and L Street, NW. (more…)
Cam sends around 8:40 this morning: “Every day I think to myself the intersection of Massachusetts, L, and 11th Streets is the worst intersection I’ve ever seen. Surprise, accident there this morning”