Jonathan writes:
“The sting of Google Maps describing it as “shady” with an updated satellite image to show all the trees gone :(“
Downtown
953 Palmer Alley, NW. Photo by Stephanie Arbetter
Thanks to Stephanie for sharing: “looks like Caudalie quietly closed its doors at CityCenterDC over the last week. Shelves are emptied and the windows are papered over.” (more…)
1829 M Street, NW
Thnks to Tasha for sending: “I haven’t heard of this place before– not a lot of vegan options in DC IMO. But passed it on my walk today and excited to try!”
Check out Bubbie’s menu here.
“Pick-up and Delivery available to most of the city.
Monday – Saturday 11:30am-8:30pm (closed Sundays)
Expanded morning hours coming soon!”
1634 I Street, NW
Thanks to Rob for sending: “it looks like Park Place Gourmet closed permanently at the end of last month. That place has been around FOREVER.”
Note from the owners (more…)
14th and L Street, NW photo by Joshua Collier “checkpoint at 14TH and L St NW this morning. Every car is getting stopped and questioned.”
Stefanie (and others) report this morning: “Downtown DC really locked up (assuming for Inauguration prep etc) – can’t go south of Gallery Place from at least 6th as far west as I can tell. I had a heck of a time getting to 395 this morning.”
8th and F Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon
From Alert DC:
“MPD reports the following road closures are in effect until further notice due to preparation for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (more…)
Photo by C Buoscio
Late last night MPD tweeted: “Traffic Advisory: On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at approximately 6 am, morning commuters should be aware of parking restrictions & potential street closures in the downtown area. Stay tuned for additional updates.”
I got lots of concerned queries asking what this was about. The Mayor now explains:
“Allow for additional travel time in and around downtown. All are encouraged to sign up for text alerts, text INAUG2021 to 888-777.
This is the beginning of the installation of the inauguration perimeter around the White House, the Mall, the Capitol and parts of downtown.” (more…)
John Marshall Park. 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Last week we were surprised to see the tent removed from the Mall. Thanks to Mike for sending on Friday next to the Canadian Embassy on Pennsylvania Ave, NW near the old Newseum. (more…)
“D.C. National Guardsmen to provide traffic control and crowd management during D.C. demonstrations”
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Arthur Wright via District of Columbia National Guard
From the D.C. National Guard:
“The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) is activating several hundred personnel today to support the city government during expected demonstrations this week.
Capital guardsmen have been requested by Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, director of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, on behalf of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and D.C. Fire and Emergency Services.
Approximately 340 personnel will support the city government Jan. 5 to 7 by providing crowd control at several Metro stations and assist police with street closures at multiple intersections to provide safety in and around pedestrian areas. (more…)
Photo by Geoff Livingston
Ed. Note: Last night the Washington Post reported that a Proud Boy leader was arrested for burning a Black Lives Matter banner last month and
“Police said Tarrio, who was in custody Monday evening, also was charged with two felony counts of possession of high-capacity ammunition feeding devices, which is a legal term for a magazine that allows guns to hold additional bullets.”
From the DC Attorney General’s Office:
“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued the following statement regarding the upcoming demonstrations that will take place in downtown D.C. on January 5 and 6.
“The District of Columbia is a community that respects every person. We also respect the First Amendment’s guarantees around freedom of expression and value peaceful protest as a hallowed American tradition.
“But the Constitution does not grant the right to commit violence or vandalize property, and there is certainly no right to engage in acts of hate.
“It has been publicly reported that several groups–including some that promote hate on a racial and religious basis–will be traveling to the District for demonstrations on January 5 and 6. Some may have plans to stay through the end of the week.
“Make no mistake: many of these individuals have stated that they are coming to the District to provoke residents and wreak havoc. (more…)
1201 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
My office is in the Ring Building across from the Connecticut Ave Brooks Brothers. I stopped in today to gather mail and was surprised to look across the street and see Brooks Brothers back from the dead and open. The store had closed, they even had ‘For Lease’ signs in the windows as of last week. However, today the signs are gone and dressed mannequins are back in the windows.”