1214 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Cat for sending this important Chick Fil A PSA. Ed. Note: Also, for any Virginia readers eligible to vote in the Democratic primary – please do! Stay tuned for a CFA opening date.
Downtown
Photo by PoPville flickr user small craft
From MPD:
“From Friday, February 28, 2020 through Tuesday, March 3, 2020, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions the public and motorists should take into consideration.
The following streets will be closed from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 3, 2020: (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sending: “There are about a dozen permits on the front. It seemed like construction was stalled for a while but construction on the Thomas Circle Wawa has started. I miss West wing Cafe … :(”
One Thomas Circle, NW
1012 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Anderson for sending: “looks like another ones about to bite the dust on 14th. Boxes in the window and moving truck signs posted for 2/27.”
Point Chaud opened up here just over 10 years ago. (more…)
1800 M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to let you know there was some crazy shit going down at 18th and M, NW last night. People within the 1800M building received the following message.
Then the DC Fire Department told everyone to enter the building emergency shelters. Fire trucks were blocking off M St. We thought we’d be in for a long night.
Luckily, 10 minutes later we were given the all clear.
Lo and behold. This morning we find out the following from our courageous news team at Fox 5:
“All clear, sounds like someone may have pooped in the elevator.” (more…)
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Thanks to Kim for sending. Check out their menu here.
Ed. Note: A Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is also coming to the new Western Market Food Hall.
1303 19th Street, NW at N Street
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F Street, NW between 11th and 10th
Full police report from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch and Internal Affairs Division are investigating a homicide and a police involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the 700 block of 8th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 5:08 pm, uniformed members of the First District were on patrol in the area and heard the sounds of gunshots. They located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and observed a suspect fleeing the scene. Officers pursued the suspect into the 700 block of 10th Street, Northwest, where there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and the officers. The suspect was apprehended in the area of 11th and H Streets, Northwest. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the suspect and victim to local hospitals for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The suspect was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The decedent has been identified as 29 year-old Terence Dantzler, of no fixed address. (more…)
Because Kosta is the man and has been the man for 30+ years!! “I arrive everyday between 2-3am to receive fresh produce and proteins… Remember, The Food I serve to you is the same food my family eats every night…”
1120 19th Street, NW
1829 M Street, NW
Ed. Note: This space was most recently home to Flipside Filipino restaurant which closed in January.
Thanks to the folks at Cafe Mia for letting us know they’ve opened and sharing their Menu (PDF) with us. “Our specialty is Peruvian style rotisserie chicken but we serve other great items as well.” They also have a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich served on brioche for $6 :)
Peek inside: (more…)
Sarah sends the above: “red+green in Thomas circle this morning” [The authorities have been alerted.]
Thanks to Paul for sending this morning’s tough way to wake up from Brentwood and 13th Sts NE (more…)