Hope reports:
“Walking to work past Ford’s theater this morning and a car was coming toward a bunch of us walking on the sidewalk. The car hit a trash can and the driver jumped out. A Good Samaritan turned the car off because it started to roll back down the sidewalk. FBI police chased driver down the street on foot. (more…)
16th and K Street, NW
In August 2018 we learned that the MINT gym would be closing downtown after 8 years.
Thanks to Ken for sending: “The new CVS in Farragut, the one in the Capitol Hilton where the Mint gym used to be, is now open.”
1750 Pennsylvania Ave, NW via Taylor Gourmet
Thanks to Maura for sending: “Welcome news on the work lunch front- Taylor on Pennsylvania near 18th reopening Monday!” (more…)
Yikes – thanks to Allie Alvis for sending: “Info from security guard at NMNH” Updates when/if we learn more.
UPDATE: (more…)
1800 Block of M Street, NW
Been getting lots of queries about a “Huge police presence this morning around Camelot/Empire area” this morning.
From MPD:
“At approximately 7:20 am this morning, Second District Officers responded to the 1800 Block of M Street, NW for a report of an unconscious person. (more…)
courtesy Slapfish
From an email:
“Slapfish, a modern seafood shack in Dupont Circle, will gift free lobster rolls to the first 100 guests through the door beginning at 11am this Friday (Sept. 6) as a “thank you” for a warm welcome to the neighborhood.” (more…)
923 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Nate for sending:
“Dua Coffee Open – 50% off today. Missed the $1 coffee yesterday, but still 50% off today.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
Thanks to a reader for passing on this notice from the Reagan Building:
“Please be advised that American Idol will be hosting their Washington, DC preliminary auditions here at the Building next week on Wednesday, September 4th between the hours of 6 AM and 5 PM. Contestants will be staged and lined up on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza, and be using the Berlin Wall entrance.”
1025 F Street, NW
Forever 21 opened up here with much fanfare back in 2010. CNBC reported yesterday:
“Apparel retailer Forever 21 is considering filing for bankruptcy as efforts to restructure its debt run dry, a person familiar with the situation told CNBC.” Thanks to a reader for the sending me the listing above:
“Looks like Forever 21 is closing their Metro Center location, leaving the only store D.C. in Georgetown.” (more…)
17th between H and I Street, NW
Whoa, wild. Thanks to Natalia for finding out who’s replacing the former Taylor Gourmet near Farragut Square – LebTav:
“Whether you visit our LT Cafe, LEBTAV or LT Market locations, you will find yourself grabbing a bite while on the go, or picking up prepared dishes from the grab and go section to take home. Relax in a casual setting, or call ahead for pickup, either way, you’re going to love it!”
Check out a LEBTAV menu: (more…)