Dupont Circle

Decedents Identified in House Fire: 1600 block of Riggs Place, Northwest

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have identified a decedent from the local fire that took place in the 1600 block of Riggs Road, Northwest on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

The decedent has been identified as 24 year-old Michael Patrick McLoughlin of Northwest, Washington, DC.”

and

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have identified a second decedent from the local fire that took place in the 1600 block of Riggs Road, Northwest on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

The second decedent has been identified as 25 year-old Nina May Brekelmans of Northwest, DC. An adult male decedent was previously identified in this case.”

Props to “Two AMAZING bike messengers”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My boyfriends apartment at 13th and Park NW was broken into over the weekend while we were out of town. They stole multiple items (a brand new MacBook Pro, two Nikon SLR’s, PS4, etc) including his prized possession, his Cinelli road bike that he has been building for years.
We had friends in the DC bike community post pics of it on all the groups/blogs and today got a message that a woman was trying to sell it in Dupont Circle.

Two AMAZING bike messengers recognized the bike and confronted her, taking this picture (thats HIS bike in the pic that she is holding onto, and this pic has also been shared with the police). She fled the scene when she heard police were on their way but we got the bike!!!

Wanted to share this with the community with the hopes of 1: finding this person 2: recovering some of the other items 3: maybe they know about other burglaries in the area. Any help would be amazing – if anything, just WATCH OUT for this person!!!!!”

Terrible Fire in Dupont Row House Kills Two, Fire Fighters Also Injured

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to all who tweeted and emailed about the terrible fire in Dupont early this morning.

“Massive event at 17th and Riggs NW. Lots of smoke, Eric. Hear loud chain saw. Hope everyone is okay.”

“@dcfireems working hard to put out house fire 1600 block of Riggs NW. Apparently 2 injured so far”

“Multiple fire trucks, ambulances, and police on Riggs at 16th St NW”

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“2 alarm fire next my apt. last night on Riggs street, NW cores out a row house killing two. Others hurt”

From @dcfireems:

“UPDATE: 2 alarm fire. 1600blk of Riggs Pl NW. fire knocked down. 2 pts P1; 2 pts P2; 2 FFs w/minor inj. 6 pts total.”

Fox 5 reports:

“Sources tell FOX 5 two bodies pulled from the third floor were a male and a female. One person was found in the bedroom and the other in the hallway.”

Updates when more is known.

Today’s Rental is a studio for $1573 in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

1727 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

This rental is located at 1727 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest. The listing says:

“Spacious studio on the 8TH floor of this sought after building in the heart of Dupont Circle. All utilities are included. Enjoy the view from the rooftop and walk everywhere.”

Unfortunately no interior photos but for $1,573/Mo this studio might be worth checking out.

Check Out the Newly redesigned food menu at McClellan’s Retreat

By Prince Of Petworth

McClellan's Retreat, Washington, DC
photos courtesy of McClellan’s Retreat/Scott Suchman

From an email:

“The kitchen at McClellan’s Retreat is small, but the flavors on the newly redesigned food menu are big! Chef Christopher Morgan (The Partisan) is curating the new menu with snacks & sandwiches including:

– Angostura Beef Jerky ($6)

– Local Ham Board with House Mustard & Peach Mostarda ($14)

– Pork Belly Cuban sandwich – Mojo Pork Shoulder, Homemade Pickles, Swiss & Mustard with Zapp’s Chips ($13)

– Grilled Cheese sandwich ($8 – you can add ham & pepper jelly and chips for $3 more)

– Root Vegetable Escabeche with Farmer’s Cheese, Harissa & Flatbread ($13)

– Garden Panini – Asparagus, Swiss, & Garlic Aioli with Zapp’s Chips ($11)

The upper Dupont watering hole [Florida Avenue & S Street NW] also recently added two new specialty cocktails for the summer months, and has been hosting Game of Thrones watch parties at the bar on Sunday nights.”

Drybar coming to former Custom Fuel Space in Dupont this Summer

By Prince Of Petworth

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1635 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former Custom Fuel pizza location and Potbelly before that.

From a press release:

“After much anticipation, and as a result of the popularity of its shops in Georgetown and Bethesda, Drybar will open its third and fourth DC area locations this summer. Drybar’s refreshingly simple concept: “No cuts. No color. Just blowouts” has captivated a legion of loyal clients across the country. Now Drybar is heading to one of the most historic neighborhoods in our nation’s capitol (Dupont Circle) and is also settling into the hub of downtown (Penn Quarter). With additional openings on the horizon in NYC, Chicago, LA, and Denver, Drybar is on track to have over 50 locations nationwide by the end of 2015.”

Friendly Chihuahua Mix found in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dog found without collar on 17th St and New Hampshire Ave NW last night (5/21) around 11:30 PM. She is a happy and friendly chihuahua mix. Will be taking to shelter on New York Ave around 9:30 AM today. Hope to reunite her with owner – please call 215-206-1844.”

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