H Street NE

Reader Reports Violent Assault at 10:15pm – 12th and K St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“I got this email from a friend this morning:

My cousin was pretty seriously assaulted last night on her way home from work last night. It was around 10:15 and happened at 12th and K Sts NW NE. The guy stole her iPad and food and basically beat the crap out of her. She’s in the trauma unit at GW hospital and her face is pretty messed up – she will probably need reconstructive surgery. Please, PLEASE be on the lookout when you are out at night by yourself – even if you are in an area you feel is safe. It sounds like the attack was pretty aggressive, even for a mugging.”

Update: @DCPolicedept tweeted:

“1D-Rob F & V, 2205 hrs, 12th & K St NE, LOF B/M, 20’s. gray hoodie, jeans dreds to shoulders, medium skin, slim build, south 12th St NE/2237”

and another twitter follower confirms:

“That was last night, in front of my house. NE.”

More details from a reader:

“She was waiting for the bus and a guy, came up and punched her in the face and took her purse and phone. There was a car at the intersection that started honking and actually tried to chase the guy, but he cut through the alley behind my house, so they stopped and got out to come back and help the woman. The police arrived pretty quickly, and within a few minutes they were searching the area, and picked up a suspect on H St. Fortunately he tossed her phone nearby, so she got that back, and with the security camera footage they were able to positively ID a guy they picked up minutes after.”

New “contra-flow” Bike Lanes on G and I Streets, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DDOT:

“Why bike lanes on G and I Streets?
G and I Streets are one-way, low traffic volume roads popular with cyclists. They provide a safe and attractive alternative to cycling on the much busier H Street commercial corridor, and were recommended in the city’s 2005 Bicycle Master Plan. Up to 60 bicyclists per hour have been counted on these streets.* The soon-to-open streetcar line on H Street increases the need for these lanes due to the danger to cyclists of getting their bicycle wheels caught between the streetcar track and roadway.

What will the lanes look like?
The new bike lanes will look different than most of the lanes you see around the city. Placed outside the parking lane, the outer bike lane line will be a solid double yellow line separating the adjacent travel lane. This will provide a dedicated space for bicyclists to travel against traffic (contra-flow). Within this lane will be bike symbols and arrows indicating the contra-flow direction. Shared lane markings, or sharrows, will be placed in the adjacent travel lane indicating that cars and bikes must share this lane. In essence, each street will remain one-way for motor vehicles, while bikes can now travel in both directions.

What are the benefits of contra-flow lanes?
The contra-flow lanes provide better connectivity for bikes, reduce dangerous wrong-way riding, and decrease trip distance, making cycling a more attractive travel option. New Hampshire Avenue, NW has a similar design.

What about traffic?
Traffic flow will remain the same for motor vehicles – one-way westbound on G St, and one-way eastbound on I St. Bikes are the only vehicles allowed to travel both ways. There should be no negative effect on traffic flow.

Will parking be affected?
The amount of parking will remain the same. The only difference is that, on the bike lane (left) side of the road, drivers must cross the double yellow line to park. They should first look for oncoming bikes, then, when clear, cross the bike lane and park against the curb, facing in the direction of motor vehicle travel.

When will the work be done?
DDOT will install these lanes in April 2014.”

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Game of Thrones Showing at Little Miss Whiskey’s Sundays

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“HBO’s Game of Thrones Season 4 episodes shown every week
@ Little Miss Whiskeys Golden Dollar (1104 H Street, NE)
Season premiere is Sunday, 4/6, at 9 PM. All season 4 episodes shown Sundays at 9 PM

We don’t have our own wolf any more, but we’ve still got the HDMI quality projector, 4’X6′ screen, and theatre-quality sound system with which to enjoy Season 4 of HBO’s brilliant Game of Thrones series. Possible swag and other “gifts” may work themselves into the mix this year, delicious drinky drinks and craft beers are always immediately available, so if you’re looking to stay up to date and enjoy an excellent screening of each episode as it airs please join us!”

Club XII Reopening on H Street after Stabbing in early March

By Prince Of Petworth

On March 8th we learned about a stabbing inside Club XII:

“An altercation occurred inside the establishment that resulted in an individual being stabbed. He was transported to an area hospital and treated for non life threatening injuries. A suspect was arrested on the scene.”

ANC Commissioner @jaybeas updates:

“For anyone interested, XII has been allowed to open again, per ABC Board order. There is supposedly a revised security plan in place.”

Murry’s Closing this Summer on H Street to Make Room for “high-end mixed-use community” Including Whole Foods Coming Late 2016

By Prince Of Petworth

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600 block of H Street, NE looking east

@HStreetDC_ tweets the updates last night:

“Murray’s grocery should close this summer so Insight can break ground for project, 600blk HSt. Fall start. #HStDC

Insight looks for late 2016 project completion. And Whole Foods! #HStDC”

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Rendering via Insight Property Group

Motorists Advised to Seek Alternate Routes Tuesday and Wednesday due to H Street/Benning Road Streetcar Movements

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“As part of the DC Streetcar Project, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising the public of significant streetcar vehicle movements this week that may cause congestion along H Street NE and Benning Road, NE and near the DC Streetcar Testing and Commissioning Site on South Capitol Street.

On Tuesday, March 11, 2014, the DC Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Team will switch out the current streetcar vehicle parked on H Street N E for another one. First, a second Inekon streetcar vehicle will be delivered to the H/Benning corridor to begin its System Integration Testing. Then, the streetcar vehicle that has been undergoing testing on the H/Benning corridor since December will be transported back to the Testing and Commissioning Site on South Capitol Street SE to receive scheduled maintenance.

On Wednesday, March 12, one of the District’s United Streetcar vehicles manufactured by U.S.-based Oregon Iron Works (OIW), will be transported from the Testing and Commissioning Site to the H/Benning corridor. By the end of Wednesday, two streetcar vehicles will be undergoing System Integration Testing on the corridor.

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes if possible on Tuesday or Wednesday, as added congestion is expected on South Capitol Street SE, Firth Sterling Avenue SE, Howard Road SE, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Good Hope Road SE, Minnesota Avenue SE and NE, as well as H Street NE, Benning Road NE and Oklahoma Avenue NE.

Metrobus will maintain their regular bus routes this week, but riders traveling eastbound and westbound on the H/Benning corridor or along any of the above-mentioned streets should expect delays.”

H Street NE’s Star and Shamrock announces St. Patrick’s / Purim weekend festivities

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“Star and Shamrock [1341 H Street, NE], DC’s only Irish-Jewish tavern and delicatessen, announced today that they will be hosting an entire weekend of shenanigans and simcha celebrating Purim and St Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 15th through Monday, March 17th.

“Purim is a Jewish celebration, a day of feasting and good tidings. St. Patrick’s Day is the most festive of Irish holidays”, says owner Jay Feldman, “That’s too much to cram into one day–we need to make a grand celebratory weekend of it!”

Live, local entertainment will feature performances by The MollyHawks (themollyhawks.com), Klezcentricity (klezcentricity.com) and Shannon Dunne Dancers (shannondunnedance.com).

Performance schedule is as follows:

Saturday 11am – Shannon Dunne Dancers
Sunday 9pm – Klezcentricity
Monday 8pm – The MollyHawks
Star and Shamrock will open its doors early Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 10 am. Menu specials like corned beef and cabbage sliders and shepherd’s pie spring rolls pair with He’ Brew Hop Manna IPA and Guinness, the original craft beer from 1759! For dessert, try a Jameson Pickleback or Shamrock shooter!”

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