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For those on the east side:

“Bidwell [1309 5th Street, NE] will be holding a viewing tomorrow for the Republican GOP debate from 6pm and 8pm with a large projector for spectators and specialty drinks to suit the occasion. They will be offering a special “Trumptini” cocktail, a spin on a martini made with Tito’s vodka and a lemon twist, for $7”

and those on the west:

“The Looking Glass Lounge
3634 Georgia Ave NW

Come to Looking Glass to play Republican Debate Bingo! A winning card gets you a free draft beer or rail drink.

We’ll be sure to print enough bingo cards for everyone this time around.”


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announced the suspect who was shot by a special police officer in Union Station has died. The adult male suspect was initially involved in the stabbing of an adult female on Friday, September 11, 2015 at approximately 12:47 pm inside a building in the 100 block of F Street, Northeast.

A nearby security officer witnessed the stabbing and took action to intervene, at which time the suspect fled on foot with the knife. Special Police Officers pursued the suspect onto the grounds of Union Station, in the unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, where in a public area of the building, the suspect engaged the officers with the knife. A Special Police Officer shot the suspect, who was then apprehended. The female victim and the suspect were transported to area hospitals for treatment where the suspect later died. The female victim is expected to survive. [The original offense appears to be domestic in nature.]

The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending confirmation of his identity and notification of the next of kin.”


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A reader reports “People running like crazy”. More info as soon as it’s known.

No confirmation but possible shots fired.

Update from MPD:

“NO Active Shooter at Union Station. Investigation underway. More to follow.”

Update from the comments:

“according to my office mate who was there getting lunch: guy with a knife started stabbing someone near the McDonalds, the SEC security guards shot him.”

and

“I was there eating lunch. Screams and everyone started running for the doors. From what I heard from law enforcement that it was domestic (between a couple) and security did the shooting.”

Update from Metro Transit Police:

“Union Station – Police activity inside Amtrak portion of station is not affecting Metro ops. Red Line service operating normally #wmata”


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From MPD:

“Robbery F/V; 100 block of K Street, NE 7:16 PM. First Police District Officer Zhang Cruiser 1021 reports that the complainant, an adult male, was riding his 8 speed Linus bicycle, blue in color, in the 100 block of K Street, NE when, without provocation, he was punched in the face by S-1. This punch caused our victim to fall from his bike to the pavement causing scrapes to both his arms. The suspect got on the victims bike and peddled away from the scene and made good his escape. The victim refused medical treatment on the scene.

The suspect was described as a Black male, 6’2” in height, med to large build, wearing red shorts and a white shirt.”


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From an email:

“What: ANXO, DC’s first cidery and pintxos bar opening in Truxton Circle in late 2015, is changing things up for its next event. Rather than a ticketed, seated dinner, ANXO Sighting number three will be a Basque seafood grilling experience with a demonstrative component by Chef Brad Walker and the District Fishwife herself, Fiona Lewis. The ideal scenario is for guests to enjoy grilled seafood with cider onsite, learn the proper technique from Chef Walker, and be able to replicate the meal at home.

Guests will be able to enjoy smaller portions such as grilled octopus or prawns for between $8 to $15, and whole fish such as Wild Spanish Mackerel for $20. Asturian ciders will be poured by Beverage Manager Tim Prendergast, and will be available by the glass or by large 750 mL bottles for only $10.

Basque grilling is ingredient driven– the focus is on simplicity and quality. For that reason, ANXO is proud to team up with The District Fishwife for this event, and excited to serve such pristine seafood.

ANXO Cidery & Pinxtos Bar is the child of five founders: Managing Partners Sam Fitz and Rachel Fitz, Executive Chef Brad Walker, Beverage Manager Tim Prendergast and Cooper Sheehan. The team focuses on strong relationships with its cidermakers, both locally and internationally, yielding a highly curated selection of cider. Its also home to DC’s first recipients of the Certified Cicerone® title (Fitz and Prendergast), and the fermentation process of ANXO’s house-made cider will result in an incredibly unique Mid-Atlantic cider. Executive Chef Brad Walker (of Boundary Road) “will honor the Basque culinary traditions of honesty, simplicity, and quality by showcasing local producers’ best efforts.”

When: Saturday, September 12, 2015
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Union Market
1309 5th Street NE”


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About Holodomor from Wikipedia:

“The Holodomor, “Extermination by hunger” or “Hunger-extermination”; derived from “to kill by starvation” was a famine in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1932 and 1933 that killed about 4 million Ukrainians. During the famine, which is also known as the “Terror-Famine in Ukraine” and “Famine-Genocide in Ukraine”, millions of citizens of the Ukrainian SSR, the majority of whom were Ukrainians, died of starvation in a peacetime catastrophe unprecedented in the history of Ukraine. Since 2006, the Holodomor has been recognized by the independent Ukraine and several other countries as a genocide of the Ukrainian people.”

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Many more closeups after the jump. (more…)


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More interesting news from @TonyTGoodman who tweets:

“Cotton & Reed Distillery applied for a building permit at 1330 5th Street NE. Building owned by @UnionMarketDC developer @WEareEDENS.”

An investor website says:

“Cotton & Reed delivers experimental and natural spirits to the booming craft distilling market in Washington, DC and beyond. As consumers become increasingly focused on product origins, with movements like farm-to-table, Cotton & Reed is bringing this approach to the spirits world by distilling local, sometimes hand-foraged plants with unique stories. (more…)


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635 Florida Ave, NE

@GA77tweets us:

“@PoPville, anyone know what is going on w @chinitosburrito? this picture taken at 3:30pm. Website doesn’t say much”

Calls to the restaurant go unanswered and their facebook page hasn’t been updated since March and twitter since July 9th. Anyone know what’s up?


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