5534 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Can Opal, a “Coastal American Restaurant”, stop the bleeding at this location? The space is the former home to La Siesta “Mexican Food So Cal Style” and Capital Crab & Seafood Co and before them the longtime home to Arucola.
Since Nina May is pretty great, I’m cautiously optimistic. Read More
“garage – so hot it melted the siding of the house, too.”
Ed. Note: Haven’t seen any arson alerts from DC FEMS or MPD as of 2pm Thursday.
“Dear PoPville,
Over the last several night (since Friday), an arsonist has been setting fires in dumpsters/trash cans in alleys (Conn and Legation/Livingston, behind Stabucks and Parthanon), but last night he/she took a step further and torched a garage. Read More
5008 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Russ for sending: “The Italian Bar at 5008 Connecticut Ave NW in Chevy Chase DC is open. By the owners of I’m Eddie Cano” Read More
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, May 8, 2022, in the 5300 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 9:48 pm, a Toyota Prius was traveling southbound in the 5300 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the street. Read More
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5532 Connecticut Ave, NW photos by Thomas E Doyle
Thanks to Thomas for sharing:
“It’s the end of an era. They painted over the murals at American City Diner.
I wonder if Steve Salis did buy the Diner.”
Stay tuned.
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating two traffic fatalities resulting from a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a group of outdoor seated patrons that occurred on Friday, March 11, 2022, in the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 12:17 pm, a 2008 Subaru Forester was traveling south through a parking lot in the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW at an apparent high rate of speed. Read More
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update crash with multiple injuries 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. #DCsBravest transported 8 patients to area hospitals. 5 of those are critical. Currently 3 additional treated and released on scene. No entrapment and no structural damage.”
One reader reports: “I heard the crash and immediately went outside and saw tables everywhere and the car on top of people. Immediately men ran out of nowhere to help lift the SVU off of a woman who is trapped. Not sure if that is the woman who has passed away or not. It was horrific and scary and there were tears everywhere. My friend who was sitting out side said it looked like the person meant to press the brakes quickly but instead accelerated quickly. Starbucks closed for the day as did most places around.”
DC Fire and EMS reports:
“Crash with Mass casualty incident declared 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. Vehicle struck outside seating area of restaurant. #DCsBravest triaging multiple patients. No structural damage.”
From AlertDC: “DCFEMS reports the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, between Livingston Street and Morrison Street NW, will be closed until further notice due to a vehicle crash. Please use an alternate route.” Read More
This rental is located at 5437 Connecticut Avenue NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,763 / 1br – 625ft2 – Wonderful 1 bed, 1 bath, 625 Sq Ft. Plenty of space, great community! Read More
via Politics and Prose, graphic by @uxzelle
Great retail and a great restaurant working together? Yes please. From Politics and Prose:
“Hey residents of Forest Hills, Chevy Chase DC, Van Ness, Tenleytown, AU Park and Friendship Heights!
Our friends at @badsaintdc are coming over for a neighborhood drop between 4:00-6:00 on Thursday, February 17th. Read More
