Thanks to Lexi for sending yesterday around 5pm from 16th. Street, NW around Crescent Street.:
Thanks to Mary for sending from Irving and Park Place, NW around 9:45am:
Park View
Photo by Dustin Scott
Dustin writes:
“I guess the people at the new dev in the 600 block of Park NW don’t want to be bothered with the view of the “peasant” neighbors. Newly installed huge white border wall. Completely obstructs the entire blocks porch and sidewalk view to GA Ave.”
What’s up soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona? I spotted him last week on the side of the delicious Napoli Pasta Bar. [One of the club teams Maradona played for was Napoli.]
Yesterday Stacy was kind enough to send a bit of info about the artist:
“The piece was created by DC native Akeel Ali, also known as Black Frontiersmen, a local artist who has been working to beautify the neighborhood–and DC in general–with his art. His art can be seen on U Street and in Shaw, with more projects coming soon.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting at 0303 hrs in the 3500 block of Georgia Ave, NW. Lookout is for a green Chevy Tahoe occupied by (4) individuals, S-1 light complexion with dread locks. The vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Georgia Ave, NW.”
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From MPD:
“Tonight, MPD units responded to investigate a reported man with a gun in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Randolph Street, NW. (more…)
3630 Georgia Avenue, NW
First Smitty’s and now I spotted the owner of Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant over the weekend. She says they are on track for a “late May” opening. They are located right next door to DC Reynolds – stay tuned for an exact opening date and a look at the menu soon too.
3549 Georgia Ave, NW
Rebecca writes: “Cute new place popped up on Georgia Ave. Come visit Kaleb & Meron!”
Thanks to Matthew for sending some photos. (more…)
3001 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to A. for sending:
“The beloved Stop & Go Market on the Corner of Columbia Rd. and Sherman Ave. is no more! After 20 years, the owner has decided to retire and sell the building. Real estate agent said something about a Capoeira Studio / Brazilian Café taking it over.
National Photo Company Collection via Shorpy
As an interesting aside, Shorpy has pics of this same building from 1921.” (more…)
3322 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Dee for sending. The super popular Sunrise Caribbean moved from Union Station to Brightwood Park back in 2015. Check out their menu here. The second location (more…)
3412 Georgia Ave, NW at Park Road
Thanks to Reana for sending the news about Supermercado La Herradura. Stay tuned for an opening date. (more…)