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From MPD:

“In response to the recent acts of violence in the area of 7th and O Street NW, the Third District Police Station has set up a Community Outreach Post in the 700 block of O Street NW. A tent structure at this location will be manned by Third District PSA 308 Officers familiar with the ongoing problems of this area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Officers will be on hand to answer questions, take reports and hand out pamphlets to citizens ready to make positive changes in this community.

PSA 308 Lieutenant Deborah Pearce will be at this location Tuesday thru Saturday, 6:00 pm to 8:00, for any issues needing the attention of a police official. Lieutenant Deborah Pearce can be reach at [email protected] or on 202-498-9833>

The citizens of the District of Columbia and the dedicated officers of the Third District, working together, can end the violence and continue the progress that has been ongoing over the past several years.”

and from the Mayor:

“Dear Washingtonians,

As Mayor, my top priority is your safety. While crime as a whole remains flat, the District of Columbia has experienced a spike in violent crime in 2015, similar to what is happening in cities across the country – from Los Angeles to Milwaukee to New York. I want you to know that my Administration is working around the clock to prevent crime, respond swiftly when it happens, and hold criminals accountable.

Over the past several weeks, I have been meeting with my public safety team on a frequent basis, talking to community leaders, and working with our federal public safety partners to address violent crime in the District. Meanwhile, Police Chief Lanier continues to keep MPD officers on the forefront of effective policing. Just last week, the Chief hosted a national summit with big city police chiefs to identify trends and share best practices.

We are using proven methods and trying new ones to tackle crime. MPD has increased its street presence through a combination of foot, bike, and Segway patrols. We are beefing up our patrols in neighborhoods that have experienced higher levels of crime. And we are using every tool at our disposal to prevent the violence that occurs from synthetic drugs – including our new law that punishes bad acting businesses that sell these extremely harmful and dangerous substances. (more…)


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From MPD:

“The third district is investigating a shooting that occurred at 6th and O St., Northwest

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099.”

@RyanSPowers tweets us the photo above:

“Multiple shots fired again at the corner of 7th & O St NW”

@jrmindc tweeted us:

“@PoPville Drive by 7th and N NW DC. Kid dying on the sidewalk. Police on scene.”

Readers email:

“Three people reportedly shot at the park on o between 6 and 7 massive police presence.”

and

“Another shooting at 7th and O Street NW.

Multiple shots fired. O street is shut down between 7th and 6th.

It’s becoming the normal on O Street.”

and

“We heard a series of gunshots from our apartment at City Market at O and went onto the roof to see heavy emergency personnel presence (fire truck, ambulances, police). Residents on the roof say it was a drive by and one man was down on the ground and taken away.”


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1550 7th Street, NW

Last month we learned that La Jambe was coming to Shaw in the Jefferson Marketplace building across from Dacha. They’ve now posted their liquor license placard says:

“Restaurant serving American cuisine, specializing in cured meats and cheeses. Seating for 80, Total Occupancy Load of 99. Sidewalk Café with 15 seats.”

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7th and Q St, NW looking north towards Dacha Beer Garden

Via @LaJambe

“French Wine bar, Charcuterie & Fromagerie”

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8th and Florida Ave, NW

From Kit and Ace’s website:

“Your time is precious and your comfort is paramount.
We create designs that look good and feel amazing, so you can
forget the small stuff and get on with the big stuff.

Shannon is married to JJ’s father, Chip Wilson, the founder of lululemon. During their time spent travelling abroad and living internationally, JJ and Shannon recognized a void in the luxury apparel industry. After spending years dressed head to toe in stretchy performance wear, they were looking for clothing that offered the same functionality but that met their desire for sophistication, style and luxury. Since they couldn’t find what they were looking for, they created it.

Shannon’s institutional knowledge and experience in product design teamed with JJ’s insights into fashion and retail have culminated into the vision that is Kit and Ace. Their plan is to deliver innovative products that provide comfort and ease of use to the wearer, while still offering the style and quality of the luxury brands they love.”

Ed. Note: I can’t tell if they’re kidding, being serious or just captured snippets of conversations they overheard in a middle school cafeteria for the signs they posted in the windows:

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Florida Ave looking West towards 9th Street


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Thanks to JadeinDC for sending these awesome photos of the new mural going up in Blagden Alley across from La Colombe coffee on Sunday. Anyone know more details about this one – the artists etc.?

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