Traffic advisory from MPD:
“On Monday, June 19, 2023, The DCBHCC Juneteenth Music Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 05:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.: (more…)
12th and U Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent word, miracle of miracles, that the 7-Eleven on U Street has reopened: (more…)
Thanks to a tipster for passing on the IG from Rush Bar and Lounge: (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
Thanks to a tipster for sending: “Looks like Poppin Mess Champagne & Dessert Bar is coming soon to The Ellington On U St. space used to be Bin 1301.”
Looks like it’s coming from the folks behind: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0219 hours in the 1700 block of 15th Street, NW. Lookout for a short, B/M, walking a dog.”
Updates when if/more known/released.
1831 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Oswald for sharing:
“Today’s second photo discovers that a new tenant will fill the space at 1831 14th St. most recently occupied by the Immortal Beloved salon. It’s a home furnishings concept (more…)
2108 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Oswald for the heads up about Backcountry quietly opening today.
Their website says: (more…)
2208 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Rebecca for passing on the sad news from Seven Reasons:
“Seven Reasons on 14th St, as you know it now, will close its doors by the end of this year.
Since opening in April 2019, Seven Reasons has become a signature culinary spot for this City and for many of you. During the last four years, we have grown with you and for you. Seven Reasons is our first love. It’s the restaurant that positioned us in this City and the one to which we owe a big part of our success. (more…)
1500 U Street, NW
Guess that interesting placement worked.
The liquor license placard for the to be named liquor store says: (more…)
14th and U Street, NW
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development announces the selection of Reeves CMC Venture to redevelop the Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs (Reeves Center) site. The project will deliver a hotel, a permanent home and headquarters for the National Association for Advancement of Color People (NAACP), municipal office space, and much-needed affordable and market-rate housing to the U Street Corridor. The project will also continue to honor the legacy to icons such as Frank D. Reeves and Mayor Marion Barry and preserve the legacy of Black Broadway. CSG Urban Partners, a resident, woman, and minority-owned business will lead the redevelopment. To date, this is one of the largest EquityRFP’s awarded by the District. (more…)