This rental is located at 1735 U Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$4000 / 2br – 1400ft2 – Truly Unique Gem On U Street! Parking Available! (more…)
U Street
Remember that tagged car on U Street? Turns out it was likely stolen/abandoned. Lots of folks wrote to me about that and then Katie writes this morning:
“anyone know the deal with the stolen stripped cars that keep showing up on the 900 blk Ust NW? That DC leaves for WEEKS while they get stripped? Been months now, here’s the current stock. (photo above) (more…)
1940 14th Street, NW just south of U Street
This prime little space has been vacant for quite a while – now we know who’s coming – Smoothie King: (more…)
1931 14th Street, NW
A few storefronts down from the recently opened Capital One and next to Soul Cycle, I’m told, is going to become a Bank of America. (more…)
2013 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“On Thursday, October 24th, The Wave USA will unveil their “Sinister House, An African American Horror Story”, an interactive experience and pop up bar event at Red Lounge located at 2013 14th St NW. In celebration of Halloween, the pop-up bar will be available to the public from Thursday through Sunday for two weekends, highlighted by interactive experiences, Halloween installations, musical entertainment and a specially curated drink menu. (more…)
“Aerial rendering of the Grimke School redevelopment.” courtesy Community Three
From a press release:
“After a decade of planning with the government and people of Washington, DC, Community Three has broken ground on a $45 million mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Metro-adjacent Grimke School, including a new home for the African American Civil War Museum. The 133,000 square foot project will include multifamily residential, office space, live-work “maker” units, and ground-floor retail. (more…)
14th and W Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word about Lavedlash – Eyelash and Brow Boutique. This is the former home to Eighteen Eight “Fine Men’s Salons”.
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Photo by Kelvin Robinson
Thanks to Kelvin for sending the new Nipsey Hussle mural from the 900 block of Florida Ave, NW across the street from the 9:30 Club.
Update: The artist’s name is Robel Musika and the mural was sponsored by Dejavu Lounge DC.
Thanks to Tucker for sending from U Street.
Readers report:
“shooting on the corner of 9th and U right now – right in front of Nellie’s. Don’t know what happened but there’s a body in the street.”
“Yes, in front of the Brixton. I heard 5 shots at 8:45 pm.”
Update from MPD:
“Members of the Third District have responded to the area of Florida and U Street NW in reference to the sounds of gunshots. We have recovered shell casings in the area and a vehicle which has bullet damage to it. However, we have NOT located any shooting victims or individuals reporting that they were shot at. Officers and detectives on the scene continue to investigate.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”