1248 H Street, NE
“The Hall on H St
A neighborhood gathering place
📍H Street Corridor – 1248 H St NE
Open 7 days a week 8am-11pm”
Thanks to Anne for sending:
“Stopped by the new coffee/breakfast place at Hall on H. They have coffee and breakfast burrito, manager said they Will be adding more to menu including those Japanese fluffy pancakes on the weekend. (more…)
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“Washington National Opera, as a leader in opera, seeks to inspire, connect, and enrich our community, shape the future of opera, and illuminate the American and human experience. We tell timeless stories with programming that excites, entertains, engages, and educates. We are committed to diversity and balance – presenting classic, contemporary, and American works – to broad local, national, and international audiences.”
Big News from the Washington National Opera:
WNO-Public-Transition-Letter (PDF)
“January 10, 2026
To our friends, artists, and supporters,
As Washington National Opera begins its 70th anniversary year, the Board and staff have made the difficult decision to seek an end to our 15-year Affiliation Agreement with the Kennedy Center. We will be moving our performances to new venues as we return to operating as a fully independent entity. (more…)
The Bullpen is becoming DC’s World Cup HQ this summer.
Located at 1201 Half Street SE in the heart of Navy Yard, The Bullpen will feature World Cup matches throughout the tournament alongside Nationals home games to create an all-day destination for soccer fans, baseball fans, and anyone looking for the ultimate game day atmosphere in Washington, DC.
Known for its massive open-air setup, large screen, live music, and high-energy crowd, The Bullpen has long been a go-to destination before and after Nationals games. This summer, the venue is expanding the experience with World Cup programming throughout the season, including extended hours for select match days.
Guests can catch live action while enjoying cold drinks, outdoor seating, food vendors, and one of the city’s most lively sports viewing environments just steps from Nationals Park and minutes from Audi Field.
Whether you’re stopping by before first pitch, staying after the game, or making a full day out of it, The Bullpen offers a central gathering place for fans to watch the tournament and experience the energy of summer in DC.
Free admission, multiple bars, giant screens, and nonstop matchday atmosphere make The Bullpen the go-to destination for World Cup viewing this summer.
Check out The Bullpen’s event calendar for upcoming match schedules, special hours, and featured game day events throughout the tournament.
Officer Terry Bennett
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of the driver who was operating the vehicle that struck Officer Terry Bennett while assisting a motorist on I-695. (more…)
800 block of Upshur Street, NW via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS concluded: “Final Update: Working Fire – 800 block of Upshur St NW – 6 adults were displaced as a result of the fire. Photos show smoke/fire conditions upon arrival to the fireground.”
Cinder BBQ shared their update with the community: (more…)
Every first Sunday of the month shoppers will be able to browse Logan Circle’s newest monthly creative and vintage market. Logan Circle Main Street, in partnership with K-Bird, Barrel House Cafe & Bar, and Emily of LOVERS Plant Studio & Wares, host a monthly outdoor market designed to bring together local artists, makers, small businesses, and neighbors in the heart of the Logan Circle community.
The next market will be Sunday June 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM along P Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW, including the exterior of K-Bird and the northern exterior of Barrel House Cafe & Bar.
810 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“Underworld BJJ is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym located at 810 H St. NE, on January 11, 2026, bringing family-friendly fitness, fun, and competitive sports to the H St community. With classes 7 days/ week, Underworld offers to the local community an action-packed schedule full of beginner-friendly classes, kids classes, women’s-only classes, competition training, and so much more.
Just three weeks after becoming the 2025 Purple belt Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Danielle Gallo and her fiancé Aidan Oates, have opened Underworld BJJ, with the goal of transforming the H St community with the sport that changed their lives. (more…)
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From the DC Public Library:
“We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new service at the MLK Library: the Notary Public Commission! Whether you’re finalizing a Power of Attorney, verifying copies of your ID, or handling real estate paperwork, our notary is here to help with a wide range of eligible documents. Just head to the 2nd floor on the second and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – no appointment needed! (more…)
Bar Pilar opened here back in March 2005 and sold to new owners in 2019.
Holy smokes, thanks to otberbur for sharing with us:
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that District Government reached a major milestone in its commitment to a safe and regulated cannabis market: the District’s 100th illegal cannabis business closure since enforcement closures began in September 2024. On January 1, 2026, ABCA and MPD shuttered and padlocked an illegal cannabis business that had been operating out of a private residence on B Street SE. These enforcement actions affirm the Bowser Administration’s commitment to upholding the law and protecting the health and safety of DC residents. (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the intersection of 16th Street and L Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:49 p.m., a Chevrolet Malibu operating at a high rate of speed southbound in the 1100 block of 16th Street, Northwest, entered the intersection with L Street against a red light. The Malibu collided with a Toyota Corolla that was traveling eastbound on L Street with a green light. The collision caused the Malibu to strike a pedestrian walking eastbound in the crosswalk with the right-of-way, across 16th Street. Three additional vehicles stopped at the red light northbound on 16th Street were also damaged in the collision.
The operator and sole occupant of the Malibu attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by responding officers. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the pedestrian was pronounced dead. (more…)