Thanks to E. for sending from Woodley Park: “We’ve heard some new kids running around our apartment building floor and I think it’s cute they’re trying to connect with the other kids in the building!”
600 block of Wharf Street, SW
Thanks to Daniele for sending: “some placement signage of the new restaurants and shops are up at the new buildings in the SW wharf expansion. Kind of nice to see where things will be.” (more…)
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14th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Matt, B. and all who wrote in about the &pizza K Street closure: “Closed sign in front door all week. Staff confirmed that they are permanently closed.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
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From WMATA:
“Welcome news for customers who ride the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. As of Aug 1, trains will arrive every 15 minutes on weekdays, matching service on the Green and Yellow lines. For most customers, the wait for a train will be no longer than 5-8 minutes, as most stations are served by at least two if not all three lines. (more…)
Photo by Emma K Alexandra
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A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
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photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“Red Line service info, as of 4:25pm:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Bus shuttles running every 7-10 min btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Update: “Red Line service update, as of 7/31, 6:30p:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness. Trains are running in two segments: (1) Glenmont-Farragut North & (2) Shady Grove-Van Ness
Update, 10:41pm: “Red Line Service Update: Crews have been working continuously to make repairs, so service is restored between Farragut North & Van Ness in time for your morning commute. In the event there are any issues, we’ll have at least 40 shuttle buses ready to operate every 7-10 min.”
Update, Red Line update, 8/1, 4:35a:
“Service remains temporarily suspended btwn Farragut North & Van Ness as crews continue repairs to the low-voltage cables from Saturday’s arcing incident
Shuttle buses will operate every 7-10 min between Farragut North & Van Ness” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
That didn’t take long: About 1 week after contractors repainted traffic and parking lines to make Park Pl NW one-lane, a driver crashed into a parked car and flipped their car. (more…)
Thanks to Evan for sending around 12:30am: (more…)
From MPD:
“Shooting investigation. The 3rd District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at 0345 hours on the 2000 14th Street, NW. No lookout at this time.
Anyone with information on this can provide the information as an anonymous. tip by calling 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411″
Ed. Note: One reader reports hearing around 10 shots fired.
From LeDroit Park around 5:30pm: (more…)
courtesy Snallygaster
From a press release:
“WHAT: Snallygaster is Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s flagship colossal beer festival organized annually since 2012. The prestigious restaurant group is recognized for their unmatched hospitality but also for their beer-centric knowledge and focus behind renowned food and beverage concepts like Churchkey, Bluejacket Brewery, Birch & Barley, Shelter and the Sovereign.
Named after the mythical Mid-Atlantic dragon, this event has been monumental in attracting a curious scope of drinkers, savvy brewers and food vendors from across the Mid-Atlantic. For one day and one day only, they’ll simultaneously unleash an unparalleled beer, cider, wine and cocktail selection alongside the best of the best in food trucks, live music on two stages, entertainment and family fun. (more…)