Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Panera will likely Shut Down Soon according to an employee; “Le Pain Quotidien filed for bankruptcy protection”

By Prince Of Petworth


1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Update: thanks to Ian for sending the photo above confirming Panera Dupont has permanently closed.

A reader reports:

“I am (was) an employee at the Dupont Circle Panera. The one right across from Krispy Kreme! I just got a call from my manager that the store can’t survive any longer, and it will be shutting down. I didn’t receive an exact date as to when operations will be 100% offline. Up until this point they’ve been working with a skeleton crew of a manager and one single employee.”

And thanks to Denis for sending something to keep an eye on from the Wall Street Journal:

“The U.S. division of bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien filed for bankruptcy protection as pandemic restrictions continue to wreak havoc on fast-casual dining chains.”

Crime

MPD makes Indecent Exposure Arrest in the 1300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Thomas Circle

From MPD:

“I’ve noticed previous posts expressing alarm at suspects who have committed the crime of Indecent Exposure. I wanted to let PoPville know that we take these crimes seriously and follow up on all offenses that have been reported to MPD. While these cases can be difficult to close with an arrest, members of the Second District have previously been successful. One recent example (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 13, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5309 14th Street NW
5309 14th Street NW

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More Fresh Finds
DC Government

DDOT to Resume Paving in Residential Neighborhoods Today

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Jim Havard

Can street sweeping be far behind?

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that paving of local roadways will resume across all eight wards on May 27, weather permitting.

Since paving season began in March, DDOT has completed 23 miles of paving on highways and in District neighborhoods with fewer residential homes to avoid inconveniencing residents while they stay at home. In 2019, DDOT paved more than 100 miles of roadway across all eight wards of the District. (more…)

Event

Bra & Order: Civil Libertease | A Burlesque & Variety Fundraiser

DC Comedy Loft

1523 22nd St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20037

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Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.

Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!

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Navy Yard

Agua 301 plans to open its patio in Navy Yard on Friday at 3 pm.

By Prince Of Petworth


301 Water Street, SE photo courtesy: Agua 301

From Agua 301:

“As part of the Phase One reopening, Agua 301 will begin service on its patio overlooking the Anacostia River in The Yards next to Nats Park.

The restaurant and bar’s full menu will be offered including its weekend brunch menu.

Owner Steve Briggs says that he will seat a maximum of 10 tables at a time – forty guests total. (more…)

Medical

May 26 Coronavirus Data Posted – Total positives: 8,406

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 8,334 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, May 26, 2020 includes 72 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 8,406.

The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 55-year-old male
· 66-year-old male
· 69-year-old female
· 73-year-old male
· 75-year-old female

Tragically, 445 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The District has reached 14 days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19. That data is represented in the chart below. (more…)

Crime

Positively Chaotic on 4th Street Last Night (Carjacking arrest made, shooting nearby an hour later)

By Prince Of Petworth


4th and K Street, NW

Kate sends around 12:45am: “first the race of cars up New York Ave and now gunshots and tons of cars outside on 4th and K”

Alyssa reports:

“Around 12:36am, we heard 6-7 gun shots sounded like it came from 4th and K St NW. We saw two young males run east on K St. We called 911. Then another young male flagged down a police van and the van followed him to in front of the building under construction at 4th and K St. 3-5 mins later a fire engine and two ambulances joined them in front of the construction.

Earlier tonight we watched a 10+ car pursuit of an armed carjacker who stole a gold Equinox on the same street.

Summer 2020 in DC. And so it begins.”

From MPD: (more…)

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