2001 18th Street, NW
Still crickets. So bizarre: (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending from Adams Morgan:
“Tree grew through a sign pole.”
Nature always finds a way! Too cool.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Monday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 6:56 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 1200 block of 12th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. (more…)
Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!
Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”
Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).
Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!
Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.
1025 F Street, NW
Thanks to DB for sharing with us: “yay!!! Barnes & Noble opening on F St NW in Fall 2025!
Just spotted new signage today” (more…)
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!
Thanks to the guy on Mintwood Place for sending the update from the 15th Street Bike Lane, which sent a reader to the ER yesterday.
Yesterday’s victim notes: (more…)
From the Office of DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“This is a manufactured intrusion on local authority. Violent crime in the District is at the lowest rates we’ve seen in 30 years. Federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department is unwarranted because there is no Federal emergency. Further, the National Guard has no public safety training or knowledge of local laws. The Guard’s role does not include investigating or solving crimes in the District. Calling out the National Guard is an unnecessary deployment with no real mission. (more…)
From a press release:
“Argentina’s acclaimed cocktail bar Florería Atlántico and its sister restaurant Brasero Atlántico have officially arrived in Washington, D.C., marking their U.S. debut in the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Guests can now experience the award-winning storytelling, world-class cocktails, and rustic open-fire cuisine that have captivated diners and drinkers in Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Bahrain.
WHEN: Opening late August/Early September (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Navy Yard.
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)