Capitol Hill


101 Constitution Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Atlas Restaurant Group today announced the forthcoming addition of 101 Constitution Ave in Washington, DC to its acclaimed roster of properties across the country. Atlas, one of Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Companies in the Mid-Atlantic,” will transform the former Charlie Palmer Steak space into their acclaimed American steakhouse concept, The Ruxton. The Ruxton DC’s debut continues Atlas’s strategic expansion across the United States and is slated to open in Spring 2027. (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Diane Krauthamer

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5309 14th Street NW
5309 14th Street NW

A 16th St Heights Tudor with a rare two-car garage and a hidden yoga loft just hit the market: 5309 14th St NW

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Crime


photo by Ted Eytan

Thanks to Jessica for passing on from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia:

“Nakita Walker, 45, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a Superior Court jury today for the March 15, 2023, vehicular deaths of Mohamed Kamara, Jonathan Alberto Cabrera Mendez and Olvin Josue Torres Velasquez, on Rock Creek Parkway, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

Walker was found guilty of three counts of involuntary manslaughter for the occupants of the car she struck, one count of fleeing a law enforcement officer, and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon of her passenger. According to the expected sentencing guidelines range, (more…)


Event

Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.


Navy Yard


79 Potomac Ave, SE

Scuttlebutt: I’m hearing a new pizza options could be in the works…

“Dear PoPville,

Follow up to the AP Riverfront story – they already have plastic up in the windows presumably for the renovation of whoever is taking over the space. No permits posted yet though.” (more…)