2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photos courtesy EXPAT
From a press release:
“Expat, Foggy Bottom’s newest sports/social bar and restaurant will be opening Friday March 15, 2024 (hopefully 5pm!) The two level bar and restaurant sits right next to George Washington University’s campus at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Opening just in time for March Madness! Read More
Update from a reader around 6pm who received an: “alert saying all evening classes and activities at GW are cancelled and to remain sheltering in place and if outside avoid 23rd Street NW.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense. He was previously arrested on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and charged with a Homicide offense.
Christopher Patrick Haynes, pictured below, is described as a 30-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 205 pounds with a medium brown complexion. Haynes has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at approximately 3:30 pm, in the 900 block of 23rd Street, Northwest, last seen wearing a black T-shirt and a grey shorts underneath a white body suit. Read More
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Second District is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at approximately 10:28am in the 900 block of 24th Street NW. The suspect approached the adult victim and produced a handgun while demanding her Canada Goose coat. Read More
Thanks to A. for passing on: “Saw this come up and wanted to share for awareness, hopefully not reflective of a wider trend in the city”
From George Washington University:
“This week, our testing program identified a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases among members of our university community. While these cases are not severe and vaccination continues to provide strong protection, it is critical that we act to limit the further spread of cases. Read More
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit have announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Monday, October 4, 2021, inside of a parking garage in the 2000 block of G Street, Northwest. Read More
837 22nd Street, NW courtesy Foggy Bottom Association History Project
“Dear PoPville,
I thought you might be interested in the issue addressed in the attached letter. Waggaman letter to GW (PDF)
GW plans to tear down a 135 year old building across from Whole Foods to create a small area of green space and ultimately a new building. Read More
We spoke about seeing boards going up around town but this seems next level. Thanks to Isabel for sending: “GW emailed this to me today in preparation for the election on Tuesday. Have any of you ever seen something like this before?”
Full message: Read More
2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Earlier this morning we learned that Burger, Tap and Shake would not be reopening their current Foggy Bottom location. Thanks to Seth for passing on the announcement from District Commons:
“We are sad to say we will not be reopening. Thanks to all of our wonderful guests, staff, chefs and managers. We had a great run. Everyone stay safe & healthy!” Read More
2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Katy for passing on from Burger Tap & Shake:
“Goodbye….for now, burger lovers.
We had hoped we could re-open here in Foggy Bottom sometime this year and see all of you again. Sadly, we find we simply can’t at this time. Hopefully, we’ll see you again in a spiffy new location. Stay safe & healthy!” Read More
Photo by Pablo Raw
The GW Hatchet reports:
“Officials announced at a Faculty Senate meeting and in an email to the University community Friday afternoon that all undergraduate courses and “most” graduate programs will be conducted online this spring.”
