800 22nd Street, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending:
“The Panda Express in Foggy Bottom opened. It’s at 22nd and I, where Beefsteak used to be.”
You can see their menus here.
george washington university
Thanks to a reader for passing on from GW Dining:
“Join PopUp Bagels founder Adam Goldberg for free hot bagels and schmear this Friday, December 13 at 11AM in Potomac Square! 🥯
“Help us taste test our #notfamousbutknown bagels before we come to town for good!”
STAY TUNED for the permanent location.
801 East Capitol Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Curious about this new “club” at the former Capitol Valet at 801 E. Capitol. Cemented over from yard. Had a “malting” sign for a week. Mystery solved. Turns out it’s the new home of the GW Korean American Alumni Association. (more…)
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! (more…)
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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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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: (more…)