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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…)
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!” (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!” (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.”
From a press release:
“BYT Media today announces dates, location and initial talent for a thrilling new edition of their project: Death Becomes Us – A True Crime Festival – WASHINGTON D.C. EDITION. The multi day event is the second edition of the festival, which saw its premiere edition in Washington D.C. in 2018 and a Spring 2019 edition in New York City. The event is expected to attract upwards of 8000 attendees at Lisner Auditorium, November 8-10th, with warm up events and content leading up to it. (more…)
20th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
11am Thursday, May 30th!
And the conversion from Kinkead’s to Duke’s Grocery is complete. Check out their menus here.
Sneak a peek inside and see the full press release: (more…)
2040 I Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the old Lindy’s Red Lion is now going to be a Puglisi Hair Cuts shop. Puglisi is currently in the 2100 Pennsylvania Ave building (where TGIFriday’s was) which I heard is slated for renovation.”
Update: Puglisi is now located at 2040 I Street, NW.
A reader passes on the following GW safety alert issued at 12:49am:
“Subject: GW Safety and Security Alert
Incident: Report of Sexual Assault – a female hailed a cab in Georgetown for a ride back to Foggy Bottom. She stated the driver pulled over in front of Tompkins Hall and attempted to have sex with her in the back seat. She was able to get out of the van and ran to a pedestrian who activated a blue light to notify campus police. The cab was described as a silver van with windows, last scene headed north bound on 23rd in the area of H St. NW
Suspect Description: Black male, in his 40s’ he was heavy set.
Location: Area of 23rd and H St. NW
Action: Report anyone driving a cab matching this description to GWPD or MPD. Call 202-994-6111 or 911
Status: The suspect has not been apprehended. Officers are searching the area at this time.”