Jacob sends the sad news, and a reminder that those dying are not simply statistics:

“It is with great sorrow that we share the news that Moises Alfaro, who many of us at Hogan Lovells and the surrounding DC area knew as the owner of “Moises Alfaro Shoe Shine and Repair,” recently passed away from COVID-19. Moises was always quick with a friendly smile and a compliment. He worked hard, and his mastery of the art of the shoeshine has kept the spring in our steps for years. Moises also touched many people’s lives by spending part of his time teaching Spanish. Moises leaves behind a wife and three children. Please consider contributing to THIS GoFundMe account set up to assist his wife and children during this painful time.”

13th and F Street, NW

Whoa, thanks to Tim for sending:

“Eat at National Place has closed our doors
Thank you to the wonderful
DC residents, office workers, visitors, and tour groups
who have patronized our Food Hall
over the past 15 years.”

According to the Downtown DC BID eateries included: Read More

1270 F Street, NW

Thanks to Hillary (and others) for sending:

“Signage up at the old Papyrus on F Street for a Paper Source – coming soon.”

Ed. Note: A Paper Source is also coming to Logan Circle.

Thanks to Robert for sending: “looks like another Wawa is coming to DC. Former Staples location at 1250 H Street NW (Metro Center)”

Back in August of 2019 a retail brochure mentioned a Wawa was coming. This is the former Staples space. Looks like work is set to begin.

Ed. Note: Work has also started at another Wawa coming to Thomas Circle.

12th and G Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon

Thanks to Mark for sending word about Little Sesame‘s newest location.

On Little Sesame’s website they have the address as 1120 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
* Coming Soon! *

Check out their menu here.

F Street, NW between 11th and 10th

Full police report from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch and Internal Affairs Division are investigating a homicide and a police involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the 700 block of 8th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:08 pm, uniformed members of the First District were on patrol in the area and heard the sounds of gunshots. They located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and observed a suspect fleeing the scene. Officers pursued the suspect into the 700 block of 10th Street, Northwest, where there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and the officers. The suspect was apprehended in the area of 11th and H Streets, Northwest. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the suspect and victim to local hospitals for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The suspect was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The decedent has been identified as 29 year-old Terence Dantzler, of no fixed address. Read More

13th and G Street, NW

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Bluestone Lane Metro Center Opens Tomorrow.” This is the old Johnston & Murphy space. Bluestone Lane just opened their Logan Circle location last Friday, so this will be their 7th location in D.C.

13th and G Street, NW

This is the old Johnston & Murphy space across from Metro Center that we first heard about back in July.

They’ve now applied for an outdoor cafe permit. Good news come springtime. Stay tuned for an exact opening date!

This will be their 4th D.C. location, with Logan Circle being their 5th. Update when we get an exact opening date.

13th and G Street, NW

And apparently the Johnston & Murphy has closed…

Thanks to HH and Jason for sending:

“Looks like a Bluestone Lane is opening up on 13th and G NW.”

This will be their 4th D.C. location. Update when we get an opening date.

“Dear PoPville,

Wawa is continuing their DMV expansion with a location at Metro Center.

From what I know they are opening in Columbia Heights, Tenleytown, Adams Morgan, Vienna and Ashburn in the near future too.”