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After 15 Years the Food Hall, Eat at National Place, next to the National Press Building has Permanently Closed

Published May 26, 2020 at 9:40AM

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: (more…)

Paper Source taking over old Papyrus space near Metro Center

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 12, 2020 at 4:00PM

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.

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Wawa coming to Metro Center, Confirmed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2020 at 9:35AM

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.

Little Sesame coming to Metro Center

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2020 at 10:22PM

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.

“Was across the street from the person who reportedly had a weapon. The police shot at him and he ran.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2020 at 5:30PM | Updated February 14, 2020 at 1:16PM

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. (more…)

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“Overheard a Bluestone Lane employee tell a passerby on the street that the Metro Center store will open tomorrow!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2020 at 10:45AM

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.