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“During the assault, multiple juvenile suspects approached the female victim as she walked outside of Union Station.” Two girls (13 and 11 years old) were arrested

Published February 21, 2025 at 11:15AM | Updated February 22, 2025 at 2:52PM

From MPD:

“Chief Pamela A. Smith and the Metropolitan Police Department announce the arrest of two juvenile female suspects in connection to an egregious assault recorded on video that occurred in Northeast.

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, members of the Metropolitan Police Department became aware of videos of assaults circulating on social media. Detectives determined one of the videos captured an assault that occurred in the First District.

During the assault, multiple juvenile suspects approached the female victim as she walked outside of Union Station. The suspects assaulted the woman, repeatedly punching and kicking her. One of the suspects recorded the assault and encouraged the other suspects to continue their attack. The suspects assaulted additional victims who attempted to intervene. (more…)

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Speaking of things that have opened in Union Station – the Bullfrog is indeed Open

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 19, 2025 at 9:00AM

Thanks to James, and many, many others for sending: (more…)

The New Starbucks in Union Station turned out really nicely

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 19, 2025 at 8:25AM

Wowza, very sleek. Very nice: (more…)

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Shooting Homicide in Union Station Monday Afternoon (approximately 4:47pm)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2025 at 9:30AM | Updated February 11, 2025 at 10:03AM

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting investigation in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, NE.

There is NO active threat inside Union Station.

Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

“Chief Smith provides an update on the homicide investigation underway in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast.” (more…)

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New Bagel Shop Just Dropped in Union Station – Bullfrog Bagels Opens!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated February 11, 2025 at 10:50AM

photo by Dan Newman

Thanks to Dan for the update on Monday:

“Did we know that the Bullfrog at Union Station had opened? It was news to me this evening…” (more…)

Recovering from the Colossal Pizzeria Uno Closure – “The Union Station Starbucks returns.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 21, 2025 at 9:00AM

photos by Mark Lyon

On Friday we shared the shattering news that the Pizzeria Uno had closed after decades of dominance in Union Station.

Ed. Note: I’m opening a bar in Union Station. Beer, champagne and gin available. There will be pizza bagels. No surcharges. An entire wall of “little free library” books. There will be one boombox that plays Beastie Boys, John Denver, Manu Chao, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and some alt country.

OK back to business – thanks to Mark for sharing some opening news in Union Station: (more…)