Union Station

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

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

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

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

BREAKING and END of an ERA: Pizzeria Uno has closed after 35 years in Union Station

By Prince Of Petworth

“Pizzeria Uno at Union Station has closed. I thought I’d let you know as that place has been there for decades.”

Holy smokes, thanks to Aaron for passing on from Pizzeria Uno:

“It’s with sadness that we write to let you know that our UNO Pizzeria & Grill location at Union Station as closed.

We have enjoyed being a part of this wonderful city for over 35 years and will truly miss the friendships and partnerships we have made.

We hope you will continue to visit UNO Pizzeria & Grill at our nearby location:

UNO Pizzeria & Grill Kingstowne

5935 Kingstowne Center
Kingstowne, VA 22315-5877″

In a call to Union Station, I’m told they closed yesterday.

First the movie theater and now this…

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