The future of the Rock Creek Horse Center is in flux. “Those who use the facility say they’ve been told by employees that changes are coming, and it is possible the horses would be relocated and the facility would be likely to close as soon as the end of February or March,” reports The Washington […]
Comet Ping Pong is having some work done
Comet Ping Pong (5037 Connecticut Avenue) has been closed this week, and for a good reason. Friends & Fans,Comet is getting a NEW PIZZA OVEN! We are temporarily closed and will reopen Sept. 15th! "Faster & Better for the WIN!!"Thank you for your support over the last 16 years!See you soon! pic.twitter.com/zDXtuzm5BT — Comet Ping […]
Still showing up for Comet, five years after #StandWithComet
A group of protesters showed up outside Comet Ping Pong the night before the inauguration. Comet’s neighbors also showed up that night – and in the days since. The night’s tweets tell the tale. Protesters lined up on the sidewalk outside the restaurant at 5037 Connecticut Avenue. Pretty normal night in front of Comet Ping […]
Neighborhood in the News: Coronavirus and the Van Ness Giant; Hillwood and Sidwell Friends get PPP loans
A Covid-19 case (or three?) at the Van Ness Giant: Grocery store workers are helping us keep our cupboards and fridges stocked at considerable risk to themselves. A WUSA9 report Tuesday suggested that three workers at the Giant at 4303 Connecticut Avenue have tested positive for Covid-19. Fox 5’s report, presumably using the same information […]
UPDATED: Suspected Comet Ping Pong arsonist arrested; suspect in two Subway Van Ness robberies arrested
2/14/2019 update: The Comet arson suspect was arrested on February 13th. Comet Ping Pong is back in the news after a fire at the restaurant Wednesday that DC and federal investigators believe was started intentionally. They are searching for the suspect. ATF is seeking the pictured suspect for questioning about the January 23, 2019 arson […]
Neighborhood in the News, Part 1: Rent lawsuit; Comet anniversary; ‘Fire and Fury’ fuss
We tried to take it easy over the holidays, but the news about neighbors and neighborhood spots has been coming in nonstop since our last roundup. This is going to be a two-parter, with more “Neighborhood in the News” links tomorrow. DC sues over “rent concessions”: We’ve told you about the practice that has given […]
Neighborhood in the news: Hillary Clinton #StandsWithComet; a “shelter-in-place” at Murch
She supported Comet during Pizzagate: Last year, neighbors and friends of Comet Ping Pong showed up in force to support the restaurant and other businesses on the block as they endured a barrage of threats from conspiracy theorists. And we’re just now learning that Hillary Clinton was one of those friends. During Clinton’s September 18th […]
Neighborhood in the news: Prison for Comet shooter; Jake Tapper sells Forest Hills home
What other news organizations are saying about people, places and happenings in the neighborhood: The stabbing at Giant: Two employees argued. One picked up a knife. The other was hospitalized with three stab wounds and broken ribs. Here’s the coverage in The Washington Post. Our hearts go out to the victim and other Giant employees. […]
Comet Ping Pong updates: Shooter guilty plea; Conspiracy theorist apologizes
The gunman who surrendered to police in December after attempting to “self-investigate” internet falsehoods about Comet Ping Pong pleaded guilty last Friday to weapons and assault charges. Read more about it in The Washington Post, NBC.com and WAMU.org. Edgar Maddison Welch, who had driven here from North Carolina, entered Comet on a Sunday afternoon carrying […]
Our besieged businesses have grit. It’s time to show them we do too
by Marlene Berlin Let’s talk about grit. Here are two great examples: “We are heartened by the support and loyalty of our customers and our community — they are our lifeblood and we will continue to serve them joyfully for the decades to come and beyond.” – James Alefantis, owner of Comet Ping Pong in […]