Lydia DePillis reports that after months of heated negotiations, Big Bear Cafe has finally secured a liquor license. Their class CR license will enable them to serve beer, wine, and liquor. There were certainly some comprises: Big Bear will have to close at midnight on weekends and 11 p.m. on weekdays. Outdoor music will have to stop at 9 p.m. Owner of Big Bear, Stu Davenport, was surprised by the quick decision (me too, after all of the arguing) and has no immediate plans to start serving liquor on a regular basis. more ›

D.C. police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night at 140 U Street NE, in the Eckington neighborhood. Fifth District commander Lamar D. Greene sent the following description to the 5D police email list:

A subject walked up to the location and began shooting at subjects on the porch. One male was shot in the arm. We are interviewing all subjects who were present at the time of the offense. Currently we have no motive established in this matter but believe this may be related to an on going feud between two groups in that area. We will continue to deploy extra officers, light towers and plain clothes officers to the area in an effort to keep arrest up and violent activity under control. If you have any information relative to this incident please call us immediately 202-727-9099.

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