Regardless of whether you’re upset that the corner of 14th and U has turned into a mini-7th and H Streets of sorts or not, free coffee is free coffee. This morning, the new Dunkin’ Donuts at 2001 14th Street NW is open for the first time. To mark the occasion, they’re giving out free medium coffees.

Sarah Krouse of the Washington Business Journal provides an update on the plans for the southwest corner of the 14th and U Streets NW intersection, which will be the home to a as-yet-unnamed mixed-use project.