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Agency PerformanceCinder Neighborhood Barbeque - 09-16-2026 - Order
Date Released:
Order Cancelling License
Blunt DC - 09-16-2026 - Order
Date Released:
Order Affirming Board Order No. 2026-651
Bammy's - 09-16-2026 - Order
Date Released:
Order Approving the Offer-in-Compromise
Aloha - 09-16-2026 - Order
Date Released:
Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration
354 Restaurant - 09-16-2026 - Order (2)
Date Released:
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
354 Restaurant - 09-16-2026 - Order (1)
Date Released:
Order Approving Stipulated License
Renewal Notices - 09-11-2026
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ABCA, MPD Padlock 50th Illegal Cannabis Shop
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Today, April 24, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and Metropolitan Police department closed and padlocked Orbit DC located at 1919-1921 18th Street NW marking the District Government’s 50th illegal cannabis shop closure in DC.
Illegal shop closures have taken place across the city with 17 in Ward 1, 10 in Wards 2 and 6, seven in Ward 4, three in Ward 5, and one in Wards 3, 7 and 8 each respectively.
ABCA, MPD Padlock District Smoke and Cigar Lounge
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On March 27, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of District Smoke and Cigar Lounge located at 3236 Prospect Street NW, Washington DC.