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Pineapple and Pearls Coffee Bar Set to Open on Friday — Rose’s Luxury owner Aaron Silverman said he plans to open the coffee bar and cafe portion of his new eatery Pineapple and Pearls on Friday. [Washington Post]

Police Say Driver Who Caused Sunday Crash Near Nationals Park Was Fleeing Officer — Police investigating the crash near Nationals Park on Sunday that left one person in critical condition and injured two others said that the man who caused the crash was speeding away from a police officer who tried to pull him over. However, police do not believe that the officer was chasing the suspect at the time of the crash. [Washington Post]

How Navy Yard and Southwest Became Two of D.C.’s Fastest-Growing Areas — Greater Greater Washington takes a look at the history of the Capitol Riverfront area around National Park and how several forces combined to create the current development boom in the area. [Greater Greater Washington]