Morning Rundown

Nando’s Pokes Fun at D.C. Streetcar Opening — Nando’s Peri-Peri is set to offer free rides on a private “streetcar” this weekend as part of its celebration for its new location at 411 H St. NE. “We’re excited to open the same day as the streetcar, but we also know things happen and you can never count your chickens before they hatch,” the restaurant says. [Washington City Paper]

D.C. Fire Chief Called Streetcar’s ‘Unsung Hero’ — Leif Dormsjo, director of the District Department of Transportation, said yesterday D.C. Fire Chief Gregory Dean is the “unsung hero” behind work to begin streetcar service on the H Street corridor this weekend. [DCist]

Mixed-Use Building Planned for Park’s Hardware Site — The location for Park’s Hardware at 920-922 H St. NE is set to become a nine-unit residential development with a restaurant. [UrbanTurf]

Giant Glowing Rabbits to Conquer Yards Park — Giant glowing rabbits will take over The Yards Park (355 Water St. SE) this weekend. [Hill Now]