Borderstan Brief

Driver Hits, Kills Man Near Thomas Circle — Someone driving a car collided with a man on Massachusetts Ave. NW early this morning. The pedestrian died on the scene, according to authorities. The driver reportedly remained on the scene and waited for police to arrive. [NBC Washington; Washington Post; ABC 7]

Park View Beer Garden Launches Crowndfunding Campaign — The Midlands, a new beer garden from the owners of the Kangaroo Boxing Club, is planned to open at 3333 Georgia Ave. NW. But first, it needs money. [New Columbia Heights]

Washington Post’s Principal of the Year in Columbia Heights — The Washington Post’s Principal of the Year is Ryan Tauriainen, principal at AppleTree Institute Early Learning Public Charter School’s Columbia Heights campus. [Washington Post]

Eight-Year-Old Reviews ‘D.C.’s Best Playgrounds’ — Want to find a good playground? Ask a kid. Here are the some of the best playgrounds in D.C. according to a DCist writer’s son. [DCist]

Louis CK in Dupont, on U Street — The world famous comedian performed at DC Improv last night and is set to perform at the Lincoln Theatre on U Street later this evening. Both shows sold out almost immediately because, well, guess. [DCist]