Borderstan Brief

Man in Muslim Clothing Punched Near Dupont Metro — Someone punched a man in the throat near the Dupont Circle Metro station Friday afternoon. Why? The victim of the random attack said he believes it was because he was wearing traditional Muslim attire. “I believe I was attacked for the way I was dressed,” the victim, Rashid Dar, told DCist. Police are still looking for the assailant. [DCist]

Johnny’s Half Shell Opening Imminent — The new Johnny’s Half Shell in Adams Morgan could open at 1819 Columbia Road NW as early as later today, according to owner co-owner Johnny Fulchino. The former Capitol Hill seafood joint announced earlier this year it was moving to Adams Morgan. [Eater D.C.]

Man Spray Paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ Slogan on Trump Hotel — D.C. Police are on the lookout for a man who spray painted “Black Lives Matter” and “No Justice” on the new Trump International Hotel over the weekend. [Washington Post]

Food Delivery Robots Coming Soon to D.C. — Little robots might soon start delivering groceries, snacks and other items across the District. [Washingtonian]