From DCPoliceTraffic:
“UPDATE: The outlined Streets are CLOSED to PEDESTRIAN & VEHICULAR Traffic until further notice due Police Activity”
Photo sent to us by Paul Jones
From AlertDC:
“MPD reports a barricade situation located at 19th and K Street NW. Due to the incident (K Street, L Street, and M Street NW are closed between 18th and 21 Street NW).
Please avoid this area and use alternate routes.”
Alan Henney tweeted:
“20th + K Sts NW-DC police investigating reports of shots fired from high-powered rifle. Police are cutting/detouring traffic to investigate.”
“u/d DC SHOTS FIRED- Woman reported holed up in or on roof of 1999 K St NW-DC. She has FIRED gun. SWAT/ACTIVE SHOOTER teams on scene.”
“u/d DC SHOTS FIRED- 1999 K St NW-DC. Subject who fired shots reported to be trans-gender and suicidal. Numerous police agencies on scene.”
@DCPoliceDept tweeted:
“Barricade: 19th&K Streets(UPDATE)-No injuries reported, was not an active shooter situation. Subject contained, investigation continuing.”
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777 6th Street, NW Thanks to Eric for sending: “The old Flight space on 6th St NW in Chinatown has a banner about it becoming Mezcal Cantina soon” STAY TUNED.
1625 P Street, NW Thanks to Nora for sending: “the alley-side wall of the Stead playground.”
photo by Mark Andre From NPS: “Heads up! Be aware that Saturday, 5/11, around noon, 60 planes representing the history of general aviation will fly down the Potomac and over…
Thanks to P. and B. for sending: “Dupont Circle. Maryland drivers… An alley off 17th near Mass Ave. No reasonable explanation…”
Washington, DC! Let’s choose taters over haters, darlings! It’s DC’s ONLY Drag Brunch Bingo and it’s only at Whitlow’s! Forget your troubles, and let’s get HAPPY! Revel in the ridiculousness with your host, Tara Hoot, as she takes you to Camp Tutti Fruiti Hoot where you can enjoy amazing performances by Shelita Ramen and Mari Con Carne, play bingo, and win campy prizes! Sunday, May 19 at 12:30!
Come for a tasty brunch, bottomless drinks and drag performances that make you laugh and feel better about the world! Why? Because you’re gorgeous and you deserve it! We can’t wait to welcome you!
Tickets are only $10 with additional bottomless drink and food options!
Finding a gift for moms can be difficult. Google “Mother’s Day gifts,” and you’ll scroll through endless lists of beauty products, candles and fuzzy robes. Sure, those are sweet, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise loved ones with something a little more, well, practical!
Here’s one idea: Give her a gift certificate for a home cleaning from Well-Paid Maids. It’s the perfect “thank you,” “I love you” or “you’ve got this” for any mom. She can schedule the home cleaning at her convenience and breathe easy knowing she has one less thing to do.
Our cleaners will take care of everything, including vacuuming and mopping as well as cleaning and dusting countertops, tables, mirrors, appliances and more. Sinks, toilets, showers and appliance exteriors also get a good scrub.
Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets 20th Anniversary!
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF IMPACT,COMMUNITY,AND CELEBRATION AS WE RECOGNIZE DUPONT CIRCLES LEGACY BUSINESSES!
5:30 PM COCKTAIL HOUR AND NIBBLES
6:30 PM OPENING REMARKS
Dance Like a Mother, a Benefit for First Shift Justice…
Join First Shift Justice Project at “Dance Like a Mother,” a fun house music party benefiting DC-area low-wage working parents & caregivers fighting workplace discrimination. First Shift helps working parents assert their workplace rights to prevent job loss. The money
