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From MPD:
“On February 14, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., MPD’s Criminal Apprehension Unit arrived in the 5000 block of Hanna Place Southeast to execute an arrest warrant.
Officers attempted to make contact with an individual inside the residence to execute the arrest warrant.
The individual refused to come outside.
As officers attempted to gain entry, the individual opened fire on them. (more…)
Thanks to Atiq for sending this amazing Hawk?Falcon? from “West basin drive and Ohio drive southwest”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Chuck and Sarah for sending: “Alto is shutting down in DC” (more…)
Thanks to G. for reporting around 9:22am: “Metro delays at Clarendon this morning.”
Metro reported: “UPDATED: Orange/Blue/Silver Line: No longer single tracking btwn Eastern Market & Stadium Armory. Residual delays continue in both directions due to earlier disabled train at Potomac Ave.”
Thanks to Jacob for sending: “Noticed today that the snowflakes that had been up for like 3 years straight at Columbia Heights DCUSA are gone and both escalators are working again!”
7350 Georgia Avenue, NW
“Merry Pin will be a craft store + cafe + community space offering products & more for hobby crafters.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
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From WMATA:
“Facing an unprecedented $750 million budget shortfall in the coming year, Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget which includes drastic service cuts, fare increases, layoffs, and other severe cost cutting measures.
The $4.5 billion capital and operating budget proposal provides a worst-case scenario; however, Metro’s funding partners are currently working through legislation that may reduce some of the most detrimental fare and service changes proposed.
The public is encouraged to review the proposed FY25 budget and provide comments through our online survey tool, or by attending an in-person or virtual public hearing. All comments should be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 5, at 5 p.m.
The budget shortfall is the result of several factors, including the end of federal pandemic relief funds, historic inflation pushing costs up, and slower than expected ridership recovery. Metro has taken steps to close the funding gap by reducing administrative costs, using capital funds to cover operating maintenance expenses, and decreasing fare evasion.
These steps alone are not enough. Metro is legally required to present a balanced budget each year, and the FY25 budget proposals reflect the significant cuts that would be needed if our local, state, and federal partners are unable to supply the necessary funding.
Metro has released a revised FY25 proposed Budget based on public funding commitments that keeps operating spending flat with Fiscal Year 2024 and minimizes service changes. Pending this funding, the FY25 Budget proposal would severely limit service and increase costs for customers. These include: (more…)
Thanks to Gilles for sending this super sweet Thunderbird. (more…)
