Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Based on investigations to date, the NPS and the Army have determined it is possible Fort Totten Park contains additional munitions.”

By Prince Of Petworth


April 18, 2023

From the National Park Service:

“An area of Fort Totten Park remains closed and fenced, and cement barriers and “no trespassing” signs will remain while the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Army further investigate the metal canisters, determined to be WWI-era munitions, found there in the spring. Based on investigations to date, the NPS and the Army have determined it is possible Fort Totten Park contains additional munitions.

The two metal canisters, found April 18, were discovered in the park after unauthorized work conducted by an adjacent property owner pushed approximately 10 feet of soil onto NPS land. One munition was a 75-mm projectile, approximately 3 inches in diameter and 11 inches long. The other munition was a Livens projectile, approximately 6 inches in diameter and 19 inches long. Initial assessment by Army experts indicated (more…)

More DC becoming Dodge City again

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi:

“Our preliminary statement on the weapon discharge following a break-in to a Secret Service vehicle. Two to Three possible suspects fled the scene in a vehicle and a regional bulletin has been issued to supporting units. @DCPoliceDept are investigating the incident.” (more…)

Today* in Hawks around Town – Good Hawk

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Joe for sending: “After hiking all day on the Seneca Creek Bluffs Trail, we saw our best wildlife when we pulled into our driveway behind our Columbia Heights house!

And check out what’s dangling from his (her?) right claw. Let’s hear it for the DC hawks!”

***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].

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