Alani Flores via GoFundMe
Thanks to R. for passing on: “Our hearts are with Powell student Alani Flores and her family after a devastating car accident last week. Her father and sister were also injured but have been released from the hospital. Here is a link to a fund to support the family if you would like to contribute. Thank you for sharing. (more…)
501 New York Ave, NW rendering via Zoom
“Dear PoPville,
Did you know the little police house at 501 New York Ave in the middle of mount vernon triangle is being turned into the central cell block for dc? All detainees will be held there. And possibly released from there as well. I don’t think the community even knows what’s happening”
Another reader writes: (more…)
1901 C Street, SE
A few folks have been asking for updates on the Sala Thai coming to Hill East. Thanks to Stephen for sending:
“Hoping to open next week. outdoor seating expected later this year.” (more…)
Thanks to Margaret for sending: “Found Art from our roof in Kalorama. Someone in our building is pretty amazing!” (more…)
1101 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Tania for sending: “CVS at Farragut north has been bare shelves for the past week – closing!”
Josh writes: (more…)
“Looking 4 illegal hostel?
You’re almost there!
Ring their doorbell, not ours.”
From the Mayor yesterday:
“Today, the Council approved Councilmember Pinto’s emergency legislation that includes several provisions from my Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023. I want to thank Councilmember Pinto for her partnership, leadership, and sense of urgency, and I want to thank the more than 150 people who testified two weeks ago at the Council hearing.
We know that a safer DC is possible. And our community is in agreement that the status quo is unacceptable. People getting killed on our streets is unacceptable. People getting their cars or property stolen at gunpoint is unacceptable. Parents being afraid to let their children play outside or seniors being afraid to walk to the bus stop is unacceptable. The legislation that the Council passed today will fill gaps in our criminal justice system and, in doing so, will increase accountability for violent and criminal behavior and make our city safer.”
From Councilmember Pinto: “I’m proud that today our govt. leaders came together to take immediate action to address our public safety emergency. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0115 hrs at the intersection of Connecticut Ave and Q St NW. Lookout is for 3 teen male and 1 female.”
Other shootings last night were reported by MPD at: (more…)
new location will be at 1629 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in April we learned that Alero would be moving down the Ave into the old Chipotle space. (more…)
