Thanks to B. for sending just before 12:30pm:
“Vermont and 11th NW. Didn’t see it but driver seemed fine. Somehow jumped the curb and smashed through the middle of the bus stop on Vermont heading north towards T Street.”
Author: Prince Of Petworth
D. sends above from Capitol Hill Sunday: “I think ditched like this. Looks like it collided with the street sign at the end. There wasn’t a panel on the car that wasn’t hit though. Car is totaled.”
And R. sends from K Street, NW Saturday night: (more…)
Thanks to Justin for sending Sunday: “Does anyone have any idea why Roosevelt Island is closed today?”
Megan replied: “Park Service site says “wildlife management” – apparently they have a bear?”
NPS alerts say: “Theodore Roosevelt Island Closed on 6/18/2023 for Wildlife Management
Alert, Severity, closure, Theodore Roosevelt Island Closed on 6/18/2023 for Wildlife Management
Theodore Roosevelt Island is closed on Sunday, June 18th, for wildlife management. The parking lot, Mount Vernon trail, and bikeshare station remain open the public.”
and (more…)
|
Thanks to Dylan for sending: “Heard what sounded like a small explosion and this back porch was totally aflame. I think the house is actually uninhabited but it was a pretty serious fire. Fire department was able to put it out impressively fast though.” (more…)
|
10th and Spring Road, NW
Thanks to all who sent. Jason wrote: “Lots of activity near Raymond Rec center last night. Sounded like a combo of accidents, gun shots and fireworks. Car pile up and center is closed with what is investigation.”
Updates if/when more is learned.
|
via google maps
Update around 6pm Saturday: “He was arrested a little bit ago (at my apartment building)”
A reader reports Saturday morning: “they’ve identified the suspect and his address in Adams Morgan. There was a standoff all night last night as he was in the house. this morning the police entered the residence to arrest him. However, he had escaped out the back earlier. He is still at large.”
Full release from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in an Assault With Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse that occurred on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the 1800 block of Clydesdale Place, Northwest. (more…)
|
251 Florida Ave, NW
Terrible late Friday news from the Truxton Inn. But looking forward to learning what’s next. (more…)
Traffic advisory from MPD:
“On Monday, June 19, 2023, The DCBHCC Juneteenth Music Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 05:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.: (more…)
|
Please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Entries will be accepted now through Labor Day. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening!
Thanks to Phil for sharing: “From tree to casserole dish: backyard peach crisp (note: my wife made this). And there are tons of peaches left to pick.” (more…)
photo by Andrew Pasko-Reader
Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to shoot my shot and see if I could find the cute guy I bumped into getting off of the blue/orange/silver line at metro center today (Wednesday) around 4:45. (more…)