Readers report starting 1:22pm: “Big shooting in Shaw. 20 shots maybe. ON FLORIDA or T by 7th street. Police have 7th street closed off it appears”
“There was a shooting on 7th and T street NW about 10 minutes ago, police on scene. Please spread message to be safe in surrounding area.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1900 block of 7th Street, NW. Lookout for B/M wearing a red/burgundy shirt. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT”
Update from MPD: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a Foggy Bottom resident living at one of the condo buildings at 26th and K St. There’s a lovely free little library box in the park on 26th St that has amassed quite the collection recently. It’s not associated with the Little Free Library Network (I actually did look this up). Unfortunately, yesterday it got so many books that the bottom shelf collapsed. (more…)
photo by Clif Burns
From the Mayor’s Office:
“This morning, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) issued a “Code Purple” air quality alert for Washington, DC for Thursday, June 8. A Code Purple air quality alert indicates very unhealthy air conditions for the entire public, not just those with respiratory illnesses. In response, Mayor Muriel Bowser has suspended several non-essential citywide services. The following services will be modified: (more…)
1337 H Street, NE photo by @flipzphotography
Interrupting Armageddon posts with this big news passed on from G. about Hill Prince [Ed. Note: No relation] Rock Harper shares on his Facebook:
“Bought a bar, inherited the vibes. (more…)
“Picture by Roger Eastman”
Thanks to Rebecca for passing on from the Anacostia Watershed Society:
“Smokey the Bear in University Park? This black bear was seen roaming the neighborhood near the elementary school. Young male bears can stray far from where they are born to claim their territory.”
“The young black bear is now in Hyattsville”
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.
Check out the video from the Anacostia Watershed Society: (more…)
PoPville HQ from Airnow.gov:
Kristen sends from Navy Yard:
From Department of Energy & Environment:
“Today’s air quality is extremely unhealthy. Members of the general public may experience health effects & sensitive groups may experience more serious health issues. Some potential effects are heart attacks, irregular heartbeat, aggravated asthma, & decreased lung function. (more…)
From MPD: “Alert: Robbery Investigation in the 400 block of H St NE. Lookout for 5 juvenile B/M’s wearing all black with face masks last seen occupying a silver Toyota with California tags.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411”
“Dear PoPville,
Please see the attached email and memo from 360 H Street Management regarding a reported Vehicle Theft and Assault. This was in the building’s secure garage for residents. (more…)
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to K. for sending at 8:30am: (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Due to the poor air quality in Washington, D.C., the Zoo is closed today, Thursday June 8, for the safety of our animals, our staff and our guests. Please check our website for reopening information.”
photo by Laryssa
From DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management:
“A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for DC today, June 8. During a Code Purple alert, the air quality is very unhealthy.”
“The smell of smoke this morning and everything obscured beyond the bridge.. jarring way to wake up.” photo by DH
From Art. D:
Full release with all the info from the Mayor’s Office: (more…)