photos via WMATA
From WMATA:
“The new Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail Station opens Friday at 5 a.m., connecting one of Alexandria’s fastest growing communities to the region.
“Going fast! Fare machines at the new Potomac Yard Station are loaded up with 25,000 commemorative SmarTrip cards available NOW. Get yours today!”
Less than 15 minutes to the nation’s capital, Potomac Yard-VT, on the Blue and Yellow lines, is the 98th station in the Metrorail system.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD: “The Third District is investigating a shooting in the 1600 block of First Street, Northwest. Two adult males were shot; one victim is in serious condition. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact 202-727-9099.”
and info on yesterday’s Traffic Fatality: Intersection of 5th Street and H Street, NW (more…)
RIP Chinatown Coffee, photo by random lady
Today’s question comes via reader request: “Reaching out to see if you can ask DC about their favorite metro-accessible coffee shops with ample seating. Looking for a place to pop in and have a working coffee break. Or, a coffee shop that would reserve a spot for you!”
701 7th Street, NW
Brandi writes: “Just went to the Chinatown Regal Cinema and it’s open and there was a decent number of folks. One of the employees said it’s not closing for now from what they heard.”
Stay tuned.
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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You: man in his 40s wearing casual athletic clothes and carrying a green backpack, finishing his beer and closing his tab at the Le Dip bar on Monday evening.
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“a rare photo of all 3 of my cats together. Wiggly is the gray one with white paws standing on the flower bed, she’s 25; laying down stretched out on the concrete is Serena and she’s 26; the calico cutie is Angel who is 2.5. It was a beautiful day to come outside.”
“Freddy in Adams Morgan”
“Dear PoPville,
Seeking advice on how to deal with a difficult resident situation in my apartment complex. There is a resident in this complex that is experiencing a severe mental health crisis and it is seriously impacting other residents’ ability to live safely in our own apartments.
First, I do want to say that I am incredibly sympathetic to this resident’s current situation. I don’t want them to end up experiencing homelessness, and I don’t want to escalate this to the police if I can help it. From what I have gathered from dealing with management for months, they are not in a city program and their family is unwilling to help, so I am at a loss as to what our options are. Management’s only option at this time is a suggestion to move. (more…)