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And that plywood? The backing for painted faux-marble facades to line a Mall already lined with marble buildings!” (more…)
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Thanks to Susan for sending:
“Noticed today that the sign is up to honor the great Judy Heumann. She lived in the Kennedy Warren and crossed this bridge daily..Knew there was talk about naming the bridge for her and it actually happened.” (more…)
Thanks to Christopher for sending: “Great Blue Heron from the Roosevelt Island pedestrian bridge.”
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.
I was trying to hold out until June 1st but I can’t resist this masterpiece sent in by Joe. Simply beautiful. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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Back to our regular schedule of posts on Tuesday.
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UPDATE: “Preliminary statement regarding the shooting incident on 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.”
From the US Secret Service: (more…)
Full release from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reminding residents that outdoor pool season officially begins this weekend, with all outdoor pools and spray parks opening to the public on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, this week, the District of Columbia was named the nation’s #1 big city park system by the Trust for Public Land for the sixth consecutive year—a testament to the Bowser Administration’s continued investments in parks, pools, and recreation facilities across all eight wards. (more…)
Thanks to Nick for sending this beauty:
“I think this Jag was running with no one in it. I guess if you can get a Jag started, you should keep it going until you’re done for the day.”
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that left three victims injured in Northwest.
On April 28, 2026, at approximately 7:07 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of N Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported both men to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A third victim, a male child suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported by family members to an area hospital where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
On May 22, 2026, (more…)