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May 29th, 2020

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 29, 2020 at 8:45AM

Thanks to Joe for sending: “Diego is back!” (more…)

#coronaville

Huge Fire Fire on the top floor of Metro headquarters across from the Capitol One Arena, DCFD Extinguished Fire and No Injuries Reported

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 27, 2020 at 8:05AM | Updated May 27, 2020 at 11:57AM

Photo by James McNellis

James reports to us at 6:30am: “It appears that wmata headquarters is on fire.”

DCFD reported at 6:25am: “Working Fire 600 5th St NW. fire showing from top floor of Metro headquarters.”

From WMATA:

“We are grateful all employees and occupants were safely evacuated during this morning’s fire at Metro’s headquarters, the Jackson Graham Building in Downtown, DC. Thanks to the quick response from DC Firefighters, the fire was quickly contained, and there were no reported injuries to Metro employees or first responders. We are currently assessing the damage and working closely with DCFEMS to identify the cause of the fire.

Metro is currently constructing a new headquarters in DC to replace the Jackson Graham Building, which has not undergone a major renovation since its construction and does not meet today’s fire & life safety standards for new buildings. As noted in our public presentations, fire/life safety factors were primary considerations in our decision to move.”

Crazy video of the huge flames coming out of the windows: (more…)

#coronaville

Despite it all Awesome Abounds Vol. 25

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 26, 2020 at 12:45PM

Thanks to Paul for sending the Q Street Barbies celebrating Pride.

Please email your awesomeness to [email protected] and let me know where you found it.

Much more awesomeness: (more…)

Just some photos folks have sent me of Jack Evans posting signs around town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2020 at 11:15AM

“Dear PoPville,

I actually felt sad watching him lug his own ladder in and out of his car to run his last hope campaign. He should’ve just retired in silent shame.” (more…)

#signs of the times

Expect the Unexpected in Coronaville

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2020 at 9:35AM

Thanks to Terra for sending from “an alley near the Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro station. Even the cat is surprised!”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Sad Signs of the Times

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2020 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Eileen for sending from “15th and Fuller streets NW close to Meridian Hill Park. Each few days there’s one more sign. It started with just the black and white one. Seems like there’s a movement growing in this building.”

Trucker Protest Remains on Constitution Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 11, 2020 at 11:15AM

We first noted this protest on May 1st. According to Freightwaves:

“A convoy of around 70 small-business truckers convoyed to the nation’s Capitol around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, to protest low freight rates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group plans to remain parked along Constitution Avenue until May 4 in hopes of attracting the attention of President Donald Trump about the plight of small-business truckers, said Scott Jordan of Peculiar, Missouri, and owner of Powerhouse Transportation.”

Thanks to Alex for sending the photo above from 6:50am this morning. It’s obviously now May 11th so not clear how long they’ll be there.