Photo by Doug Goodhill via Alexandra Hiniker
Thanks to Alexandra for sharing this awesomeness:
“DC friends, ever wonder what 18th Street looked like in the 1970s?
This is my dad in front of his print shop, Rainbow Press.
Plenty of posters calling for DC statehood on those walls!
It later became Rumba Cafe. Curious to see what it will be next.”
Magnificent. Here’s what Rumba Cafe looked like in it’s heyday: (more…)
Randomly stumbled upon these behind the Chinese Embassy in Van Ness. Very cool:
Now about that statue: (more…)
Photo by Nathan Jones
From The National Mall:
“Tonight, 5:30 pm ET, will be the first-ever lighting around the Reflecting Pool in honor of the American lives lost to COVID-19. People everywhere are invited to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells in a national moment of unity and remembrance.”
From the Presidential Inauguration Committee:
“The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is hosting a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. On January 19 at 5:30pm (local time), we invite Americans across the country to come together for a national moment of unity and remembrance.
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Thanks to Mac for sharing the beautiful shot above: “This is how I like to picture the Capitol. 2 years ago. Seems like forever”
Flashback to a year ago because it’s still one of the craziest videos I’ve ever seen:
Well this is kind of crazy, my security camera picked up a building randomly collapsing today.
The people on the street were walking on the spot 10 seconds earlier! Luckily no one was hurt I don't think.@PoPville @nbcwashington @fox5dc @wamu885 pic.twitter.com/ViyklfWE4V
— Andy Feliciotti (@sup) January 15, 2020
Photo by angela n.
Mayor Bowser wrote: “On behalf of the residents of the District of Columbia, our thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick.
May he Rest In Peace, and we work tirelessly to honor his service to the Congress and our nation.”
From the United States Capitol Police:
“At approximately 9:30 p.m. this evening (January 7, 2021), United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty.
Officer Sicknick was responding to the riots on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol and was injured while physically engaging with protesters. (more…)
“To recognize the Ethiopian community’s heritage and culture, outstanding leadership and 14 contributions to the District of Columbia’s economy and the 9th and U Street business 15 corridor located in the Shaw neighborhood, and its partnership with the African America 16 community in the fight for social justice and civil rights.” (more…)
“I see a sad procession,
And I hear the sound of coming full-key’d bugles,
All the channels of the city streets they’re flooding,
As with voices and with tears.”
From Dirge for Two Veterans by Walt Whitman: Citizen of the District of Columbia (more…)
2315 18th Street, NW
Alex writes: “Assuming this is based on its external appearance and not based on any insights, but has anyone heard anything here?”
Having once prematurely shared a rumor of Dan’s Cafe’s possible demise years ago, I was certain not to make the same mistake twice. As I was investigating this weekend I had the good fortune of running into the owner on 18th Street who assured me that Dan’s Cafe would be reopening when the District gets to phase three. So STAY TUNED for that. And thank the Gods.