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From MPD:

“The Fifth District is working a shooting in the 100 block of Q Street NW that occurred on November 22, 2017 at approximately 3:49PM. The victim reports while standing on the sidewalk he heard several shots then realized he was shot once in the upper left leg. The victim was treated at a local hospital. The Lookout for the male with the handgun is a medium skin, 18-40 years old, heavy build, wearing dark jeans and a black hoodie. Any information please contact 2027279099

As for right now there is no evidence to connect the shooting in the unit block of N Street NW that occurred on November 21 with this incident. The Fifth District Detective’s office is investigating both cases.”

and

“Earlier today [Thursday], at approximately 1:30pm, members of the Third District responded to the 200 block of V Street NW in reference to the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival on the scene, officers located an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound to her lower extremities. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.”


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Heads up if your commute takes you on the 100 block of Rhode Island Ave, NW.

Thanks to Mike for the warning:

“DC water has been tearing up Rhode Island Ave next to Boundary Stone. They left this giant pothole uncovered!”


Second Annual Chili Challenge:

“North Capitol Main Street is excited to announce our second annual Chili Challenge featuring chili entries from eight of our local restaurants!! It will be a good time to be had by all! Warm apple cider, DC Brau, games for the kids and friendly competition for the adults. If you make a mean cornbread enter the cornbread challenge by emailing us at [email protected] and if you think you can handle the heat come prepared to compete in our hot pepper eating contest.

Moon Bounce + Games + Hot Pepper Eating Contest + DJ + Hotdogs + Chili + Cornbread + Beer + Wine

Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!! Don’t miss out on a friendly competition thanks to our amazing local bars and restaurants: (more…)


Thanks to MT for sending these awesome photos from the old McMillan filtration site.

If you spot a hawk or any other bird of prey 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.


Street View: 5 Photographers on Documenting Washington DC

“On the occasion of Flore de Preneuf’s pop-up exhibit “DC Liquor / What there is and what there was”, five local photographers – Chris Chen, Matt Dunn, Michael Horsley, Flore de Preneuf, and Joshua Yospyn – share pictures and backstories about how they work and relate to the city.

Mark your calendars for fast-paced slideshows and laid-back talk:

Sunday October 8, 2017

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

1542 North Capitol St NW, Washington DC,

at the corner of Florida Ave and North Capitol St, in the former Walter Johnson’s liquor store, now the Truxton apartment building.”


This rental is located at 1845 North Capitol Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2600 / 2br – 950ft2 – Beautiful, light-filled 2BR in Victorian Corner Unit

950 sqft; 2 BR/1 BA; elevated 1st floor of beautiful Victorian corner unit with turret and bay; large windows in all rooms let in tons of light; open floor plan; exposed brick; entire building features top-rate soundproofed floors and ceilings; low-e windows with security glass. Top-notch finishes and amenities, including hardwood floors; Italian tiles; central HVAC; island kitchen with granite counter tops; stainless steel appliances; full-size LG washer & dryer; decorative fireplace; recessed lights; top-down/bottom-up cellular shades; modern ceiling fans & light fixtures. . . (more…)


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