Photo by Ron
DCFD reported:
“Working Fire now requested unit block Rhode Island Ave NW. Fire top floor apartment in 3 story row structure. No injuries reported.
Update Working Fire Rhode Island Ave NW. The victim #DCsBravest rescued will be transported in critical condition. Fire has been knocked down. Checking for extension.”
Photo by Mike
1700 1st Street, NW
From Big Bear:
“The Big Bear Holiday Market is Wednesday December 20th from 4 PM – 9 PM.
We’ve got a fantastic list of vendors lined up this year including several newcomers and returning favorites. There will be everything from locally made vinegar to gifts for the kids and turkish towels for the home.
We’ll also be running a specials menu for the night including a one-night return of BBC’s Famous Fried Chicken Sandwich & Mulled Reid’s Apple Cider a la Jim
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Tyler Nelson
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to bring your attention to a petition some fellow Bloomingdale neighbors and I put together to weigh in on our neighborhood’s debate about historic designation.
The neighborhood has heard some from supporters of the application, but there hasn’t yet been a group representing those who are concerned about the impacts designation will have. We’re worried this application will be voted on before the majority of the neighborhood has a chance to survey the arguments on each side and weigh in..
The petition can be found here.
I’ve outlined my reasons for opposing designation here: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Many readers probably know that the cross walk on R st NW and Florida is already not great to begin with — Florida is a busy street and the left turning cars get confused by the diagonal intersection. There’s only one crosswalk instead of two to cross on R, and the pedestrian light only turns to walk if you push the button. If you don’t push the button, the walk sign never comes on, and the green traffic light stays on for only about half the time it would otherwise, so there’s not enough time to cross the street.
About a week ago or so, the crosswalk button got stuck in the “on” position, and now it doesn’t seem to be triggering the walk signal at all. So it’s now impossible to get a crosswalk light to cross Florida. I’ve been running across when the R St traffic light turns green, but only get about halfway across the street by the time it turns yellow.
I wrote to 311 and haven’t heard back. I hope you can bring attention to this dangerous traffic situation!”
Do it!!
116 Rhode Island Ave, NW
via google maps
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.”
Thanks to Ryan for sending an update on the Tricia McCauley case from the Washington Post:
“Man sentenced to 30 years in Christmas Day rape, murder of D.C. actress
Last Christmas, McCauley and Johnson crossed paths as strangers in an encounter that ended with Johnson climbing into McCauley’s car and brutally beating and raping her before strangling her with her scarf.”
2nd and Florida Ave, NW
We first learned this was coming back in August. It’s gonna be huge:
More photos after the jump. (more…)
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!”
Unit block of Florida Ave, NW
Mural in Truxton Circle near Big Bear in Bloomingdale. 100 years ago today in New York.
