Rhode Island and North Capitol St
A reader reported around 4:30pm yesterday:
“not sure what happened or how each car ended up where they did, but this intersection is notorious for traffic violence and poorly planned. Very glad no pedestrians appear to have been hurt, as it is also one of the only spots to cross North Capitol Street. The city is aware of the issues with accidents here but favors commuters over the communities that surround it.”
Photo by District Shots
“Dear PoPville,
My family has lived in our rowhouse for ten years. Recently, new neighbors moved in next door. They smoke pot indoors at all times of day and night, and whenever they do, it basically hotboxes my house. I don’t know exactly how the smoke gets in — we have an insulated attic and newish windows etc, but it smells extremely strong in the house and lingers. I’ve asked the neighbors politely about four times not to smoke indoors, most recently yesterday. My younger daughter has asthma, (more…)
This rental is located at Seaton Place NW near 2nd Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,300 / 2br – 1000ft2 – Beautiful row house in the heart of Bloomingdale (Bloomingdale) (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged me about this dangerous driving post yesterday – the victim reached out and shares the incredibly upsetting story:
“These criminals attacked me and my family yesterday in Bloomingdale. They beat us up (while I was holding my 2 year old daughter). Busted my lip and choked me and punched my husband in the jaw. My other daughter was in the stroller unharmed. A neighbor heard us screaming and saved us! They went on to hold another woman at gunpoint shortly after, and then crashed the car. (more…)
courtesy The Pub and the People (1648 North Capitol Street, NW)
From an email:
“First, TONIGHT we are debuting our first ever Krampus Pop-Up in our cellar speakeasy, The Side Door. It’s a fun spin on the well-worn holiday pop-up. Everybody knows Santa, who rewards good little children with presents, but have you heard of Santa’s counterpart, Krampus, who punishes the naughty kids? In a cellar speakeasy after dark, it’s fun to be a little naughty, so we thought we’d give Krampus his due and design our holiday pop-up around him for a change! (It’s still visually a holiday theme, of course.) Here’s a sample of the holiday cocktail menu (which in total is 18 cocktails): (more…)
From Glassey (1625 First Street, NW at Florida Ave):
“IT’s BREAKFAST TIME!! Featuring Chef Victor!! Monday – Friday 7am – 11am!!
Nothing better than a piping hot breakfast to start your day off on the right foot! Come on by for breakfast at Glassey M-F 7am-11am, and during the World Cup we’ll be showing the 10am games & serving breakfast daily!”
Check out the menu: (more…)
Thanks to Ben for sending from Bloomingdale: “SNAKE in alley next to Crispus Attucks Park!”
We’ve seen lots of Black snakes (which are good – eat rats/mice etc.) but anyone know what type this is?
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.
This rental is located at 43 Seaton Place, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
From MPD:
“Four suspects operating two stolen golf carts robbed a victim in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. (more…)
From an email:
“Bill Crandall @ Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NW
Thursday night Stone Songwriter Sessions at Boundary Stone, a pub venue in Bloomingdale. Host Eli Waltz is from 7-8pm, Bill Crandall from 8-9pm.
A veteran of DC bands Modest Proposal, Adam West, and Dot Dash, Bill Crandall’s solo acoustic material is atmospheric, melodic ‘future-folk’ that defies easy categories. (more…)