Capitol Hill

Today’s Rental “is the first story of a row house”

By Prince Of Petworth

1367 Massachusetts Avenue SE

This rental is located at 1367 Massachusetts Avenue, SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2400 / 2br – 2 bedroom 1 bath – Capitol Hill Rowhouse

2 bedroom apartment for rent. Apartment is the first story of a row house on Massachusetts Ave SE in Capitol Hill. There is one bathroom to share between the two room mates. The apartment and rooms are very spacious, with access to a basement for storage. The move in date can be as early as mid-Feb, or as late as March 1. Utilities are between $70-$100 per person depending upon heating/AC usage.

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There is a back patio, large front yard, and open common area with lots of light through the bay windows. Amenities include on site washer/dryer, gas stove range, two hallway closets, built in living room bookshelf. (more…)

“Does anyone know when or if Hunan Dynasty is reopening?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo via DC Fire & EMS

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone know when or if Hunan Dynasty is reopening? Odd that there has been zero reports on such a popular place.”

While their website is still live, phone calls go unanswered.

On November 17th DC Fire & EMS reported:

“Fire at 200blk of Pennsylvania Ave SE extinguished. Units on scene, checking for extension. No injuries reported at this time.”

Ed. Note: I had to scroll from today to November to look up this old tweet (twitter really needs a better search function) and it really is extraordinary seeing all the rescue/responses they’ve made. Serious, serious props to DCFD. Don’t ever want to take these folks for granted.

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Photo via DC Fire & EMS

2 Taken to Hospital in Critical Condition after early morning fire in NE; 2 Fire Fighters with Minor Injuries

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by DC Fire and EMS

Around 5am DC Fire and EMS reported:

“Working fire 700 blk Md. Ave NE. Fire showing 1st floor 2 story row dwelling. 1 injured civilian.”

“Update Md. Ave NE. 2 victims enroute to hospital. 1 found in front yard and 2nd rescued from basement. Fire basement and both floors.”

“Md. Ave fire knocked down other than hotspots. No additional victims at this point. Fire was in basement, both floors & attic.”

“Both victims at hospital are in critical condition. 1 FF being transported minor injs. Investigators on scene to determine cause.”

“2nd FF tx minor injs. from Md. Ave. #1 critical victim adult male was found in front yard. #2 critical adult female rescued from basement”

“DCPS has proposed a merger between Maury Elementary School and Miner”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user washingtonydc

“Dear PoPville,

DCPS has proposed a merger between Maury Elem and Miner Elem, which would really reshape elementary education options in Hill East. It’s because when DCPS redrew the boundaries a couple years ago, they made the Maury boundary bigger. Now it turns out, the Maury construction budget isn’t large enough to accommodate the influx of new kids. To make things worse, now DCPS is proposing this radical change, which would combine a high performing school with a very low performing school. DCPS is asking for parent feedback via this link.”

“Some neighbors have taken it upon themselves to create metal no parking signs in an attempt to scare workers from using street parking”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

There has been a lot of talk about signs this week, so I thought I would flag what I believe to be an unfortunate set of signs that have been appearing around the Eastern Market construction. Photo above. Some neighbors have taken it upon themselves to create metal no parking signs in an attempt to scare workers from using street parking. Segments of my note to Charles Allen are below, including more detail. To Councilmember Allen’s credit, he reached out and asked that I connect with him on this, and I’m hopeful he will agree that this type of coordinated messaging has no place on our public streets and needs to stop.

The irony is that many of these signs are being strapped to street sign posts within line of sight of MLK quote signs that have been appearing in front yards throughout the neighborhood this week.

And an update since last week: while I appreciated Councilmember Allen’s initial response (publicly on twitter, of course) my attempts to connect with him privately have been met with radio silence.”

Dear Councilmember Allen: (more…)

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