Capitol Hill

Capitol Fencing “removal will start as soon as tomorrow and is expected to take three days.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today celebrated the announcement that the fencing around the Capitol Building grounds, erected after the January 6th attack on the Capitol, will be removed. The removal will start as soon as tomorrow and is expected to take three days. Norton has long worked to remove the fencing at the Capitol complex, both for its symbolism against open and democratic government and to restore access to roads and walkways for D.C. residents, emergency services, mail delivery, and local businesses. She also introduced a bill to prohibit federal funding from being used to install permanent fencing at the Capitol complex. (more…)

Finally Some Good Fountain News

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by James Mallos

We’ve been waiting for repairs on the Dupont Circle and Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park fountains for ages, so this is a sight for dry eyes from James:

“The beautiful Senate Fountain is refurbished and running!”

About that big police response and helicopter on Capitol Hill earlier “suspect then went victim’s vehicle and drove it to 5th and G Streets SE where the vehicle’s controls proved too cumbersome”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“1D officers and detectives are currently on the scene investigating a Robbery that occurred today at about 2:15 PM where a vehicle was taken in the 500 block of G St SE. The suspect approached the victim and demanded his car keys. The suspect then went to the victim’s vehicle and drove it to the intersection of 5th and G Streets SE where the vehicle’s controls proved too cumbersome and the suspect fled. A significant patrol response with support from our police helicopter and an observant citizen led to the apprehension of the offender. (more…)

La Collina “Italian(ish) restaurant” opens Friday on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


747 C Street, SE via La Collina

From a press release:

“Just in time for summer, La Collina will open for dining on Friday, June 18th. Inspired by the simplicity of Italy’s osterias, La Collina (Italian for ‘the hill’) will offer summer dining al fresco with a menu of classic and comforting dishes, including house-made pastas, a selection of antipasti and salumi, large plates that can be shared or savored by one, and wines by the carafe. Dinner will be available on the patio from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday through Sunday. (more…)

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