Capitol Hill

“59th Presidential Inauguration Street Closures”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and L Street, NW photo by Joshua Collier “checkpoint at 14TH and L St NW this morning. Every car is getting stopped and questioned.”

Stefanie (and others) report this morning: “Downtown DC really locked up (assuming for Inauguration prep etc) – can’t go south of Gallery Place from at least 6th as far west as I can tell. I had a heck of a time getting to 395 this morning.”


8th and F Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon

From Alert DC:

“MPD reports the following road closures are in effect until further notice due to preparation for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (more…)

“it’s harder to dismiss as just crazy ranting.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My son and I were at the Stanton Park playground Saturday a little before noon. As always on the weekend, there were probably 5-6 families enjoying the sun and getting out of the house while following proper mask/distancing protocols. Unexpectedly, a man who appeared to be jogging on the west side of the park near the playground stopped and started bellowing insane MAGA propaganda: (more…)

“Mayor Bowser’s Letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Regarding Inauguration Preparations”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

From the Office of the Mayor:

“January 9, 2021

The Honorable Chad F. Wolf
Acting Secretary
United States Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528

Dear Acting Secretary Wolf:

Following the unprecedented terrorist attack on the United States Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, and the continued threat of related violence in the District of Columbia, we are extremely concerned about the upcoming National Special Security Event (NSSE) led by the United States Secret Service. We believe strongly that the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20 will require a very different approach than previous inaugurations given the chaos, injury, and death experienced at the United States Capitol during the insurrection. While I will be reaching out to a broad range of local, regional, and federal partners to enhance cooperation among our bodies, I strongly urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to adjust its approach to the Inauguration in several specific ways. (more…)

“The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

Ed. Note: NPR reported: “Two pipe bombs left at the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee were discovered by police and safely detonated, police said.

In a car on Capitol grounds, law enforcement found a drink cooler full of gasoline bombs and a long gun, Contee told reporters.

The FBI confirmed to NPR that the agency is involved in ongoing investigations and said, “two suspected explosive devices were rendered safe by the FBI and our law enforcement partners.”

From Mayor Bowser:

“The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, DC. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021: fbi.gov/USCapitol”

The FBI form says:

“The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, DC. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. (more…)

Ready? Set? 2021!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jason for sending from Capitol Hill on New Year’s Day.

SUNdeVICH’s “Capitol Hill location will open this Friday 01.01.21. Come by and check it out!”

By Prince Of Petworth


601 New Jersey Ave, NW

Thanks to Michael for passing on the good news from SUNdeVICH.

“601 New Jersey Ave. NW
“Entrance on G St.”
202-750-8128

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Opening January 1st 2021
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Monday- 11AM-3PM
Tuesday- 11AM-3PM
Wednesday- 11AM-3PM
Thursday- 11AM-3PM
Friday- 11AM-3PM
Saturday- 11AM-3PM
Sunday- 11AM-3PM”

A peek inside: (more…)

3:47 pm Tuesday near Lincoln Park: Mugging Victim “struck in the face” by 4-6 juvenile males, wallet taken. Arrests Made.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 3:47 pm First District officers responded to the 100 block of 11th Street NE for the report of a robbery. Officers located the victim who reported that 4-6 juvenile males wearing dark clothing approached him. The victim was then struck in the face and his wallet was taken. The victim was treated on scene by DCFEMS. The suspects were last seen fleeing westbound through the alley. Officers and Detectives, with further investigation, were able to identify and arrest one juvenile in connection with the robbery. (more…)

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