This rental is located at 226 11th St SE near Independent Avenue. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,595 / 1br – 600ft2 – Apartment for rent in Eastern Market (Washington DC, Capitol Hill, Eastern Market) (more…)
Capitol Hill
Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.
“Established in 1801, at the spot where President Thomas Jefferson chose, Marine Barracks, Washington, DC is the oldest post in the Corps. It is home to the official residence of the Marine Corps Commandant, Marine Band, Drum and Bugle Corps, Ceremonial units, and the Silent Drill Platoon. (more…)
This rental is located at 417 A Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,650 / 2br – 984ft2 – THREE LEVEL TWO BEDROOM CONVENIENT TO SENATE OFFICES (CAPITOL HILL) (more…)
Thanks to Dawn for sharing: “Bacon a statement? Some whimsical artist found the frame of an ancient alarm box on Capitol Hill and decided to ham it up.”
Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.
Made of bronze and weighing 15,000 lbs, the Statue of Freedom has crowned the dome of the Capitol since 1863. The original plaster model of the statue had a liberty cap (ancient Roman symbol of emancipated slaves). Jefferson Davis, then the Secretary of War, demanded the liberty cap to be removed from the model. The sculpture’s final version replaced the liberty cap with a military helmet topped with an American Eagle head and a crest of feathers. Ironically, an enslaved Black man named, Philip Reid, played a significant role in the construction of the Statue of Freedom.
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
First reported by Jon around 10:15pm last night: “extremely loud explosion heard in Capitol Hill just now.”
Confirmed by many, many others from all parts of Capitol Hill and beyond.
After much speculation readers reported: “Fire trucks responding at Walter/C/13th SE. Unclear what it was but that’s the epicenter. They’re looking around for the cause. Air still smoky.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been seeing these small, incredible pieces of protest art popping up in Capitol Hill the last few weeks. Signed by “Fearless Girls,” the first one I saw was featuring everyone’s favorite Bunker Baby. That one was on an electrical box in Stanton Park back in October. It’s since been removed. The other one I saw last night at I believe 4th and Constitution, it was about Jefferson and Sally Hemmings. Does anyone have pics of other pieces I might have missed or know anything about the Fearless Girls?” (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, in the 1000 block of 13th Street, Southeast.
At approximately 9:27 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located a male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life and the victim was pronounced dead. The victim remained on the scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Members located an additional adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The surviving victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. (more…)
727 8th Street, SE
From Summit to Soul:
“As you can see from the photo, a large piece of brick was thrown through our window in the middle of the night. We are fortunate this happened at a time when no one was in the shop; we are all safe and repairs are underway. However, incidents like this make being a small business so difficult – especially in 2020. We will pick up the pieces and carry on, just like we’ve navigated the rest of 2020. But what a rough way to start the holiday season.”
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Unfortunately a bunch of car windows have been smashed in Bloomingdale too: (more…)
Photo by Jared Stern
Thanks to Jared for sharing:
“Spotted near the new Safeway. The Latin translates to “Wash Your Hands and Keep Your Social Distance.” Not sure why the mascot is an aardvark.”
Ed. Note: It’s a pangolin “which is where covid is thought to have originated.” h/t Quarantine survivor (so far)