Thanks to Shayla, Mitch and Jerome for sending:
“After two years of work, the lower level is very nice which includes access for those not able previously to access the lower level.”
“It looks like the work is basically done. The “Do Not Enter” signs and fencing are gone and you can walk around except on some of the turf. Of course, (more…)
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in the 1400 block of Spring Road, Northwest.
At approximately 4:04 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim inside of the vestibule of a residential building. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 39-year-old Aaron Robinson, of Northwest, DC. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
WSC Columbia Heights has had no TV for over a month and a half (the attached pictures are from December 19th, and it was down for at least a week before that). The TVs are either off, or are on with only a DirectTV screensaver. (more…)
MPD reported: “Shooting Investigation in the Unit Block of Kennedy Street, NW. Lookout is for a B/M wearing all black driving a older Gold Honda Accord with heavy tinted windows last seen fleeing Northbound of the location.”
Alan Henney reported: “Update: SHOOTING WITH MANHUNT: Man in his 20s shot in back and leg. Shooter fled in Honda, tracked by Falcon to 13th St and Kenyon St NW DC. He is in custody near Tubman Elementary School after bailout.”
From Alert DC: (more…)
This rental is located at Clifton Street NW near 14th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,300 / 2br – 1000ft2 – 2 bed, 2 bath condo w/ W/D + Balcony (14th Street Corridor) (more…)
This rental is located at 15th near Euclid St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$5,400 / 4br – 2400ft2 – Stunning Meridian Hill Park Unit (Adams Morgan / Columbia Heights) (more…)
Thanks to Aman for sending: “Signage just went up for “Snipes” in what looks like the old Payless space.”
Snipes website says:
“From a German-based streetwear retailer to a globally recognized brand, SNIPES has grown its physical footprint to 450+ stores extending all over Europe since opening its first store in Essen in 1998. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
At 6:35pm there were 10 gunshots in a row over behind the old Carolina Restaurant at 14th and Spring. A few feet away from were the shooting happened exactly a week ago. Hopefully, no one was.”
Thanks to K. for sending above around 8:30pm.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in the 1200 block of Half Street, Southeast.
At approximately 7:55 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending: “Small section on north side of park is roped off and has a fresh layer of sod. Let’s hope park service covers the entire lawn!”
Ed. Note: I recently asked NPS about the status of the fountains at the park and was told:
“we aren’t certain about spring 2023 for turning on the fountains. It will be dependent what short-term fixes are needed, but we are hopeful. The bigger rehabilitation need has been scoped and funding for that hasn’t been identified as of yet.”