Congress Heights

“Metro and DC Public Library partner to bring new library to Congress Heights”

By Prince Of Petworth


1304 Alabama Ave, SE rendering via DCPL

From WMATA:

“Metro and the District of Columbia today announced a joint development project at Congress Heights station that will bring a new DC Public Library opens in a new tab and improved transit infrastructure to the community.

The project is commencing with the construction of transit improvements enabling the development of a new 23,000-square-foot public library adjacent to the station, creating a community destination that connects residents to educational resources, services, and opportunities while enhancing access to public transportation.

The District is investing $15 million in transit and infrastructure improvements to support broader housing and economic goals, improve multimodal connections to the 183-acre St. Elizabeths East development and the surrounding community, and create an opportunity to anchor Congress Heights station with a new public library. (more…)

Saturday Night Shootings

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“SHOOTING/1400 block of M ST NW/LOF 4 B/M’S BLACK HOODED SWEATSHIRTS, (1) ON A BICYCLE AND (1) HAS BRACES/5269″

and

“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, NW. (more…)

Shooting Homicides yesterday in Truxton Circle (3:46pm) and Congress Heights (4:47pm)

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1500 block of 4th St NW. Lookout for 2 B/M’s, 1 wearing a black hoodie and jeans and 1 wearing a grey hoodie and black and red shoes last seen eastbound in the 300 block of P St NW.”

and

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 3300 block of 14th Pl SE. No Lookout.
Have Info? Call 202-727-9099 or Text 50411″

Updates from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy in Northwest D.C.

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 1400 block of New Jersey Avenue, Northwest for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 16-year-old Maurice Jackson, of Northeast, DC, (more…)

14 year old shot, 17 year old shot and killed last night at bus bay at Congress Heights Metro Station

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Metro Transit Police reported Monday night:

“MTPD on scene of shooting in bus bay at Congress Heights Stn occurred ~10:11 pm. 2 shot – 14-yo male non-life threatening injury & 17-yo male transported w/critical injuries pronounced deceased at hospital. Investigation ongoing. MPD will take lead as it is now a homicide.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 2, 2023, in the 1200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast.

At approximately 10:10 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located two juvenile male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to area hospitals. After all life-saving efforts failed, one of the victims was pronounced dead. The second victim is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The decedent has been identified as 17-year-old Martez Toney, of Southeast, DC. (more…)

Massive Fire on St. Elizabeths Campus Saturday afternoon destroys historic “large wooden barn”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS 4:14pm Saturday: “Images from 2nd Alarm 2700 block King Ave SE. An exterior attack continues using heavy duty water streams from aerial ladders & other master stream devices. Collapse appears imminent”

The Washington Post reported: “The fire blazed on the campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast Washington, the first federally operated psychiatric hospital in the United States, and a place where innovative techniques were introduced in psychiatric treatment. (more…)

WMATA unveils some prototypes fare gates “to reduce fare evasion”

By Prince Of Petworth

Some interesting tweets from WMATA this morning:

“We’re continuing to look at ways to reduce fare evasion. The image shows a prototype customers will see at Fort Totten.”

“Here is another prototype shown that will be at Fort Totten to help reduce fare evasion.”

Also of note:

“We also have a new screen inside Columbia Heights. This screen will be an outward display of our security system.

“We want criminals to know we are watching you, and we will not tolerate any criminal behavior in our system.” says @wmatagm” (more…)

DC State Fair is this Sunday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“On Sunday, September 11 the 13th Annual DC State Fair will take place in Congress Heights at Gateway DC on the Saint Elizabeth’s East Campus from 10:00am to 5:00pm. This marks the return of the annual event to an in-person format for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The daylong celebration of all things homegrown is unique among local fairs and festivals: it is run entirely by volunteers and is free to attend.

Like state fairs across the country, the DC State Fair celebrates all things local – the agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents of the people who live or work in or frequent the District. The DC State Fair includes contests, local entertainment, hands-on educational workshops, children’s activities, a cocktail garden, local food vendors, and even a pet parade. (more…)

“DC’s Wear Orange event Saturday afternoon at Oxon Run Park in SE”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which kicks off Wear Orange Weekend. We wear the color orange to honor victims and survivors of gun violence, a tradition begun by the loved ones of Hadiya Pendleton, who was killed at a Chicago playground in 2013.

Moms Demand Action DC and our partner organizations, NAARC DC and the Friends of Oxon Run, invite people of all ages to enjoy a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the park. (more…)

Saturday Shooting Investigations including 4 people shot in the 100 block of P St, SW

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Zak

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW. A male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the leg. The victim was transported to a local for what is believed to be a none life threatening wound.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPDC at 202-727-9099 or text 50411″

A reader reported at 8:19pm: “Drive-by shooting on Georgia between Otis and Newton NW. 3 explosive shots, screams then a car peeling away. A lot of emergency vehicles on scene. It’s been a rough 24 hours in this area”

and (more…)

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