Eckington

Dear PoPville – How Do I Get My Granddaughter Out of This School?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Sanjay Suchak

“Dear PoPville,

My granddaughter (11 years of age) is enrolled in the new McKinley Middle School this school year, who previously attended Garrison Elementary School. We had great expectations as it related to the school and their goals. However, after my child was enrolled and started at the school, we immediately began to see major changes in her behavior. Followed with daily phone calls about her behavior being out of control. Being a realistic grandmother, I took the complaints at face value since she was leaving an elementary where her mother works as a Special Education Aid, her other two siblings also attender that school. Therefore, I felt anxiety may be a major issue for her. However, I later found out that she was being bullied by a group of girls that she was afraid of. As previously mentioned, with each phone call we addressed their concerns of her being disrespectful, walking out of her classroom, not completing classroom assignments, talking back. None of which we have seen at home or at her previous school. This lead the family to start a pop-in policy at the school. This popping in resulting in me personally observing this group of girls that my granddaughter had attached herself too. Please keep in mind, with ever teacher meeting, every phone call, all the teachers would say, they see more in my granddaughter and they know she is not like this group of girls. She stand out amongst them, etc.

After frequent visits, and entire days of going from classroom to classroom, I came to realize that this group of girls were totally out of control. I then understood why my granddaughters was acting out. Immediately, we took her to counseling at Kaiser only to find out that she was in fact afraid of them and felt since they never got in trouble that it was easier to hang with them to avoid being harassed. This is what I noticed in the classrooms (more…)

Shooting in Eckington Around 9am

By Prince Of Petworth

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From @DCPoliceDept at 9am:

“Shooting Investigation__ 1900 Blk 3rd Street NE_ No lookout at this time”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 1900 block of 3rd Street, NE.

On Friday, September 13, 2013, at approximately 8:22 am, officers from the Fifth District responded to the 1900 block of 3rd Street, NE for the report of an unconscious male. Upon their arrival, they located an unconscious adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and did not find any signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene and was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, pending an autopsy and a determination of cause and manner of death.

The decedent is identified as 24 year-old Vernon Davis of Northeast, Washington, DC.”

Sweet Dog Found in Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Dog found on Rhode Island Ave NE near 3rd Street NE – no collar. He seems to be a pretty young poodle mix, with all white fur except the ends of his ears, which are grey. Found him running in and out of traffic, didn’t seem too savvy on the streets. At first he was really shy, but then let me pick him up and has been pretty friendly since then. He has not been neutered and is pretty thin, which makes me think he’s been a stray for a while.

Anyone recognize him or heard of any missing dogs in the area of Eckington, please feel free to email me: emilyabird(at)gmail(dot)com”

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

19 T Street Northeast

This rental is located at 19 T Street, Northeast:

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The listing says:

“Beautiful 700 sq ft English basement-bright and open space in hot Eckington/Bloomingdale neighborhood. Walk score 74. Flexible floor plan that could be separate sleeping area/den/lr. In between NOMA And Rhode Island METRO stops. Use of lovely private rear garden. Pending Lead based pain inspection. Housing Choice Vouchers welcome.”

You can see more photos here.

This studio is going for $1,850/Mo.

Wired Cycling Coming to Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to ‏@mstharrington for tweeting the word and photo last night:

“this just went up on a property at the corner of 4th & V St NE.”

Learn about “Borg’s Rate of Perceived Exertion” and lots more – Wired Cycling’s Website says:

The Wired Cycling™ program draws on new research and science opinion to teach instructors how to improve cycling performance. Participants of the Wired Cycling™ program will learn a wide-range of skills, current knowledge, and best practices in cycling training and instruction.

The WiredCycling™ Program©™ Overview

1. Training Elements
a. Frequency
b. Intensity
c. Duration

2. Variables that Influence Performance
a. Aerobic Capacity
b. Efficiency
c. High Speed Capacity
d. Gender – Specific
e. Age- Specific
f. Nutrition

3. Training Strategies & Techniques

4. a. Intervals

Sub-threshold
Threshold
VO2 Max

b. Endurance
c. Strength

5. Understanding Physiological Skills
a. Critical threshold power
b. Functional threshold power
c. Anaerobic threshold power
d. Lactate threshold power

6. Motivation, Perception & Attitude
a. Intrinsic vs. extrinsic
b. Perception vs. reality
c. States of mind

7. Training Tools
a. Power Meters
b. Heart Rate Monitors
c. Borg’s Rate of Perceived Exertion

8. Positioning & Alignment
a. Seat post height
b. Handlebar height
c. Cycling postures-basic, seated upright, seated climbs, and standing climbs

9. Indoor Class Formats
a. Music Strategies
b. Transitions
c. Tone and Volume
d. What Works
e. Safety

10. The Physical Realities of Cycling
a. Neuromuscular Condition
b. Training vs. Overtraining
c. Injury Prevention

We’ve Seen Many Pop Ups – Check Out a Pop Down

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader writes:

“A pop DOWN! North Capitol and T Stret, NE.
Looks like a ditch was dug around the house, the basement deepened, and a walkout will be created.”

Wild, I wonder how the cost of building a pop down compares with building a pop up?

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Man Shot in Back After Resisting Robbery in Adams Morgan, Man Shot in Head in Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Early this morning, at approximately 3:00 AM, 3 suspects in a gray or silver Dodge approached 2 citizens with a gun in the 2300 block of Ontario Rd. NW, and demanded their money. One of the citizens resisted the demands by the suspects and was shot in the upper back by one of the suspects. All 3 suspects then fled in their vehicle northbound on Ontario Rd. NW. Nothing was obtained during the robbery. The injured citizen was taken to a local hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, and is considered to be in fair condition. The second citizen was not injured. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Third District Detective’s office on 202-673-6915 or 202-727-9099.


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@IAFF36 tweeted:

“Shooting (230am) – unit blk S St NE – male shot in head, treated & transported to trauma center, life threatening”

Update from MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the Unit block of S Street, Northeast.

On Saturday, May 18, 2013 at approximately 3:20 am, units from the Fifth District responded to the sound of gunshots report in the Unit block of S Street, Northeast. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 21-year-old Dontel Price of Northeast, Washington, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

MPD Reports Sexual Assaults in Eckington, Carver/Langston and Pleasant Plains, Suspect Arrested in Pleasant Plains Case.

By Prince Of Petworth


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The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a First Degree Sexual Assault and Burglary which occurred in the 1900 block of Lincoln Road, NE.

On Sunday, April 14, 2013, at approximately 3:45 am, an adult female received a knock at her door. Upon answering, an unknown male asked to use the telephone, at which time the victim agreed. Once inside, she was sexually assaulted by the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’8” to 5’10” in height, dark complexion, short hair, with no facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, and khaki pants.

Anyone who has knowledge of this case, knows the identity of the suspect or sees him, should take no action, but should immediately call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

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