1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (alley)

Potentially painful news from NBC Washington:

“One of the most iconic music venues in the world and a landmark in Washington, D.C., that has been closed due to the pandemic is unlikely to reopen at its original site.

The owner of the building, Snyder Properties, says the building is now for sale.

The owner of the property and the owner of the business said talks between the two sides have stalled.”

Blues Alley’s website says:

“2021 marks the 56th continuous year that we have been serving the jazz population of our Nation’s Capital (more…)



via google maps

From MPD:

“Yesterday evening a complainant left their vehicle running, unattended, and unsecured in the 4400 block of Reservoir Dr NW. The complainant’s juvenile child was also in the vehicle at the time. An unknown suspect made entry and then stole the vehicle from the location with the child still inside. The vehicle was later recovered in the 1600 block of 38th St NW with the child inside and unharmed. Anyone with information regarding this offense are encouraged to contact MPD at 202 727-9099 or via text at 50411.”



via GoFundMe

A friend passes on this heartbreaking fundraiser from GoFundMe:

[The translation] “Hello, my name is Mayra, I am a friend of Franklin, and I have created this campaign to help his mother to be able to carry out his wake caused by a stray bullet, it would be very helpful if you help us by sharing this link and by helping us even with $1, as help is the most important thing at this time. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Friday afternoon my kids and I were almost run over by a crazy driver in the 2600 block of P st, nw. in Georgetown. We had just parked and were waking to the sidewalk when someone came barreling down the block, crashed into the car parked behind us and then slammed into my car, pushing it into the sidewalk and almost crushing my 8 year old and me and totaling the car. (more…)


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