via DPR
From DPR:
“8th Annual Chuck Brown Day
Saturday, August 20 | 2pm – 7pm
Chuck Brown Memorial Park
2901 20th St NE
It’s that time of year when DPR takes center stage to bring you the largest and best celebration of Go-Go in the District. The countdown is on for the 8th Annual Chuck Brown Day! (more…)
South Dakota Ave NE & Bladensburg Rd NE
Ed. Note: The artist is Justin Nethercut.
Thanks to James for sending: “I saw this bland beige wall being whitewashed the other day, and this morning was surprised to see the final metamorphosis! What a boon to my daily commute!” (more…)
This rental is located at Douglas St NE near 22nd Street NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,200 / 2br – 1500ft2 – Sunny 2 Bedroom Rowhouse with Basement (Langdon – Rhode Island Ave Metro) (more…)
Thanks to BW for sending from Landgon: “Woke up to this. Where’s the rest of the truck?”
From the Public Option (1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE):
“Effective August 5th proof of vaccination will be required for entry to The Public Option–physical card, picture of card, or digital proof” (more…)
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, June 11, 2021, in the 1600 Block of Franklin Street, Northeast.
At approximately 1:09 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. (more…)
Ashley reports: “Wheels and airbag taken overnight. Walgreens parking lot at Rhode Island Avenue and Franklin NE in Brookland. Honda was specifically targeted. 10 other cars parked next to this one were not touched.”
Thanks to Jan for sending: “Hamlin cleanup: crew kind of looked like they didn’t know where to start.”
Photo by Kelly B
Kelly reported at 10:19pm: “Unfinished building at 3011 20th St NE collapsed. Photo of structure is from 2/23 (below), five stories were up before collapse.”
Photo by Kelly B
From MPD:
“On March 28, 2021 at approximately 2140hours, Officers responded to the 3000 Block of 20th Street, NE for the collapse of building under construction. (more…)
