June 1st sighting
“Dear PoPville,
Pretty sure I ran into the NOMA flasher this morning at 2nd and M NE at about 7:25am.
Was heading to the Metro with my son in his stroller, when a husky black man (maybe in his 30’s, ~5′-10, mustache, wearing brown khakis, pink zip up hoodie, and a black drawstring backpack) suddenly pulled a stocking cap down over his face. I thought he was just adjusting the cap until I realized it was more of a balaclava with a big cut out for his eyes. (more…)
Nothing a little plywood and grit can’t fix. Gonna need a bigger vehicle to keep Dave down. Thanks to Andy for sending the update that they’ve already opened after a driver crashed a car into it June 6th.
“Don’t know when they reopened, but they were definitely serving Saturday evening. Dine-in and drive-thru, both. No word yet on drive-in service.”
100 block of New York Ave, NE
@DCPoliceDept on scene of a vehicle that has crashed and is in the inside of a @Wendys at the 100 block of New York Ave @wusa9 @Wusa9traffic @MikeaTurnerTV @Starbuck1004 pic.twitter.com/RouOWBIWYT
— Mark Bost (@obedienttither) June 6, 2018
We last spoke about Fixing Dave Thomas Circle here but it sounds like there were other issues at play here too:
#BREAKING: @DCPoliceDept has taken one person into custody for drunk driving after ramming a car through the front window of the Wendy's on NY Ave. in NE. No injuries reported. https://t.co/My8sFexnhH
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) June 6, 2018
A reader sends a couple photos of the aftermath:
A reader reports yesterday:
“Wanted to write and let you know about the serial penis flasher in NoMa. Ski mask clad, and d**k whipped out at 7:30 am by the NoMa metro ready to greet innocent bystanders. He has been spotted by numerous people, cops have been called, and he’s still up to no good. Photo is of him zipping up…so that’s his hand in the crotch region.”
From the NoMa BID:
“NoMa’s largest park, located along the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) and Harry Thomas Way NE, is gearing up for construction later this year. Consistent with the wildly successful naming of Swampoodle Park (at 3rd and L streets NE), the NoMa Parks Foundation is relying on the input of community members to identify names to suggest to the DC Council and Mayor Muriel Bowser. The proposed names for the “NoMa Green” are: Gales Wood, Met Branch Commons, Tanner Park, and Union Green. Take the survey to vote.
Previously, the NoMa Parks Foundation received 112 submissions from community members, collected at a community meeting and through online outreach. (more…)
Rendering courtesy The Lawrence Group
From Blue Bottle:
“The Grand Opening of Blue Bottle’s Union Station cafe is Sunday, May 27. On Saturday, May 26, the cafe will host a Community Day, where the public is invited to enjoy a coffee, on the house. Food and merchandise will also be available for purchase, and all sales will go to the cafe’s community partner, charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“5D is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:31 pm in the 1600 block of North Capitol St., NE.
An adult male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound, and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call 202-727-9099 or may send a text message to 50411.”
53-55 New York Ave, NE
In other richest people in the world news – thanks to Mark Lyon for sending. The Hyperloop to Baltimore (Philadelphia and New York City) begins!! Train to NYC in 29 minutes coming soon? STAY TUNED.
Permits after the jump. (more…)
1200 1st Street, NE. Photo by Jonathan Padget
Thanks to Jonathan for reports they’ll be closing in late June. Unleashed opened at 1st and M St, NE back in November 2012. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
