From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1930hrs in the 7400 block of Blair Road NW. Lookout for a white sedan (shooting) followed by black SUV last seen eastbound on Fern St NW towards Blair Rd NW. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
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From MPD:
“First District Homicide. At approximately 9:47 PM, MPD was called to the scene of a shooting victim. Upon arrival on the 400 block of 13th St. SE, (more…)
1238 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Ariel Cohen
Thanks to Ariel for sending: “I may be late to this but v good news for gluten free ppl on the hill!!”
Sweet Crimes shares: “We’re waiting for DCRA inspections, but will hopefully be open soon!”
1382 East Capitol Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
the boards have come off of the Al’s Pizza building on E Capitol; any chance they’re coming back?” (more…)
This rental is located at 1428 A Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,350 / 1br – Sunny 1BR w/back porch near Lincoln Park (Capitol Hill) (more…)
This rental is located at 15th and E Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,065 / 1br – Charming 1 Bedroom in quiet Capitol Hill (Capitol Hill) (more…)
Thanks to City Meandering for sending earlier from “17th & Independence, SE — Hill East”
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From MPD:
“Shortly after 3 PM today, an armed carjacking involving three suspects occurred in the 1400 block of A Street SE. While the initial responding officers were en route, the carjacked vehicle was observed. A vehicle pursuit occurred that ended along the Anacostia River Trail (more…)
Thanks to Meg for sending from “Stadium armory, 18th and Independence SE!”
Ed. Note: Back in May a river otter was spotted in the Tidal Basin. So maybe just taking a tour around town?
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
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From the District of Columbia National Guard:
“Surrounding areas near the Armory may hear emergency-response vehicle sirens & helicopters Saturday during a Joint Medical Training Exercise in Lot 3, RFK Stadium. The joint training is w/ DCNG, @dcfireems & @usparkpolicepio & provides an opportunity to exercise response efforts.”
From AlertDC:
“Saturday, August 7: The DC National Guard, with US Park Police and DC Fire & EMS, will host a Joint Medical Training Exercise from 8 AM to 2 PM in RFK Stadium Lot 3 (1900 East Capitol Street SE) in Washington, DC. Surrounding areas may hear emergency response vehicle sirens and helicopters.”
1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
From an email:
“Shelter will expand to 50 drafts, and open bar seating this Friday. As you know, the pandemic dictated a much tighter list when we first opened last September. This Friday, we will officially open at full capacity, as we originally intended. Expect no fewer than 20 low abv (5% and under ABV) brews on tap along with a host of rare and remarkable ales and lagers. (more…)