Laura reported yesterday:
“Saw this around 12:40 today on the foot/cyclist bridge on the river walk trail in SE near the Anacostia community boathouse.”
Hill East
Photo by Susan in DC
Susan writes:
“Jeep ended up mounting the wall at 17th and A SE. We need traffic calming measures. People@17th like it is a race track”
Gee. If only someone had spoken to @DDOTDC & @MayorBowser about that intersection. Wait a minute. I did. Last year. DDOT refused to help.
— Denise Rucker Krepp (@kdrkrepp) June 26, 2017
Driving me crazy, pun intended, since 2007.
Thanks to a reader for sending from the Hill East Listserv – do not read if you are on blood pressure medication:
“On 15th at around C SE, I was driving home from grocery shopping. A large SUV was simply stopped in the middle of the road, hazards on, while the driver stood there and chatted with some people she knew. Totally out of her car, just standing on the road chatting. When I pulled up behind her, she gave me a look and told me, “You can wait.” I tapped on my horn, and this enraged her. She flipped me off, and told me, “Now I’m gonna waste time just to punish you.”
For the few blocks it took me to get home, she drove at about three miles an hour in front of me. I got a picture of her license plate. This is illegal, right? Is there anything I can do?
At the very least, if you’re someone out there who thinks you’re more important than anyone else, and that all of traffic can just stop for all you care as long as you get what you want, just know that I personally think you’re a selfish and inconsiderate person.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Caroline Angelo
From a press release:
“Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region is excited to announce that Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Town Mountain, and Dom Flemons will be headlining the highly anticipated 8th Annual Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival on Saturday May 13, 2017 that will feature nine hours of performances by nearly 40 regional bluegrass, folk, and Americana artists on five stages spread throughout the beautiful Kingman and Heritage Islands Park.
Also scheduled to perform are The Woodshedders, Walter Martin, Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line, The War & Treaty, among many others. In addition to the incredible local tunes, the Festival will feature fun for all ages, including various outdoor activities, educational tents, a kids’ zone, delicious food, beer, cocktails, and more. The Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival has become the largest all-local music festival in the District, attracting over 10,000 guests annually since 2014.
The Festival will be expanding on its Zero Waste initiative that began last year in partnership with the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE) in an effort to preserve the integrity of Kingman Island and support the District’s goal of lessening our local carbon footprint. Each festivalgoer will be provided with a reusable cup and food vendors will be using only recyclable and compostable serving containers. Additionally, various composting and recycling cans will be placed and closely monitored throughout the day.
WHEN: Saturday May 13, 2017 12:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: Situated on the west bank of the historic Anacostia River, Kingman and Heritage Islands Park is located next to RFK Stadium (entrance at RFK Stadium Lot 6). The street address is: 575 Oklahoma Avenue NE Washington, DC
As a green and waste-free festival, walking, biking and public transit are encouraged.
DC Streetcar is the official mode of transportation for the festival and has a stop right near the festival grounds. Rider should board an Eastbound car to the Oklahoma & Benning Road stop. Additionally, a Free Shuttle will be running from the Stadium Armory Metro Station all day. A Bike Valet will also be available for a small fee. Parking is available in RFK Lot 6 for a fee (carpooling encouraged).
WHY: The Festival is a benefit for Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region who has worked to inspire and educate disadvantaged youth and young adults in the DC region for over 15 years through hands-on education and job training using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.” As managing operator of the island, Living Classrooms will also allocate much of the proceeds to the ongoing maintenance/restoration of the islands as a recreational and educational space, where it regularly engages local youth in hands-on environmental education programs. www.livingclassrooms.org.
TICKETS: www.missiontix.com/kingmanisland
· Advanced Tickets: General Admission $30 / VIP Tickets $125 – includes entry into the festival, unlimited drinks, private restrooms, and a front-row view of the main stage in an exclusive VIP area.
· Door Tickets: $35 (pending availability) – We are expecting sell-out crowds this year and encourage everyone to purchase their tickets early as there is no guarantee that tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the festival.
· Beer, Cocktail, and Food tickets are available for purchase with your entrance tickets, and all are encouraged to cut down their wait time by purchasing them in advance.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: (more…)
This rental is located at 16th and D Street, SE. The craigslist ad says:
“$2100 700ft Modern 2BR/1BA unit with W/D, secure bldg, walk to Metro (Capitol Hill)
Luxury 2BR/1BA with W/D in a secure building, 3 BLKs to Metro in Capitol Hill.
Available in May
Email to complete application and schedule showing.
16th and D St SE
Washington, Washington, D.C. 20003
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Rent: $2,100.00 USD / Month
Size: 700 SqFt
Property Type: Condo
Bedroom(s): 2 | Bathroom(s): 1
Deposit: 1 months rent
Application Fee: $ 40.00 per adult
Parking: Street parking
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Courtesy Living Classrooms Foundation
It’s that time of year!! Get your tickets here.
From a press release:
“Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region is excited to announce that Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Town Mountain, and Dom Flemons will be headlining the highly anticipated 8th Annual Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival on Saturday May 13, 2017 that will feature nine hours of performances by nearly 40 regional bluegrass, folk, and Americana artists on five stages spread throughout the beautiful Kingman and Heritage Islands Park.
Also scheduled to perform are The Woodshedders, Walter Martin, Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line, The War & Treaty, among many others. In addition to the incredible local tunes, the Festival will feature fun for all ages, including various outdoor activities, educational tents, a kids’ corner, delicious food, beer, cocktails, and more. The Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival has become the largest all-local music festival in the District, attracting over 10,000 guests annually since 2014.
For the second year, the Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival will be going green! With the support of the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), the 2016 Kingman Island Festival was the District’s first zero-waste music festival. This year’s festival will expand on the zero waste initiative in an effort to preserve the integrity of Kingman Island and support the District’s path toward zero waste. Guests are asked to only bring reusable water bottles and food containers onto the island; each attendee will be provided with a reusable cup to use at vendors and water stations. Food vendors will be required to use only compostable or recyclable food serviceware. Additionally, zero waste volunteers will be staffing waste stations throughout the island to help festivalgoers sort their compostable and recyclable waste.
WHEN: Saturday May 13, 2017 12:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: Situated on the west bank of the historic Anacostia River, Kingman and Heritage Islands Park is located next to RFK Stadium (entrance at RFK Stadium Lot 6). The street address is: 575 Oklahoma Avenue NE Washington, DC
Walking, Biking and Public Transit are encouraged. Parking is available in RFK Lot 6 for a fee. A Bike Valet will also be available.
WHY: The Festival is a benefit for Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region who has worked to inspire and educate disadvantaged youth and young adults in the DC region for over 15 years through hands-on education and job training using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.” As managing operator of the island, Living Classrooms will also allocate much of the proceeds to the ongoing maintenance/restoration of the islands as a recreational and educational space, where it regularly engages local youth in hands-on environmental education programs.
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1432 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
“Dear PoPville,
I am under contract for a condo in the hill east neighborhood, I wonder if the readers are able to tell me what their thoughts are of hill east, the pending development at res 13, and there favorite things to do or eat in the neighborhood, that would be great.”
Old Trusty’s Signage at 1420 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Stitch Design Concept courtesy OMA
“Dear PoPville,
I am interested to hear what the community thinks. Tonight at the convention center EventsDC is hosting an open meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the RFK site. I’m torn as to whether their plans are a good thing or not. What are the pros or cons of their plan? Any other thoughts on the matter?”
RFK Stadium-Armory Campus Redvelopment Recommendations: Community Meeting
Thursday, January 5, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Room 146ABC
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place
Washington, DC 20001After extensive planning, outreach, public input and involvement, Events DC is proud to present two concepts for the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus. Our vision for the Campus’ future is to create a revitalized site that celebrates its iconic beauty and history – while also acting as a first-class example of urban living that can attract residents and visitors and at the same time maintain a strong local identity.
Acting as a catalyst for the city, the RFK Campus future project will also make a substantial economic impact on the District, by reinvesting into the city through job opportunities, youth programs, local business development and ample community benefits and neighborhood serving amenities for residents to enjoy.
This rental is located at 720 13th Street, Southeast. The listing says:
“Super Cute! PARKING INCL 1 block METRO and 1 block Harris Teeter. 1 block from Fragers Hardware store, 5 blocks to EIGHTH Street with tons of restaurants and bars. Washer Dryer. Pets case by case. Tenant pays low electric bill. Landlord responsive. Hurry before its gone! Skylight in bedroom upstairs. Bathroom down. Entrance to this unit is located at the YELLOW door in back of building.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,600/Mo.
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via google maps
From MPD around 1:30pm:
“Shooting: 1500 A St SE. S1-B/M, long dreds, blu jns, 6′. S2-B/M, 20-30 YOA, 5’10”-6′, MD build, black hat. L/S fleeing in a dark grn sedan.”
An the Hill East Listserv a neighbor reported:
“There was a shooting in the middle of the day today on the corner of 15 and A Street SE. I was 20 feet away at the Center City Charter playground with my kids and I am sick that this happened.”
Update from MPD around 3pm:
“MPD is on the scene of a confirmed Shooting in the 1500 block of A Street, SE.No look out”
Full update from MPD:
“This afternoon [Saturday], at approximately 1:30pm, officers of the First District responded to the 1500 block of A Street SE for the sounds of gunshots. The officers located a victim who was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the rear of the left leg. The suspect in the case was described as a black male, 20-30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and medium build, wearing dark jeans and a black hat. A dark gray 4-door Volkswagen was also observed leaving the area.
At approximately 3:30pm, another call for sounds of gunshots came from the 1500 block of A Street SE. First District officers responded and contacted an individual who had a minor gunshot wound to the forearm. There was no lookout information provided for the suspect in the second incident. (more…)