via google maps
From AlertDC:
“Alert: Shooting in the 3800 block of Georgia Ave NW.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the. 3700 Block 9th Street NW”
“9th ST NW between Quincy and Rock Creek Church Road blocked off entirely with police line tape!”
Readers report: ” it was A LOT of shots…”
“10-15 shots fired”
“Was like 10 very rapid shots, short pause, 5 or so more shots.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
Thanks to my friend Sean for passing on this mesmerizing video into the not too distant past of D.C.:
From Howard University:
“Following a comprehensive national search, Howard University today proudly announces the appointment of Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021. In this role, she will report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. An alumna of Howard University, Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts. (more…)
This rental is located at Monroe Street NW near 14th street. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,850 / 3br – 1100ft2 – 3br rowhome with backyard for July 1! (Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant) (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW
Back in November Smoke and Barrel announced “we cannot survive the winter with our existing format”. Thanks to Kelsey for passing on the good news from Smoke and Barrel:
“Smoke & Barrel is preparing to reopen after a pandemic hiatus of 5 months. (more…)
Thanks to Sarah for sending from Wakefield: “I saw this fox with an unidentified animal in its mouth this morning at Appleton NW and 36th.”
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.
Stephanie first reports around 9am: “Major gas leak — you can’t miss the smell at Vermont and V NW”
“Confirmed: It’s the main gas line on V from the construction. Happy Wednesday, everyone!”
Thanks to all who’ve messaged us. (more…)
Send your particularly good cicada photos to [email protected] thanks!
Thanks to Joyce for sending from Spring Valley. (more…)
Photo by Kristine (Fargotstein) Hackman
ANC Rep Denise Krupp reports: “Sad to share that #Hilleast resident died this morning on the 1800 block of A Street SE.”
DC Fire and EMS started reporting around 4:12am: “Working Fire – 1800 Block of A Street SE – Heavy fire showing from 1st and second floor row home – 2nd alarm sounded.” (more…)
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW
Thanks to Cliff for sending the update. Back in March we reported that Shortnee Street Eatz was coming to the former Eatmore Fried Chicken space. Anyone take an early taste of Shortnee?