1617 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Y. for sending: ” Fyi: I just saw that Prego on 17th is closed for remodeling.” (more…)
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5540 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Pete writes: “any idea why The Avenue has been closed for the past two weeks??” (more…)
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“We are sad to share that Jim Toole, owner of Capitol Hill Books from 1995 – 2018, has passed away.”
Super sad news from Capitol Hill Books:
“We are sad to share that Jim Toole, owner of Capitol Hill Books from 1995 – 2018, has passed away.
Jim, AKA The Admiral, was still an active employee of Capitol Hill Books & will be dearly missed. He was one of a kind.” (more…)
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14th and Irving Street, NW
A reader writes around 1:30pm: “Traffic closed off. Yellow tape up. Something happened/happening in Columbia heights outside METRO.”
MPD reported at 1:15pm: “3D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting at 3100 14TH ST NW. (more…)
This rental is located at 301 G Street SW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
19th and Monroe St, NW
Continuing coverage of Chalk_About’s latest awesomeness continues.
2500 Pennsylvania Ave, NW via IG
Thanks to Art for passing on the sad news from Bottles Wine Garden “Secret” Wine Garden inside 2500 Penn Hotel (via IG): (more…)
April 18, 2023
From the National Park Service:
“An area of Fort Totten Park remains closed and fenced, and cement barriers and “no trespassing” signs will remain while the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Army further investigate the metal canisters, determined to be WWI-era munitions, found there in the spring. Based on investigations to date, the NPS and the Army have determined it is possible Fort Totten Park contains additional munitions.
The two metal canisters, found April 18, were discovered in the park after unauthorized work conducted by an adjacent property owner pushed approximately 10 feet of soil onto NPS land. One munition was a 75-mm projectile, approximately 3 inches in diameter and 11 inches long. The other munition was a Livens projectile, approximately 6 inches in diameter and 19 inches long. Initial assessment by Army experts indicated (more…)
From the Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi:
“Our preliminary statement on the weapon discharge following a break-in to a Secret Service vehicle. Two to Three possible suspects fled the scene in a vehicle and a regional bulletin has been issued to supporting units. @DCPoliceDept are investigating the incident.” (more…)