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…)
Neighborhoods
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…)
Canna Art is coming to the old dry cleaners next to the Italian Bar: (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending from Capitol Hill.
It had been 7 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. Others victims have recommended Rimgard. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Thanks to Alexis for sending: “From Friday morning. There were still some fencing detritus around so it looks like it just recently came down.”
Aaron writes: (more…)
13th and Missouri Ave, NW
Thanks to C. for sending yesterday (Sunday) from Brightwood/Brightwood Park.
400 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to Eric for sending word about Palette 22 coming to Union Market: (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending from Brightwood/Manor Park:
“We woke up this morning to a power outage and looked out our window to see the image above. Looks like someone drove into the power line on the 300 block of Missouri Ave NW.”
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Update: “Vehicle has been located.”
From MPD:
“MPD is seeking assistance in locating a University of the District of Columbia police vehicle that was stolen overnight from UDC’s campus. (more…)