via google maps

From MPD:

“On March 14, 2022, at approximately 9:30 pm, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 4400 block of Kansas Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a carjacking that had just occurred. Once at the location a victim reported that three suspect, one armed with a gun, approach him and demanded his vehicle. After a brief attempt at driving a stick shift the suspects fled on foot, leaving the victim’s vehicle.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”

Unfortunately one a bit later was successful: (more…)



rendering northwest corner of 3rd and L Streets NE

From a press release:

“After seeking community input on what should be the permanent name for the new park coming to the northwest corner of 3rd & L Streets NE in NoMa and then putting the top three naming options to a public vote, the NoMa Parks Foundation (NPF) announced today that the winning name is “Swampoodle Terrace.”

Nearly 900 votes were cast online during the six-week community naming process which included the community suggestion round and the community voting round. “Swampoodle Terrace” received the most votes, surpassing the other two options by a more than 20% margin.

“The community’s choice of ‘Swampoodle Terrace” is completely fitting for our new park. The park’s design repeats many elements of its companion, Swampoodle Park, but it also includes a beautiful, terraced garden”, said Sandy Wilkes, Board Chair of the NoMa Parks Foundation. (more…)



3921 Windom Place, NW at Wisconsin

Thanks to Tom for sending: “Did a double take passing by Camilo’s Barber shop on Windom St. The new sign went up 2 days ago. Diane, who has cut hair at Camillo’s for 20+ years, bought the business. I popped in and she said that she doesn’t plan to change anything, and that Camilo still stops by every day to say hello.”


View More Stories