Readers reported it happened around 2nd and Webster St, NW approximately at 7:20pm: “Sounded like two different guns. Definitely one was in a car and kept firing as it drove north.”
“10+ shots”
“I had dived on top of my toddler to shield him”
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From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a weapon that occurred on August 4, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at 3rd and Jefferson Street NW. Multiple shell casings were located, however no reported injuries or property damage.
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”
This rental is located at 616 M St NE unit B near FLORIDA AVE NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,500 / 2br – 720ft2 – RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM ACROSS FROM GALLAUDET COLLEGE (more…)
From an email:
“Enchant Christmas will once again transform Nats Park into a holiday wonderland, complete with a mystical forest of millions of twinkling lights, an Ice Skating Trail, a Christmas market, and of course, the Big Man himself. This year’s holiday destination will be bigger than ever, packing two years worth of magic into one incredible adventure, known as The Mischievous Elf. From November 26 to January 2, (more…)
1503 17th Street, NW
From Sushi Taro:
“Sorry for the delay. Here is our DC RESTAURANT WEEK menu of $55 course. Hoping you like our set-up.”
Well worth the wait. The menu: (more…)
Ed. Note: Looks like it could possibly be the kitchen of Cafe Istanbul? Updates when more is known.
Thanks to Shannon for sending from 21st and P Street, NW early this morning around 5:15am. (more…)
Ed. Note: Another reader asks: “Has anyone else had their residential PEPCO account hacked? My account was just deactivated.”
“Dear PoPville,
I am hoping to alert NoMa residents to a credit card mail theft scheme that has happened to at least five NoMa residents in the past few months.
Through Facebook and Reddit, I have corroborating stories from five separate victims that their new credit cards were stolen in the mail, activated, and then used for thousand-dollar shopping sprees at Tyson’s Corner, Virginia. (more…)
photo by Lauren Parnell Marino
From the Mayor’s Office yesterday:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the reopening of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and joined Events DC in announcing the addition of two locally-owned vendors inside the Convention Center, Ben’s Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.
“We have been inviting people to come back and experience DC, and it is always important to us that visitors are able to experience the real DC. It doesn’t get more DC than Ben’s Chili Bowl or a whole shop filled with items made by DC creatives,” said Mayor Bowser. “Spread the word: DC is open and so is our Convention Center.”
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center opens ahead of two major conventions, Otakon and Awesome Con. (more…)
From the Public Option (1601 Rhode Island Ave, NE):
“Effective August 5th proof of vaccination will be required for entry to The Public Option–physical card, picture of card, or digital proof” (more…)
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Readers started reporting at 7:29pm: “just heard a whole bunch of what sure sounded like gunshots on Sherman Ave by Girard St. A bunch of cops pulled up quickly”
“Just heard like 6 gunshots near 11th and Kenyon”
Then at 12:21am: “Wonderful. That was about 20 gun shots in the alley next to my house just now. Columbia Heights”
“That was loud. And a lot.”
“Good, the helicopter’s finally here to see who’s still on site 10 minutes later”
Update from MPD: (more…)