Thanks to Susan and Julie for sending from Piney Branch and Arkansas Ave. NW: (more…)
Petworth
Photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Work on the Green and Yellow lines will continue through mid-July in the segments outlined below. Once this work is completed, Metro’s summer track work will move over to the Red Line from mid-July to August.
Metro will actively monitor ridership – which is currently extremely light – to ensure that the work does not cause unintended impacts as the region begins the initial stages of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why is Metro doing this work, and why now?
Currently, ridership levels are extremely low (down 90-95 percent), and buses are able to run in place of trains without traffic delays. Metro is taking advantage of these conditions to schedule around-the-clock track work in selected areas to keep critical maintenance and reliability projects on schedule. By doing this, Metro is working to offset potential delays to the project schedule as a result of Covid-19 safety protocols, supply chain delays, and workforce availability challenges.
July 6-18, 2020
Work zone: Green LineYellow LineU Street to Fort Totten
Stations closed: Columbia Heights and Georgia Ave-Petworth
Customer impact: (more…)
Yes!
Thanks to Jeff for sending from Petworth.
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society!
828 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Ed for passing on the note from owner Carlie Steiner:
“Hey neighbors, I’m moving out of DC
I’m sure some may have heard that Pom Pom (once Himitsu) will not be reopening. We tried, but for many reasons, will not be able to open our doors again. Safety was always my number one priority, and even if we had the funds today, I still wouldn’t be okay putting my staff back to work in that capacity. (more…)
3708 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending: “Wondering if you have any intel on Toro Bar opening between the just-closed French’s Cleaners (such a loss!) and Taqueria Habañero.”
Ed. Note: Is this the pool hall?
via google maps
From MPD around noon:
“On Friday, June 26, 2020, two individuals were in a dispute near 14th and Shepherd when one of the subject’s produced a machete and cut the face of the other, then fled on foot. The other male suffered an injury to the face and was taken to the hospital.”
3706 14th Street, NW near Red Derby
Thanks to David and Ralph for sending: “French’s dry cleaners on 14th and spring/quincy called me today. Theyre closing permanently on Saturday.”
Around when Covid hit I got some emails about a shoe thief but I was overcome by events and totally forgot about it. Apparently it’s still happening – got this email on Sunday:
“Today my sister was visiting and she left her shoes out side the door and that lady stole her shoes.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm that occurred on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at approximately 2:53am in the 500 block of Buchanan Street NW.
No injuries or damage to property reported.
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”
This rental is located at 952 Shepherd St NW near Georgia AVE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1595 / 1br – 534ft2 – One bedroom apartment – Close to Metro (Petworth) (more…)