North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW photo by Jeff
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced new progress at the McMillan Sand Filtration Site, a 25-acre site located at North Capitol Street and Michigan Avenue NW in Ward 5. At the financial closing today (Thursday), the District received $17.3 million and full-scale development has now commenced at this transformative project, which is expected to create 146 homeownership opportunities and more than 450 apartments. Read More
North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending a McMillan development update: Read More
North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW
Thanks to Mark for sending: “I am thrilled to report that the demolition of McMillan is proceeding at an impressive clip. I have walked past the site every day this week and each time observed more progress in the dismantlement of the sand filtration structures. Read More
A reader reports at 11:53pm Sunday night:
“we saw the aftermath of a bad crash involving four cars on the southeast corner of North Capitol St and Bryant NE. One individual appeared to have substantial injuries and was taken to an ambulance in a stretcher. Notably, she was driving a car with diplomatic plates. Secret Service arrived after MPD. She did not cause the crash. I spoke with a Lyft driver who arrived on the scene shortly after the crash and tried to help the driver of the car that did cause the crash. Read More
North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW
Kate sent around 8pm from North Cap and Michigan Ave, NW last night.
Jason wrote around 7:30: “Should see the car accident at Michigan Ave and North Capitol. Some rammed the car so hard the car is up in the air about 6-7′”
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday around 2:30pm a friend was in a hit and run on North Capitol after Michigan and just before the Irving exit going north bound. He was hit by a new white Ranger Rover with Maryland tags. They did not stop.
My friend was driving his new (used) dream truck he has just purchased two days ago. Read More
From a press release:
“Today we announce the formation of a new citizens group: Develop McMillan. Formed in September 2020 to support the development and revitalization of the McMillan Sand Filtration site, this group of citizens from Bloomingdale, Stronghold and other local neighborhoods numbers 300 members strong and grows each day. This decommissioned industrial site has sat vacant, decaying and unused for decades thanks to needless delays.
The McMillan project has been in the works for many years, with input from the community going back as far as 2007. Read More
Julie asks:
“anyone know why north cap is blocked going north from Florida? It’s messing up traffic.”
DC Fire & EMS reported at 10:30am: “Crash with vehicle overturned Michigan Ave & N. Capitol St. #DCsBravest on scene with 2 vehicles involved. No entrapment. Any injuries appear minor.”
Thanks to T. for sending from Stronghold.
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From MPD:
“The Fifth District is investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at approximately 11:11 PM in the Unit block of Bryant Street, NE.
Fifth District officers responded to the location for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival on the scene, three adult male victims were located, suffering from gunshot wounds. Read More
