From an email:
“In June 2021, Gearin’ Up moved from Eckington to a larger location on Rhode Island Ave in Woodridge. In the new 3300 square foot space, Gearin’ Up aims to train more DC youth in bicycle mechanics and entry-level job skills and diversify the DC cycling scene. (more…)
Thanks to Shemaya for sending an update on the sheep spotted last week around Randolph and Eastern in NE:
“Looks like they hired some sheep to mow the grass under the solar panel field at the missionary sisters of charity in Woodridge.” (more…)
Thanks to Abby for passing on Raël’s excellent question Saturday:
“Okay DC, who knows what’s up with the flock of sheep in the solar field at Randolph and Eastern in NE? I did a double take.” (more…)
Thanks to Veronica for sending from “Woodridge DC. The artist is Katie Macyshyn.”
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…)
From DC Brau (3178-B Bladensburg Road, NE):
“Come grab a brew and get ready to groove to the psychedelic jams of local bands while enjoying the DC sunshine in an all-new weekly concert series in our beer garden! FREE Concerts will occur weekly on Sunday from 2-5pm:
7/4 – Banana Nanny (more…)
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, June 11, 2021, in the 1600 Block of Franklin Street, Northeast.
At approximately 1:09 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. (more…)
Please send your particularly good cicada photos to [email protected] thanks!
Thanks to Abby for sending from Woodridge NE. Yikes.
And thanks to Louise Holland for sending her cool drawing: (more…)
Thanks to Jan for sending: “Hamlin cleanup: crew kind of looked like they didn’t know where to start.”
Photo by Kelly B
Kelly reported at 10:19pm: “Unfinished building at 3011 20th St NE collapsed. Photo of structure is from 2/23 (below), five stories were up before collapse.”
Photo by Kelly B
From MPD:
“On March 28, 2021 at approximately 2140hours, Officers responded to the 3000 Block of 20th Street, NE for the collapse of building under construction. (more…)