Image Courtesy of OMA+OLIN
From a press release:
“The 11th Street Bridge Park, Washington’s first elevated public park, today announced Comcast as its official “Connectivity Partner.” The company will provide free high-speed internet access, free laptops, and digital skills programming for the park’s anticipated one million annual visitors, and surrounding community. The investment announced today is part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to help advance digital equity. Read More
This rental is located at 1720 16th street SE. The Craigslist ad says: Read More
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Thanks to all who sent word and photos. DC Fire and EMS reports: “Gas explosion 1200 block Marion Barry Ave SE. Read More
From MPD sent at 2:24am: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 900 block of Westminster Street N.W.. Lookout for White Toyota occupied by (4) black, males wearing ski-masks and armed with handguns.” Read More
inside 1411 W Street, SE Frederick Douglass National Historic Site via NPS
From the National Park Service:
“Join us at the reopening of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (1411 W Street, SE) on July 4! The celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a special ceremony featuring a ribbon-cutting, music, and a dramatic portrayal of Douglass’s famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Following the ceremony, visitors will be able to walk through the first floor of the historic home from 12:30 – 3 p.m. Ranger-lead tours of the entire house will be available from 3 – 5 p.m., with timed tickets available at the event.
Initially closed in March 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic home remained closed so a new HVAC system could be installed. Read More
via Bridge District
From a press release:
“Redbrick LMD today announced that Atlas Brew Works has signed a 24,260 square-foot long-term lease at The Douglass, the first building of the transformative Bridge District development. The award-winning craft brewpub, along with its food partner Andy’s Pizza, plans to feature a large tap room, outdoor seating, and brewery operations. Atlas Brew Works is the anchor retail tenant at The Douglass, which is currently the largest multifamily development to pursue Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), and the only one in the DC area. Read More
Thanks to Dan for sending this beautiful photo from Anacostia Park.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
This rental is located at 2501 Sayles Street SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,500 / 2br – 1157ft2 – Spacious 2BR/2BA condo (Sheridan Station/Anacostia Metro Station) Read More
photo by MS.
DC Fire EMS reported around 8:45pm: “Update large brush fire Anacostia Park SE. Using Fireboats to provide water supply. Fire knocked down. No structural threat. Working on hotspots.” Read More
