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From MPD:
“On 10/27/19 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 200 block of 2nd Street NW for a report of a man in the street threatening people with a gun. On the scene, officers located a small group of people who reported that during an argument, a male suspect pulled out a gun, struck one victim and threatened to shoot the other victims. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to alert readers to be on the lookout for this person who was able to gain access to the Library of Congress daycare earlier this week. He is a known convicted sex offender (his victim was 5!!!).
The system worked – he had no contact with the children, was escorted out, arrested by Capitol Police and charged with unlawful entry. However, parents were notified last night that he has been released.
Capitol Police has issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for him for the Capitol Hill area, but it appears that his address on record may be the shelter on New York Avenue. If he is homeless and transient, he could end up anywhere in the city.
Wanted to alert readers to be vigilant, as always, but in particular for this person.”
Following are partial communications from the Daycare to the parents: (more…)
courtesy U.S. Botanic Garden
From an email:
“To kick off celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Botanic Garden’s (USBG) original 1820 charter, the Garden is collaborating with renowned stickwork artist Patrick Dougherty to create a custom sculpture to stand throughout the 2020 celebratory year.
Dougherty, who hails from North Carolina, is known around the world for his installations woven from plant materials, which celebrate nature through both materials and visually flowing lines. Over 30 years, he has built more than 250 stickwork sculptures, from Scotland to Japan to all over the United States. D.C.-area residents might remember his gallery-filling installation in the popular “Wonder” exhibit at the reopening of Renwick Gallery. (more…)
221 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Ian for sending: “Tried to catch a glimpse inside the open construction door at Cap Hill’s long-closed Sweetgreen. Doesn’t look remotely done.”
At least we know work is being done so it should come back eventually. STAY TUNED.
From a press release:
“Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) will zoom into Washington D.C. on Wednesday, stopping outside the United States Capitol with its XP-1 test pod as part of its national road show to introduce the promise of hyperloop technology to people across the United States, and give them the chance to see it up close.
Members of the United States House and Senate will be in attendance and will speak on the future of hyperloop technology in the United States at 8:00am ET.
LOCATION: Below the West Front of the United States Capitol Building Maryland Ave, SW
BACKGROUND: (more…)
525 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Brian for sending: “In the old Anxo Porron and former Phase One space.”
Updates when we get an exact opening date.
This rental is located at 7th St NE near C St NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1725 / 1br – 600ft2 – Live in Spacious Hill One-Bedroom Apt. (Capitol Hill, DC) (more…)
Photo by Max
Max writes at 1:01pm “What’s going on??”
From Metro Transit Police:
“Confirmed stabbing. Police, medics o/s.
Capitol South Station: MTPD, MPD, USCP & DC EMS o/s responding to a confirmed stabbing. Details will follow. The station is CLOSED at this time. Trains on Blue/Orange/Silver are bypassing the station. Use Federal Center SW or Eastern Market as alternates.”
From MPD: “Stabbing Investigation in the 300 block of 1st St SE. Lookout for B/F, 14 yrs of age, 100 lbs., short dreadlocks, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and khaki pants”
Update from Metro Transit Police: “Capitol South Update: DC Metropolitan Police will be the lead agency for this incident. Please follow @DCPoliceDept for updates. Also, please be advised that Capitol South Station is likely to remain closed for some time to come. Use Eastern Market or Federal Center SW.”
This rental is located at 1324 E Street, SE near 13th St SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3000 / 2br – 911ft2 – Buchanan School Two Bedroom/Two Bath Apartment (Capitol Hill) (more…)
TH sends this sad sight from Eastern Market.