Usually it’s the credit card machine is down – guessing they ran out of change or something?
1028 19th Street, NW
Downtown
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share a story of a true good Samaritan. I was walking this evening around 6:30pm near Connecticut and M St NW and saw a girl in her 20s stumbling down the sidewalk. I thought she was probably intoxicated, but then realized something else was going on when she started running in and out of traffic on Connecticut and then fell, slamming into the sidewalk. As I got closer I could see she could barely breathe and was clearly panicking, experiencing some sort of drug effects. While my friend and I were trying to figure out what to do, a woman in her 30s walked by, saw what was going on, and approached the girl. She asked her name, crouched down next to her and started rubbing her back and breathing with her, calming the girl down. The girl began vomiting and the woman held back her hair, not flinching a bit. She continued to talk to the girl, breathe with her and reassure her while I called an ambulance. Once the paramedics arrived and had taken control of the situation, she wished the girl well and quietly went on her way.
I know sometimes it seems there’s plenty of bad in the city, but this woman’s utter compassion was a first-hand reminder that people really are pretty amazing. The woman said that she was a med student, and I have no doubt she’ll be an amazing doctor. It was incredible to watch. The girl could have had a far worse outcome if it hadn’t been for someone willing to jump in and help a total stranger.”
Photo by Gavriek
Wild – thanks to all for sending!
Photo by Becky Krystal
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Robinson Pal of Riverdale, Maryland that occurred inside of an establishment in the 1100 block of 17th Street, Northwest.
On Sunday, January 31, 2016, at approximately 11:40 pm members of the Second District responded to an establishment for the report of a man down. Upon arrival members located two adult male victims suffering from stab wounds. D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported both victims to local hospitals for treatment. The first victim was treated and released. The second victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 35-year-old Antoine Byrd of Northeast, DC was arrested by members of the United States Marshall Service pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Murder One while Armed in the stabbing death of Robinson Pal.”
1400 L Street, NW
Beloved TJ’s Gourmet Deli is being replaced by a Jack’s Fresh Cafe. You can see Jack’s menu here.
“Dear PoPville,
7th st NW bike lane painted over this morning [Monday], sharrows instead. There goes my safe commute. why? You can see the sharrows and the blacked out bike lane across the street, along with the spray paint guides for the other lane in the foreground. This is the block of 7th between N and O, NW.”
Ed. Note: Looks like it could have something to do with that construction sign in the background – maybe it’s only temporary until the work is completed?
Thanks to Ben for sending:
“Hey @PoPville there’s a visitor in front of our office at 17th and L.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Kevin Wolf
From a press release:
“Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C. will open in September 2016 dramatically ahead of schedule. With its opening, the Nation’s Capital will now be home to an iconic and historic super-luxury hotel rivaling the best of other international capital cities.
“For decades people have looked in wonderment at the magnificence of the Old Post Office building and structure. There is nothing like it and we are so proud to have not only brought this incredible building back to life, but also to a position far greater than it ever was at its previous zenith. It was an honor to have dealt with the professionals at the General Services Administration. It was their total passion and hard work that helped bring this unrivaled project to fruition,” says Donald J. Trump.”
Ed. Note: Still waiting to hear which restaurants will be accompanying the hotel at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW…
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18th and M ST, NW
UPDATE: Voucher needed for the free food!!
A reader reports:
“Pret Opening at 1800M Opening tomorrow
They are offering free breakfast from 8am to 9am AND free lunch.
Soft launch tomorrow, official is on Sat.”
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via google maps
From MPD:
“Crime Alert – There was a fatal stabbing last night inside the Barcode located at 1101 17th Street NW. Police are still on the scene investigating. There are no street closures at this time.”
Alan Henney tweeted:
“DOUBLE CLUB STABBING- Bar-Code at 1101 17th St NW-DC. 1 man critical, other serious. Crime scene INSIDE club.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred inside of an establishment in the 1100 block of 17th Street, Northwest.
On Sunday, January 31, 2016, at approximately 11:40 pm members of the Second District responded to an establishment for the report of a man down. Upon arrival members located two adult male victims suffering from stab wounds. D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported both victims to local hospitals for treatment. The first victim is in stable condition. The second victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 29-year-old Robinson Pal of Riverdale, Maryland.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”