NoMa (Near Northeast)

“Face coverings will be required on Metro trains, buses, and in stations”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Olaf Zerbock

From WMATA:

“Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld today accepted a recommendation of the transit authority’s Pandemic Task Force that face coverings or masks be required when traveling on Metro effective Monday, May 18. The move strengthens Metro’s position on the matter, which has “strongly recommended” the use of face coverings since early April, in accordance with CDC guidance. While the overwhelming majority of riders already comply voluntarily, the requirement is viewed as a necessary step as Metro plans for an eventual recovery with more riders using the system. (more…)

“What kinds of things should we do to protect ourselves during the demolition and construction?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Clif Burns

“Dear PoPville,

A developer purchased and intends to tear down a church next to our small condo building. He intends to build a small condo building. What kinds of things should we do to protect ourselves during the demolition and construction? What are things to watch out for? We’ve read the horror stories about issues with the foundation or work stalling halfway through a project and want to do as much as we can to be pro-active about mitigating any potential impact to our building with all the work going on next door.”

12:45pm Shooting on New York Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all for messaging us.

From MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 200 block of New York Avenue NW. An adult male has sustained critical gunshot wounds.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

MPD “investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of North Capitol St NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers started reporting around 1:45pm: “6 gunshots fired rapidly on north Capitol/ NY ave, tons of cops, guy on ground holding his leg”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of North Capitol St NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries to the lower extremities. (more…)

The Duncan Dog Hotel Coming to Noma

By Prince Of Petworth


22 M Street, NE

Thanks to Jonathan for sharing: “next to King Street Oyster Bar in NoMa”

Their website says:

“Inspired by the new approach to overnighting by hotels like Kimpton, W and Aloft, The Duncan Dog Hotel & Day Spa seeks to provide dogs and their owners first class service in a fun and sophisticated atmosphere. Located on M Street NE just off North Capitol, The Duncan plans to offer daycare, boarding and salon services for their customers. (more…)

About that police presence and helicopter around North Capitol/New York Ave Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


North Capitol St and M Street, NW

Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest.

At approximately 10:48 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 28 year-old Shantal Hill, of Northwest, DC.

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 sending a text message to 50411.”

Readers started reporting around 11pm:

“3-4 shots and then 5-6”

“Gunshots on M Street & New York Ave in NoMa about 10 mins ago. Heavy police presence now”

“Just heard a rapid succession of 8 or 9 gunshots – N. Capitol and M. Then two cars crashed into each other at the same corner. Tons of police arriving now…” (more…)

Smoke Billowing in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth


2nd and L Street, NE

Thanks to all who’ve reported: “huge smoke plume on or under train tracks at 2nd & M Street, NE”

“Heard explosion from inside my apartment next door.”

“Something exploded under the bridge on L St NE. Loud explosion followed busy huge fire and smoke.”

“Fire is out now. Some hero first responders out here got it under control quickly.”

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 100 block L St NE. Fire beneath the railroad underpass involving a homeless encampment. No injuries reported.”

Developing: (more…)

Union Market Divided Between Grocery and Take Out – Take Out Ordered through apps

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Sarah and Dennis for sending. Dennis reports: “Union Market’s rules: they divided the stores between grocery and takeout.”

Sarah reports: “Union market requiring everyone to order through an app and then have things brought to them. it looks like most will take caviar, door dash, postmates, grub hub, and Uber eats. Peregrine espresso uses an app called Joe Coffee.”

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