via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in reference to a First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, Northwest. (more…)
“Tanya Golash-Boza is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Merced, the Founder of the Racism, Capitalism, and the Law Lab, and the author of several books. Her scholarship helps us understand how racism and capitalism structure our lives and what we need to do to change this country and the world. Tanya shares her experiences and takes a close look at racist housing policies in the mid-twentieth century to see how they can help us understand gentrification patterns today. Tanya Golash-Boza is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Merced, the Founder of the Racism, Capitalism, and the Law Lab, and the author of several books. Her scholarship helps us understand how racism and capitalism structure our lives and what we need to do to change this country and the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.”
3903 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Loren for sending: “After months of waiting and (and years of Golden Paradise) the new restaurant at the corner of 14 and Randolph is really a treat! (more…)
4200 block 8th Street NW
DC Fire and EMS reported at 3:23am:
“Working Fire 4200 block 8th St NW. Heavy fire both floors rear of 2 story attached row house. #DCsBravest have rescued 2 adult patients both being transported with very critical life threatening injuries.
Sadly, #DCsBravest have learned that the 2 victims we transported from the 8th St. NW fire have succumbed to their injuries. Our thoughts & prayers are with their family and friends. 1 firefighter also suffered a minor injury & transported to hospital. 2 displacements. (more…)
From MPD:
“On Monday, January 11, 2021, at approximately 7:25 hours, Officers on routine patrol were flagged down by a food delivery driver in the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW. The delivery driver had left his running vehicle unattended and it was taken from him with his two-year-old daughter and his four-year-old son aboard. Officers quickly began to look for the children and the car and alert members of the community. Thanks to the combined effort of citizens of the District and MPD, the children were located unharmed and returned to their father along with his vehicle. The Fourth District would like to thank all those community members who reached out to assist us and remind people not to leave your vehicle running unattended.”
4012 Georgia Ave, NW via loopnet
Thanks to textdoc for sending:
“The voicemail greeting was a long and somewhat emotional one — worth calling and giving it a listen. (202) 723-7142
It didn’t specifically say why Dr. Thornburgh was retiring, but he was getting up in years and I think had been planning to retire at some point anyway. My guess is that the pandemic probably accelerated that decision.
A veterinarian friend of mine from high school caught COVID-19 at work — fortunately, he recovered fully. I suppose that’s a good reminder that it’s a frontline occupation. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“On Saturday, January 9, 2021, at approximately 6:55 PM, an unknown black male dressed in all black riding a bicycle was observed discharging a weapon in 300 block of Upshur Street NW in the alley. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099 or TEXT 50411.”
3801 14th Street, NW at Quincy
Thanks to Michael for sending “I’m very excited by what’s going on across from Red Derby at Elizabeth’s Pupuseria. My mind is going wild thinking of how cute and packed it could be!”
“Dear PoPville,
Lost my wallet on Webster (in Petworth.) Knew within a couple minutes and biked all up and down the block looking. Gave up hope quickly and went back to my apt.
It was waiting for me at my front door. So, someone found it, checked the license, and hustled it back to my front door. It beat me home thanks to a Good…nope, I’m going to say Great samaritan.
And here I was about to curse 2021.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“On December 25, 2020 at approximately 9:48PM the Fourth District responded to the 4100 block of 7th Street NW to investigate sounds of Gunshots. While at the location officers located multiple shell casing in the block. There were no injuries or property damage reported. Any information please contact 202-727-9099″
via google maps
“On Saturday December 26, 2020 at approximately 1:35 AM , Fourth District officers responded for a shooting in the 3600 block of 16th Street NW. (more…)