Thanks to Karen for sending from H Street, NE.
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From EventsDC:
“Please be advised that there will be streetscape construction activity on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the overall period of January 2023 through October 2023. This construction includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.
The construction activity is currently on N Street (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) through the end of January 2023.
The anticipated schedule for the remainder of the work (by area, weather permitting) is as follows: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
saw this hybrid Toyota SUV up on these on our walk this morning – from a distance I thought it was just a bad wheel upgrade – on Newton near Brown in MtP. All 4 wheels. I’m strongly assuming wheel theft but the upgrade from plastic crates is interesting.”
“Guni wheels are used for moving a car around a body shop or garage. not driving on roads. (more…)
“L’Enfant Plaza entrance on Maryland Ave” via WMATA
From WMATA:
“Starting Monday, three new escalators will be up and running at L’Enfant Plaza Station following eight months of construction that closed the north entrance at Maryland Avenue and 7th Street SW. The project, completed on budget, will provide better, more reliable escalators for customers and includes the latest safety features and LED lighting. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I had been meaning to email you to ask about left hand turns because it’s been bugging me for months. Someone posted a question about this on Greater Petworth the other day, and the community seems pretty divided about the issue. The fact that drivers can’t agree makes it very dangerous.
I went through the DMV Driver’s Manual and couldn’t find anything about it. I tried to find a place to ask a question on the DMV’s website, but the pulldown menu options didn’t match what I needed.
P.S. I think it’s the top option!”
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“Dear PoPville,
At about 11:30pm on the night of Friday Dec. 16th, I was on a personal stand-up electric scooter traveling eastbound on K st. NE between 6th and 8th. I hit a large pothole and fell breaking both elbows.
1. A Good Samaritan stopped and called 911 and i told him i owned the scooter but the ambulance did not take the scooter with me to the hospital. If someone could bring the scooter back to me, it would be appreciated. It is Segway Ninebot scooter.
2. (more…)
via google maps
Metro Transit Police reported Monday night:
“MTPD on scene of shooting in bus bay at Congress Heights Stn occurred ~10:11 pm. 2 shot – 14-yo male non-life threatening injury & 17-yo male transported w/critical injuries pronounced deceased at hospital. Investigation ongoing. MPD will take lead as it is now a homicide.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 2, 2023, in the 1200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast.
At approximately 10:10 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located two juvenile male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to area hospitals. After all life-saving efforts failed, one of the victims was pronounced dead. The second victim is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The decedent has been identified as 17-year-old Martez Toney, of Southeast, DC. (more…)
photo by Greg Pross
Greg writes at 2:47am: “Members of @IAFF36 @dcfireems Engine Co. 5 and Truck Co. 12 make quick work of an auto fire in the 3800 block of Davis Pl NW.”
Brendan also shares photos from last night and this morning: (more…)
photo by Bekah Richards
From WMATA:
“A Metro data center is seeing firsthand effects of weather-related issues due to multiple days of frigid temperatures, causing sporadic outages of busETA and rail arrival information. Metro leaders were alerted late on Dec.24, that pipes in the building burst, threatening to damage network equipment that remains housed at the agency’s former headquarters.
To address standing water and mitigate damage in the building, a partial shutdown of power is required. (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending:
“Christmas Eve morning at 7 AM…
I had to get my binoculars out for this one…Maryland plates, younger female driver. Officers are currently conducting a sobriety test.”