Joe reports: “2 am between Fuller and Euclid on 16th NW. Heard a monstrous crash and thought i was dreaming but only one car upside down.
now I think i see what the car hit – those two almost totalled”
And Andrew sends a carbque earlier: (more…)
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A reader reports: “Station is closed.”
From Metro Transit Police: “MTPD investigating shooting at Georgia Ave stn on at ~8:40 a.m. 15-yo male shot in leg after altercation b/t group juveniles. Suspects fled. Stn closed w/trains bypassing due to ongoing invest. Shuttles from Ft Totten. Info? Call 202-962-2121; text MyMTPD (696873)” (more…)
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From WMATA:
“Metro greenlighted to return more trains to service
Statements from Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg and Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke
“Metro leaders welcomed the concurrence today of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission to gradually return all 7000-series railcars to passenger service,” said Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg. “This is a win for customers, and we are grateful to Senators Warner and Kaine for their leadership to reach an agreement that will safely return more 7Ks to service.”
“With this approval and close collaboration on the Silver Line extension safety report, Metro will be able to set an opening date in the near future,” said General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I knew they had been installed, but others didn’t because twice today, cars almost slammed into my driver’s side, trying to get over at the last second and avoid running into these.
Why on earth would DDOT install these pedestrian corrals(?) in the middle of a lane on a busy thoroughfare like 9th Street?”
Steeb sums it up succinctly: (more…)
Thanks to Nick for sending from Adams Morgan.
And YVN sends “Parking in DC is not for the faint of heart!” from 10th and FL NW: (more…)
4pm Saturday-4am Sunday, code released Saturday Oct. 29th at 3pm
From WRAP:
“If you’ll be out celebrating Halloween this month and drinking, please designate a sober driver or use WRAP’s SoberRide!”
JLD (and others wrote): “Curious what movie is being filmed at the Willard Hotel next to the White House? Tons of trailers and trucks on F and G”
IMDB says about LIONESS:
“A young Marine is recruited by the CIA to befriend the daughter of a terrorist group in order to bring down the organization from within.”
Deadline reported:
“Austin Hébert (Unbelievable), Jonah Wharton (The Rookie) and Hannah Love Lanier (A Black Lady’s Sketch Show) are the latest cast additions to Taylor Sheridan’s CIA drama series Lioness at Paramount+. They join previously announced series regulars Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, LaMonica Garrett and James Jordan.”
Better late than never heads up from MPD just in:
“On Monday, October 24, 2022, the TV series LIONESS will be filming in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the High Heel Race will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: (more…)
via DC Fire and EMS
A reader reported around 1:45am: “a car drove clean through the side of an apartment building on North Capitol and Webster NE. Police and EMS already there. I hope no one was injured.”
via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Box Alarm with vehicle striking building 4500 block Clermont Dr. NE. Vehicle went thru wall into apartment of 3 story apartment building. (more…)
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via Metro Transit Police
From Metro Transit Police:
“MTPD searching for suspect who hit & robbed a woman at Columbia Hgts Stn around 7 p.m. tonight. These crimes cannot be tolerated. Got a tip? DC Crime Solvers offering up to $1K reward for info leading to arrest/indictment.”
“NEW PICS (more…)