1666 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Seen on the southbound lane of Connecticut Ave NW at R Streets. It happened at approx 2:07am, sounded like a giant explosion. Could hear it from my apartment, above the sound of my AC blasting. Turns out an SUV rolled and slammed into the storefront of the COVE coworking space at 1666 Connecticut. Vehicle landed upside down. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Are you a cyclist who bikes to Metro? We want to hear your opinion on our new proposed bike storage solutions that will replace our current bike lockers.
Come to NoMa-Gallaudet U Station on 7/10 from 3-7 p.m. to try the options & leave feedback.”
“WRAP’s 2024 Independence Day SoberRideⓇ code will be valid from 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024 until 4:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024. (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending: “Rock Creek Park between picnic areas 6 and 7. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending this morning from 16 and U/New Hampshire Ave, NW: (more…)
Scene from the Africa Leaders Summit, a National Special Security Event (NSSE) in 2022
From the Mayor’s office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by local and federal partners to discuss preparations for the upcoming 75th Anniversary 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, scheduled to take place July 9-11 in Washington, DC. The community is encouraged to plan ahead if traveling through DC and to sign up for alerts by texting NATODC to 888-777. A map of road closures and additional information about the summit will be posted on nsse.dc.gov. (more…)
Thanks to Sam for sending: “Sunday morning on 21st Street NW (Dupont) near Florida Avenue.”
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The U. S Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capitol Region, at the Arlington National Cemetery, on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 1:22 PM.”
Ed. Note: Metro announced coming fare increases in late April.
Thanks to M. for sharing:
“We’ve seen the months of desperation re: funding for Metro, but to drop the fare changes with little to no notice & no FAQs (incl. examples of station to station increases) is almost just as bad as cutting the circulator (more…)
Yesterday we broke the news about Tiny Vinyl Shop coming to Adams Morgan next month and now more big news from WMATA:
“Metro is upgrading to vinyl seats on all buses for a cleaner, more comfortable ride. Catch the new seats on select routes now, with all buses set to be upgraded by 2025.”