Thanks to Stephen for sending from Hill East: “Hit & run at 17th and D SE”
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Thanks to a reader for sending Friday night:
“around 10pm someone drove a car into the concierge building that’s part of the Senate Square apartments in NoMa. (more…)
via WMATA
Looking good! WMATA wrote “the K Street entrance of Farragut North reopened with three brand new, more reliable escalators. Metro is replacing more than 139 escalators across the system through 2027.”
photo by Emma K Alexandra
“Not sure if you can help but my daughter drove her/our car down to DC 3/8 for the Awesomecon. She came earlier in the day and parked in a garage around 330pm. She parked on floor B4, gave the attendent 20 dollars because even though it was $19 they didn’t have change. They told her remember B4 and that they closed at 7. They gave her directions and never gave her a slip with the garage on it. (more…)
From a press release:
“With the construction finally completed, Cleveland Park is turning its focus to celebrating its new neighborhood space – the Cleveland Park Promenade.
Formerly known as the Cleveland Park Service Lane, the Cleveland Park Promenade now boasts ample sidewalks, seating, and dining options. As spring emerges, the landscaping will take shape and blossom with native plantings and natural pollinators. Restaurant patios, as will the Cleveland Park Farmers Market, will begin popping up in the coming months.
To celebrate, neighbors are planning a Party on the Promenade on April 6, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 pm. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From AlertDC:
“On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Petalpalooza 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: (more…)
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Thanks to Pablo for sending. AlertDC reports:
“WMATA reports the Brookland Metro Station is closed due to police activity. Trains are temporarily bypassing Brookland-CUA. Shuttle buses are being provided.”
From WMATA: “Red Line: Trains continue to bypass Brookland-CAU due to police activity at the station. Metro Bus H8, operates between Rhode Island Ave and Brookland-CUA. Metro Bus 80 operates between Brookland-CAU to Fort Totten.” (more…)
This guy was barreling down Albermarle street with no license plate at all. Miraculously stopped at the red light at least…
Thanks to Latisha for sending: “Not sure which section this falls under but I definitely thought it was worth sending… Spotted on South Capitol Street by Nats…”
Thanks to Amber for sharing: “lots of flooding in Rock Creek… avoid for now.”
Not in Rock Creek but AlertDC warns:
“DDOT reports high standing water in the westbound lanes of the 800-900 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 7th and 9th Streets. Only the left lane is passable. Please take caution and use alternate routes.”