Photo by angela n.
From the United States Capitol Police:
“The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of and prepared for any potential threats towards members of Congress or towards the Capitol complex. We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4. (more…)
inside Florida Ave at California Street, NW
The sign inside is promising!!
Yesterday we learned that there could be a new location for Pleasant Pops in the works in Adams Morgan. (more…)
Thanks to Pedro for sending: “A schnauzer in a backpack on a Vespa”
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not.
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026
Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
Photo by Gretta Blatner
It was not a start after all.
Thanks to Gretta (and others) for the update: “yesterday they lowered the height of the fence on 3rd st sw, today they are adding razor wire.”
2500 block of Porter Street, NW
From MPD:
“At approximately 1:15 am, MPD responded to a residential building in the 2500 block of Porter Street, NW, for the report for a Burglary. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had gained entry into two occupied residences in the building. (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
Yesterday there were 40,767 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 includes 51 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 40,818.
The District reported that four additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
45-year-old male
68-year-old male
71-year-old female
81-year-old female
Tragically, 1,023 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
Photo by Erin
Last night we received a number of reports about Comcast/Xfinity outages (service appears to be restored for many though some are still experiencing slowness as of this morning.) Doesn’t seem related bu thanks to Nat for sending this interesting tidbit: “I got an email from my apartment about RCN possibly experiencing “sun outages” between Feb 27 and March 8. I wonder if that’s what’s happening to Comcast?”
From RCN:
“What are Sun Outages? (more…)
North Capitol between M St and Pierce St NE
Update: “MPD reports the following roads are closed until further notice due to a vehicle crash.
-1100 block of North Capitol Street NE, between L Street and M Street NE.
– Unit block of M Street NE, between 1st Street NW and North Capitol Street NE.
Watch for MPD directions and please use an alternate route.”
A reader reports: “Just happened a few moments ago. They don’t appear to be trying to extract anyone. Traffic delays building. There does appear to be a guy sitting on the sidewalk so he might have been the driver. All traffic is being routed down M or Pierce. North Cap is shutdown for that block.” (more…)
1825 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“SIGN OF THE WHALE, is pleased to announce it reopened on Wednesday, February 10th. Sign of the Whale, the D.C. institution known for decades as the ultimate intern hang out, has closed and reopened its doors more than a couple of times. Now under new ownership, what was once a dive bar is maturing into a gathering space where those same interns, now grown professionals, and new D.C. residents alike can get a touch of nostalgia, grab a crafted cocktail, draft beers, and bites. Owners of Nero, one of the top wine bars/lounges in Washington, D.C., are the new proprietors of Sign of the Whale and have created a unique style of contemporary American cuisine with Latin and Asian influences for everyone’s pallet. (more…)
Photo by GordonCV
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