Brightwood

From MPD:

“There were two Robbery incidents that occurred in close proximity this evening [Sunday, Nov. 22]. The first incident was at 14th & East Capitol St. SE at about 5:42 PM. The victim was unloading a bicycle from the back of his car when he looked up and observed two juvenile suspects sitting the car’s front seats rummaging about. When he confronted them they exited the vehicle and one of them pointed a handgun at him and demanded his wallet. (more…)


Rant/Revel


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Medical


Yesterday there were 19,961 total positives.

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From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Saturday, November 21, 2020 includes 190 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 20,151.

The District reported no additional lives lost to COVID-19.

Tragically, 670 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)


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Crime

From MPD at 8:34pm: “Shooting in the 1800 block of North Capitol Street NE. Lookout is for a black sedan vehicle.”

Alan Henney reported: “SHOOTING— North Capitol St and T St NE-DC in Eckington. 21yr-old shot in shoulder and ankle. Good vitals.”

From MPD at 9:34pm: “Alert: Shooting in the 1400 block of L Street S.E.. No Lookout.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, November 21, 2020, in the 1400 block of L Street, Southeast. (more…)


Event

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Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in May!


Medical


Yesterday there were 19,808 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Friday, November 20, 2020 includes 153 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 19,961.

The District reported that one additional resident lost their lives due to COVID-19.

· 48-year-old female

Tragically, 670 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)


Bloomingdale


Florida and North Capitol Street, NW

Readers reported: “Tons of shots fired and a bunch of police at Bates and N Capitol, similar location to yesterday’s shooting”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street NW. Units patrolling the area responded to the sounds of gunshots and located two adult males with gunshot wounds. Both individuals have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”


Air Travel


Photo by airbus777

“Dear PoPville,

Any reports of what it’s like to fly American Eagle from #DCA right now, is it still #35X and a crowded bus?”

WMATAstuff replied: “Nope 35X is gone once and for all. They’ve been moved into the main terminal while they finish the new gate 35X terminal.”

UPDATE: Official word from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority:

American Airlines continues to operate several flights a day using Gate 35X. Once the new concourse, which is currently under construction, opens next year, then flights will stop operating from Gate 35X.”

From DCA:

With the demolition and removal of office buildings and aircraft hangars that once occupied the north end of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the palette is clearing for the construction of a New Commuter Concourse that will replace passenger movement through the infamously congested Gate 35X. Presently, six thousand passengers a day journey through 35X, boarding buses that drive them to remotely parked aircraft. When the new concourse opens in 2021, 14 gates with jetbridges will replace the busing system, and the less-than-pleasing traits of Gate 35X will be retired.” (more…)


coffee

From an email:

“Sol Mexican Grill (located at 1251 H St, NE) will start serving coffee in the morning.

Sami’s Coffee will now be available as of Saturday, November 21, 2020. To help launch the new service, for one day only, we are offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free)

8 am – 3 pm every day
the BOGO offer is good all day tomorrow (Saturday), for ALL coffee products”


History

Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

“Located just north of Picnic Area #6 on Beach Drive NW, Miller Cabin in Rock Creek Park is the only remaining log cabin of its kind in the area. It was built by the poet Joaquin Miller in 1883 by Meridian Hill Park. The cabin was moved to its current location circa 1911 to give way to city development. Reportedly, NPS has plans to relocate the structure once again.”