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These are all dead fish I saw at the constitution gardens pond Sunday on the mall. I was just curious if anyone would know what possibly could have happened to all of them? (more…)
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“Respect: John Thompson” by Billy Colbert (from 2017 in Bladgen Alley, Shaw)
From ESPN:
“Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as “Big John” throughout college basketball, has died at age 78.
Born Sept. 2, 1941, Thompson starred for John Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., (more…)
Thanks to Kevin for sending on Sunday: “Another Honda Accord gets hit. 12th St NE between Maryland and G.”
It had been 11 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 13,925 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Saturday, August 29, 2020 includes 34 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,959.
The District reported 1 additional COVID-19 related death.
36-year-old male
Tragically, 606 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)
The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.
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1800 block of 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us as it was happening. Still unclear what actually caused the driver to crash though I did also get reports that arrests were made. Updates if MPD releases any reports.
DC Fire & EMS reported around 6pm: “Crash with vehicle into structure 1800 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest on scene assessing 3 injuries. Initial indications of structural damage. The cave-in task force is enroute. 1 structure being evacuated. Collapse zone established.”
Som Records responded “One guy did leave in a stretcher but he was talking and didn’t seem too hurt.”
A reader responded to us on twitter with news about the injured pedestrian: “My son, former husband and brother-in-law we’re leaving the store moments before this happened and narrowly escaped with their lives. Former husband hit by the vehicle on his leg. Former husband has leg injury.”
Kat sent the photo above: “I was buying shoes inside Pacers Running when that happened. I was with my two toddlers (you can see their scooters by the entrance on one of the photos). We are fine though and only one of them was a bit scared. The other one didn’t care because he wanted an orange tracker.”
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via google maps
A reader reported around 10:15pm Saturday night: “someone was just shot at Bates and N Cap NW. They loaded the guy in the ambulance but seem uncertain about his prognosis”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of North Capitol Street and Bates Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Full release from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in the unit block of Florida Avenue, Northwest. (more…)
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 13,851 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Friday, August 28, 2020 includes 74 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,925.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 605 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)
14th and Oak St, NW
One reader reported: “Wanted to report shots were fired around 3:30 pm in Columbia Heights today. Police currently on scene. Any further information would be appreciated.”
Another reader reported: “Not sure if you heard, 4-5 shots fired at 14th and Ogden NW at like 3:15. I almost biked directly through the line of Fire, had to slam on my brakes and duck out of the way to not get hit. Didn’t see if anyone got shot, I ran away.”
Updates when/if more is learned.
courtesy Big Bear at 1700 1st Street, NW
From Big Bear Cafe:
“Kid-Friendly Family Meals this Weekend – Whole Roasted Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Watermelon, Steamed Corn, Crab Focaccia
We’re roasting free-range whole chickens (roasted cauliflower as a vegetable entree option), and making fresh mozzarella for a summer tomato caprese.
Meal options include our aged-cheddar MACARONI AND CHEESE, whole SUGAR BABY WATERMELONS, CHEESE PIZZA FOCACCIA, and a classic Reid’s Orchard PEACH CRUMB CAKE.
Make it easy to feed your family this weekend with farm-fresh fruit, roasted whole vegetables, all natural-cheese, and stone-ground pasta.
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