DC Government

“Norton Achieves Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Golf Courses in D.C.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Nathan Castellanos

Ed. Note: We first started following this development back in April 2014!

From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), who has long sought long term-investment to maintain the three public golf courses in the District of Columbia, today celebrated the announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) will begin negotiations with National Links Trust (NLT) to operate the three historic golf courses here in the District.

NPS will negotiate a long-term lease for the East Potomac, Langston and Rock Creek golf courses to ensure an optimum recreational experience for golfers and capital improvements. (more…)

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Downtown

Franklin Park Closing July 1st for a 12 Month Renovation

By Prince Of Petworth


Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”

Thanks to Jonathan for sending the Franklin Park update: “Wonder if Bowser has a plan for the large number of homeless individuals who will be displaced by this project.”

Ed. Note: The sign mentions some services for those experiencing homelessness: (more…)

Restaurants

“Can confirm it’s delicious!”

By Prince Of Petworth


1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW

Thanks to Annie for reporting: “Mercy Me DC is officially open in West End. It’s inside the newly renovated version of the Wink hotel (Yours Truly). Seems like they’re doing a modified menu for now but they’re serving up Call Your Mother bagels, pastries etc and pizza starting at lunch. Can confirm it’s delicious!” (more…)

Medical

June 24 Coronavirus Data Posted: 10,159

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,128 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, June 24, 2020 includes 31 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,159.

The District reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 43-year-old female
· 66-year-old male

Tragically, 543 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The District has experienced one day of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase Two. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)

Adams Morgan

Reader Confirms Wawa in Adams Morgan is Closing Sunday July 5th

By Prince Of Petworth

Yesterday afternoon we shared some scuttlebutt about Adams Morgan’s Wawa likely closing next month. Turns out it’ll be sooner than that. A reader reports: “Just wanted to let you know that I confirmed Wawa is closing this coming Sunday for good. Sounds as though all employees will be transferred to other locations.”

Ed. Note: Some of the staff will likely be moved to the coming Thomas Circle location.

Update: Another reader hears closing “July 5th a manger told me yesterday. They are blaming it on Coronavirus and moving staff to NEW Thomas Circle store.”

Prior to Wawa this space was home to BicycleSpace, who was only here briefly, and also Slaviya and also Leftbank back in the day, Cities.

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

Columbia Heights

Early Morning Shooting in Columbia Heights; Daytime Shots Fired in Mount Pleasant; Montgomery County Police Shot at in Manor Park, and some other awfulness

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mama Ray “another shooting on Meridian Pl, NW!This time at 3:30AM”

From MPD:

“On Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at approximately 3:00 am, Fourth District responded to the 1500 block of Meridian PL NW in reference to a shooting investigation. The victim was an adult male, who was conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound to the body. The victim is being treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

This case is actively being investigated by Fourth District Detectives.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.” (more…)

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