Restaurants

Thanks to Mark for sharing with us:

“Mall Food Kiosk contract update: Spoke with several workers at the kiosk near Natural History. They are revamping the menu soon with some old-timey items a d more healthy options. Already decorated and rebranding each of the kiosks. One near merry go round will have fair snacks like cotton candy, candied applies, etc. Each of the kiosks will have a unique menu.” (more…)


DC Government


Example of an e-cargo bike on its way to a delivery. Image courtesy of Amazon.”

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), along with Amazon, announce the launch of a new pilot project to support package delivery in the District. As e-commerce continues to grow, DDOT is taking a proactive step to ensure the resulting delivery solutions work for District residents.

During the ten-month pilot, (more…)


Environment


photo by wolfpackWX

From the Potomac Conservancy:

“Potomac Conservancy urges caution following the US Environmental Protection Agency’s May 6, 2026 pronouncement that the agency has “fully achieved” its Potomac River recovery goals following the Potomac Interceptor collapse and mass sewage spill.

Waving a ‘mission accomplished’ banner is not only premature, it sends the wrong signal to the public that the Potomac is in the clear when the cleanup phase is still ongoing. We are encouraged by the positive trends in the water quality data testing, but we have an obligation to our river and our communities to ensure a complete restoration effort.

Nearly four months after the January 19 sewage spill, (more…)


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Rant/Revel


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Bloomingdale

Thanks to K. for sending around 7am: ‘There was a pretty bad fire this morning in Bloomingdale on First St. It started in the yellow and then moved over to the blue.”

DC Fire and EMS Department reported at 6:39am: “Box Alarm 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire rear porches 2 story rows extending to exposures.”

“2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire involving rear porches that extended inside to 2 row houses . 20 units & 100 personnel operating.”

“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Interior attack in progress on both 2 story dwellings. Fire rear porches knocked down and rear porch of fire building collapsed. Bulk of fire knocked down” (more…)