metro

From WMATA:

“On Saturday May 24 through Monday May 26, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Cheverly and Eastern Market on the Orange Line and Addison Road and Eastern Market on the Blue and Silver lines.

Potomac Avenue, Stadium-Armory, Benning Road, Minnesota Ave., Deanwood, and Capitol Heights stations will be closed as crews make repairs to aerial structures over the Anacostia River.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Metrorail will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight. Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled. Normal weekday fares will be in effect on the holiday.

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Carver Langston


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 5:09 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northeast, for a report of a shooting. Officers located a 14-year-old girl inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers performed lifesaving measures. Unfortunately, the girl succumbed to her injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates the girl was handling a firearm while recording a video for social media when the weapon discharged, (more…)


Columbia Heights


1400 block Newton Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS Department

“Dear PoPville,

I heard one of the propane tanks explode, and the FD still has Monroe blocked off as they are running a line from the hydrant on our street and through a basement apartment on Monroe….”

DC Fire and EMS first starting reporting around noon: (more…)


Announcement

Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.


Event

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!”


Crime


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out as a resident of the 15th Street NE corridor, bordering ANC 6A06 and 7D06, to raise urgent concerns about public safety conditions that are deteriorating rapidly in a neighborhood made up largely of young families. Many with children under the age of five.

Over the past several months, and especially in recent weeks, our community has experienced escalating gun violence, open drug activity, and other dangerous conditions that are now part of daily life. Just this week, there were seven separate shooting incidents in a single night, between 10 PM and 4 AM. That followed a recent morning shooting at 8:30 AM, while children were walking to nearby Miner preschool and elementary school. Some had to run for cover inside their school building.

In addition to the gun violence, we are regularly witnessing: (more…)


Announcement

In a city where everyone seems to be moving at a hundred miles an hour, finding a moment of calm can feel like a luxury. At Luxie Spa, tucked into the heart of Capitol Hill, that luxury is intentional.

Luxie Spa has become one of D.C.’s most talked-about destinations for those who want more than a routine beauty appointment. Combining high-end technique with a personalized touch — creates an experience that feels both indulgent and deeply restorative.