NoMa (Near Northeast)


400 Morse Street, NE

On February 6th we broke the news that Palette 22 would be closing in Union Market. On February 8th Lucy told us “new owners are planning to open a club in this location.” Thanks to Jodi for confirming the closing. Palette 22 says “A New Chapter for Union Market” is coming: (more…)


wildlife

Thanks to Kristy for sending this guy doing the Lord’s work:

“This hawk was preparing to feast on the rat in its talons… spotted in Van Ness.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.


weather


see interactive map here.

From the Mayor’s office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency for Washington, DC to go into effect at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect through at least the end of the day on Wednesday, February 12.

While the snow emergency is in effect, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes and vehicles parked on these routes may be towed. Find a map of the snow emergency routes at snow.dc.gov. Drivers are asked to move vehicles off the routes as soon as possible. Beginning Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m., vehicles still parked along snow emergency routes will be relocated. To learn where a vehicle has been towed, call the Towed Vehicle Locator office at 202-541-6083, or go to dpw.dc.gov/page/booting-and-impoundment.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting snow showers to begin on Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., with potential accumulation of four to six inches. The heaviest snowfall is expected between 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening through 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, (more…)


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Crime

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting investigation in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, NE.

There is NO active threat inside Union Station.

Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

“Chief Smith provides an update on the homicide investigation underway in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast.” (more…)


Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Rant/Revel


photo by Adam Fagen

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weather


Tom, DC legend, always, knows what’s up

Send your snow dogs/cats/pets to me at [email protected] and let me know name of pet and your neighborhood. Cheers, have fun, and thanks!

Update from NWS:

“Winter Weather Advisories & Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for the area

Snow will overspread the area from SW to NE through the day on Tuesday

Snowfall rates will likely be ~ 1″ per hour Tuesday evening along/south of I-66/US-50”

Update from Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the District of Columbia, which is in effect from 1:00PM, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, until 7:00PM, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. (more…)