Thanks to W. for sending: “police activity shutting down Teddy Roosevelt island and Mount Vernon trail this afternoon due to the discovery of a grenade. Yikes!”
Andrew Leyden tweeted:
“A hand grenade was pulled out of the Potomac near Roosevelt Island by magnet fisherman. DC bomb squad and Park Police investigated and have declared it safe.”
4100 block Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending photos. DC Fire and EMS reported:
“Box Alarm 4100 block Wisconsin Ave NW. Fire involved air handler on roof 1 story stand alone fast food restaurant. (more…)
1630 Columbia Road, NW via google
Thanks to S. (and others for sending) the sad news from Meli: (more…)
You’ve probably never read your building’s property management contract all the way through. Most board members haven’t either. If you did, you’d find a carefully defined scope of work — vendors coordinated, maintenance dispatched, assessments collected, reports generated.
What you wouldn’t find: anything about fiduciary duties. Reserve funding strategy. Compliance tracking. Case documentation. Institutional memory. The legal obligations that make your board personally accountable to unit owners.
That’s not an oversight in the contract. It’s the contract. Property management was never designed to cover governance. And yet most boards — paying $10,000 to $18,000 a year for the service — assume it does.
Operations and governance are different jobs. One has a contract. The other has a fiduciary duty.
Beyond the management fee, most property management companies mark up vendor invoices — the plumber, the landscaper, the elevator contractor — by 10 to 15 percent before passing the bill to the association. It’s legal. It’s common. And boards have almost no visibility into it. (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) celebrated the early morning Senate passage of her bill with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the RFK Stadium campus from the federal government to D.C. for up to 99 years. The bill is now headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
The RFK Stadium bill clears the way for D.C. to use the land where the crumbling old stadium sits for redevelopment, commercial and residential development, or other public purposes. Norton has worked on prior versions of the bill aimed at revitalizing the RFK Stadium campus, which, at 174 acres, is the largest unused tract of land in the District, since 2017.
“D.C. has scored a victory in its fight for self-determination just in time for the holidays,” (more…)
A reader reports: “This car smashed into the CVS at 11 and NY Ave, NW around 3 am Saturday morning. No idea what happened.” (more…)
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
photo by Eric Spiegel
From an email:
“The MLK passport office, one of the only locations in DC to take walk-in’s, will be closed from December 21 – January 4th. They will re-open on January 7.
During this time, please visit other offices. Please note these locations require appointments. Nearby locations include: (more…)
Goodness, so sweet: (more…)
13th and H Street, NE opened here September 2020
Thanks to G. for passing on the sad news from Mozzeria:
“We share some important and difficult news about Mozzeria D.C., a place that has been a beloved gathering spot for our community and a proud representation of our mission. On December 31st, 2024, Mozzeria will close its DC location. This decision was not made lightly, and it comes with deep gratitude and love for the community that has supported us along the way. (more…)
Hi, I’m Bran! Like the food, I’ll bring regular joy into your life (see what I did there?). I’m an active, playful, and affectionate pup who loves walks, meeting new people and dogs, and cuddling after a fun day of adventure.
I’m always wagging my tail, following my humans around, and spreading happiness wherever I go. If you work from home, I’ll be your chill, couch-loving sidekick. My foster says my bouncy ears and goofy personality make me extra special.
Ready to meet your Bran-new best friend? Let’s make it happen!
Meet Aquafina, the chillest and most loving companion you could ask for! This calm, snuggly boy is happiest by your side (or on your lap), purring contentedly as you relax together.
Aquafina gets along well with other cats, loves playing with toys, and is a pro at using scratchers. He’s even polite around furniture—no countertop exploring for this gentleman! While he’s friendly with everyone, he’ll bravely take on the Evil Vacuum to protect you before settling back in for cuddles.
Ready for a sweet, laid-back kitty in your life? Aquafina might be your perfect match!
CDCK is desperately seeking fosters to take some of our adoptable animals over the holidays while our regular fosters travel. Some of our foster needs are urgent, but short term. If you are willing and able to house a dog or cat for the holidays, please consider fostering! To see our dog foster needs, click here. To see our cat foster needs, click here.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a woman and man in the shooting of a 5-year-old girl in a Southwest apartment.
On Monday, December 16, 2024, at approximately 6:29 p.m., officers responded to the Unit block of Galveston Street, Southwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a five-year-old girl inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers quickly provided lifesaving first aid until DC Fire and EMS arrived on the scene and transported the child to a local hospital. The child remains hospitalized for treatment of critical injuries. (more…)