Rant/Revel


photo by Miki Jourdan

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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DC Water


Phase 2 Map: West Potomac Park Drive SW

From DC Water:

“DC Water today announces the opening of West Potomac Park Drive SW, a new road constructed as part of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT) Project. Beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, drivers and visitors will have another option to alleviate the partial closure of Ohio Drive SW. The road provides an easy way to get around the main construction site in West Potomac Park, which will remain active until the project’s completion in 2030. (more…)


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Animal Fix

“These two are Milo (top) and Maisy (bottom) and they live with us in Cheverly, MD (a hidden gem of a suburb just past the DC Costco on Hwy 50)”

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Event

The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.

On the Program


Crime


“Detectives are releasing Ubom’s image as it’s believed he could be responsible for additional offenses”

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect connected to 12 sex offenses which occurred in the District of Colombia from 2021 to 2024

As a result of an extensive investigation by MPD’s Sexual Assault Unit, detectives arrested 33-year-old Uwana Ubom of Northwest, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Ubom is charged in each of the below offenses: (more…)