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Theresa writes:
“This stop sign near the Fort Totten dump is a menace! Any ideas on how to get it moved or have some kind of safety upgrade? Yesterday I saw a kid ride his bike straight into it (more…)
MBT
“Dear PoPville,
Somebody thought it would be a good idea to paint a mural on the stairs at the end of the MBT in NoMa on L Street NE. The pattern makes it very hard to tell one step from another. (more…)
“NoMa M Street, NE Underpass”
From an email:
“DDOT removed the concrete barriers to create new bike and pedestrian lanes. This project more seamlessly connects the M Street cycletrack to the MBT and enhances NoMa’s already strong transportation network. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Sunday a group of juveniles were shooting fireworks (not Roman candles) at people around 6:30 pm. They were on the metro branch trail overpass above M st and shooting them at people below. (Right in front of NoMa metro stop)”
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking on the MBT between V & W St (Saturday) around 4pm when a couple of teenagers on bikes approached from the opposite direction. They looked to be about 14 or 15. One of them rode in front of me and hit me in the chest as he passed by. I think the main intent was (more…)
Ed. Note: Yesterday we learned that MPD had arrested a 14 and a 13 year old suspects for robbery on the MBT on Thursday April 24th.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of three juveniles in connection to multiple robbery offenses in Northeast.
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded for a report of a group of juveniles snatching headphones from victims on the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Officers canvassed the area and with the assistance of MPD’s Helicopter, Falcon One, multiple suspects were located and placed under arrest. Stolen property was recovered.
The suspects were connected to the following four offenses: (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects involved in a robbery that occurred on the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Northeast.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m. the victim was walking on the trail near Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast when they were approached by multiple suspects on bicycles. (more…)
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Thanks to Sean LeDonne for sending/suggesting:
“I believe the stairwell that opened last year that connects the MBT almost directly to Florida should officially be called the PaNoMa Canal. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I (5’2” female) was walking Monday night (10/28) around 5:15ish and somewhere between Lost Gen Brewing & V St I was purposefully knocked in the shoulder by a teen on a bike going the opposite direction. (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending Friday afternoon from the MBT by Lost Generation: “Wonders never cease.”