Thanks to Ian for sharing: “Down goes another chain location. This time it’s Corner Bakery at McPherson Square.” Read More

tent fire December 1st, 2022

Ed. Note: Last weekend the Post had an editorial “It’s time to clear out the McPherson Square encampment”

A reader passes on the below letter from the National Mall and Memorial Parks:

“The National Park Service (NPS) will clear the unsheltered encampment at McPherson Square on February 15, 2023, shifting the closure date up two months from the initial posted closure date of April 12, 2023. The updated closure date responds to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services’ (DMHHS) January 9 request that NPS close the McPherson Square encampment on February 1 because high levels of illegal drug activity and other dangerous and unsafe activities significantly impede social services outreach and endanger social services providers, mental health clinicians, unsheltered individuals, and the public. Following DMHHS’ request, the NPS considered the recommendation of the United States Park Police (USPP) in determining the February 15 closure date. Read More

courtesy Carpe Librum

From an email:

“Stop by 1350 Eye St NW (corner of 14th and I NW) this holiday season to browse more than 10,000 high-quality, gently-used books and support DC education nonprofit Turning the Page. Books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl will be on sale for $6 and under. Read More

A reader reports: “Photo taken at 3:14pm with fire department on scene. The tent was fully ablaze.” Read More

Thanks to T for sending: “new sign from McPherson Square Park. They will be removing encampment but says no later than April 2023”

photo by Victoria Pickering

Thanks to Sara for sending:

“The S buses keep changing their stops around downtown. The S2 McPherson stop is no longer at the SW corner of the square nor across the street in front of Compass Coffee, it’s now at the SE corner of McPherson Square. No signage or anything- so just heads up!“

Larry Tutt via GoFundMe

Denis writes: “The Good Morning Man of McPherson Square passed away last week. Volunteers are collecting donations to cover funeral costs.” Read More

via Compass Coffee

Good news on the coronaville coffee front from Compass Coffee (thanks to Noa for sending yesterday):

“We’re super excited to announce the reopening of two downtown cafes! This morning, we reopened our McPherson Square and 18th and Eye locations!! We’re happy to be back open and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone :)

We’ve missed you.”