Thanks to Anita for passing on her query about whether or not the General Thomas Statue in the middle of Thomas Circle, was getting painted gold – a legitimate question these days!!
ANC rep Nancy Groth replies:
“NO. The statue of General Thomas is bronze that naturally turns into a green patina over time as the copper majority component oxidizes. Every five years or so they remove the green patina and burnish the bronze back to a bronze color. (more…)
From DC Water:
“DC Water has reopened the northbound lanes of 14th Street NW between L Street and Thomas Circle, following the successful completion of emergency repairs to a century-old, abandoned sewer tunnel beneath the roadway. These repairs took place over the past week, ensuring the safety and stability of this critical thoroughfare. (more…)
photo by Eric Sidle
From DC Water last night around 10pm:
“Northbound lanes of 14th St NW, from L St to Thomas Circle, remain closed due to the risk of roadway collapse over an abandoned sewer tunnel. Detours are in place. Closure expected through the end of the week, weather permitting. Thx for your patience.”
“Traffic Advisory: Emergency Lane Closures Due to Risk of Collapse—14th Street NW south of Thomas Circle
February 08, 2026
DC Water is taking emergency measures with the immediate and ongoing closure of all northbound lanes of 14th Street between L Street NW and Thomas Circle, due to the imminent risk of collapse posed by an abandoned, century-old, brick-lined sewer tunnel beneath the roadway. (more…)
Thanks to Micah for sending around 3:45pm: “Somebody can’t do math!”
Woof.
Update at 5:01pm:
“6 cop cars and a tow truck thinking about how to deflate tires and get it out. Both lanes east bound are blocked now.”
“Dear PoPville,
I also encountered the coffee predator near Thomas Circle (January 29). As we were walking past each other he stopped and asked (more…)
Noah (and many others) wrote us at 3:43am: “pretty crazy situation here at 13th and Mass. Woken up to 10-15 pops 20 minutes ago. Now areas swarmed with police and a chopper”
DB wrote: “Omg the helicopter was so low to the ground and circling for what seemed like more than an hour”
Warren shares: “Helicopter circling over DC following several gunshots right outside my window. Police have arrested someone from behind 1312 Massachusetts Ave. NW.
Here are two video from the arrest this morning following gunshots in the Thomas Circle/Logan Circle neighborhood, and the police search that included a helicopter that was circling D.C.” (more…)
Thanks to Emily for sending: “At Thomas circle and saw this guy on my run. No clue what it is but he was huge and slightly terrifying!”
Photo with foot for scale: (more…)
Thanks to Brady and Terry for sending photos. This follows yesterday morning’s shooting homicide in the circle. From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Thomas Circle and Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:47 am, MPD officers heard the sound of a gunshot. Members conducted a search and were directed by witnesses to the listed location. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, inside of a tent, (more…)
A reader asks us at 10:14am: “what’s happening at the Thomas Circle encampment? Cops everywhere, fire truck, etc”
From MPD: “MPD is currently investigating a shooting incident at Massachusetts Avenue & Thomas Circle NW. Traffic will be affected.” (more…)
