4+ day, 52+ min ago   (80+ words) “Nasty Chemical Smell outside Capital One Arena” PoPville Any idea what the nasty chemical smell outside Capital One Arena was today? Certainly related to the arena renovation. It was unbreatheable, and I (already wearing a mask from the train) and…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (106+ words) Armed Carjacking in Petworth Last Night (Tues.) 3 Suspects “15-17 years old” PoPville From AlertDC Tuesday night around 9:15pm: “Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Armed Carjacking at Taylor Street and 7th Street, NW. Lookout for is for (3) suspects, 15-17 years old, wearing all black…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (129+ words) 1250 9th Street, NW previously home to Espita Thanks to K. for sending on Friday: “Dropped by Ghostburger this evening to pick up some burgers only to learn that they are permanently closing their 9th St. location today. Huge shame. They were a tasty,…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (138+ words) In other Wistful Tree News: “Tree fell and yes we heard it…make a sound.” PoPville Trees are still falling after Thursday’s storm!! This one was sent to us on Sunday morning from Petworth just demolishing backyard fences: A reader…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (501+ words) “Major construction on the Red Line between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights will conclude this weekend, wrapping up nine weeks of intensive work that began on July 6. Full Red Line service will resume on Monday, Sept. 7, restoring rail service to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (368+ words) “There are currently more than 8,000 customers without power in the District and more than 22,000 in Prince George’s County.” PoPville “Pepco Crews Work Around the Clock to Safely Restore Power After Severe Storms We know how difficult it is to be…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) Thanks to J. for sending: “I haven’t seen any explanation for its removal.” “The Kennedy Center introduces Joel Shapiro’s “Blue”. Joel Shapiro’s sculptures explode with the exuberance of youth. Their simple rectangles are assembled like stick figures that magically come alive....

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (121+ words) ICYMI: “Police Phone Scam” Here is the transcript from the jury duty scam call, here it is: I’ve had this happen twice. What makes it seem especially legitimate is that they cite the date that I was supposed to report…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (145+ words) 1342 U Street, NW Following the devastating flooding in Nepal this week, Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails on U Street is launching a month-long effort to raise funds for those affected. Beginning today through the end of September, owner Dipesh Acharya, who was…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (218+ words) Was just wondering if you have heard anything about the gunshots or shooting in Columbia Heights on 8/23. At 10:42 pm, there were 20+ gunshots around 13th & Columbia Rd. Dozens of cops were searching the alley with a flashlight, then helicopters flew over for…...