Bloomingdale

Thanks to K. for sending around 7am: ‘There was a pretty bad fire this morning in Bloomingdale on First St. It started in the yellow and then moved over to the blue.”

DC Fire and EMS Department reported at 6:39am: “Box Alarm 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire rear porches 2 story rows extending to exposures.”

“2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire involving rear porches that extended inside to 2 row houses . 20 units & 100 personnel operating.”

“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Interior attack in progress on both 2 story dwellings. Fire rear porches knocked down and rear porch of fire building collapsed. Bulk of fire knocked down” (more…)


Remembering

Rest in Peace Chris Donatelli.

For those who knew him, Carmen sends info about a Celebration of Life for Chris on Monday at Bukom Cafe in Adams Morgan.

Ed. Note: While things had gotten turbulent, to put it lightly, for Chris in recent years, in my personal interactions I experienced nothing but a really great guy. He was kind, he was generous, he loved his family, he loved DC and he loved the CAPS. Rest easy Chris. You will be missed by many. (more…)


metro


photo by Clif Burns

From WMATA:

“Customers traveling through Reagan National Airport and Crystal City should plan additional travel time on select weekends from May 9-June 21 as Metro completes construction of a second entrance at the station in support of Arlington County’s Crystal City Improvement Plan.

Crystal City will be closed to build a second entrance at the station as part of Arlington County’s Crystal City Sector plan. The new entrance will accommodate growing ridership at the station, support new development in the area, and play a key role in a broader effort to make Crystal City a walkable community.

On two of those six weekends, the construction zone will be extended to Braddock Rd to support additional track maintenance, requiring closures of Crystal City, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Potomac Yard stations; rail service will be suspended in both directions from those stations. Free shuttles will be provided during those weekends as well. (more…)


Dating


photo by Eric P.

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Missed Connection: CASA DC Gala Thursday Night (5/7)

You were in a grey suit and had dark curly hair, I was in a black blazer/dress situation with my hair in a ponytail. I didn’t want to interrupt or make assumptions, but you were with (more…)


Event

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.

Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!


Office of the Attorney General


via google maps

Sways in the what now? Sways in the wind due to insufficient structural supports you say? Good gravy.

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that DC developer Steven Sushner will pay $400,000 to fund repairs to a Ward 4 condo building that was improperly constructed and sways in the wind due to insufficient structural supports.

Under the terms of a settlement agreement negotiated by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), alongside the unit owners, multiple legal cases related to shoddy construction at 4022 Georgia Avenue NW are being resolved. Specifically, Sushner will be required to pay the building’s Homeowners Association (HOA) $400,000, which will pay for structural reinforcements and other repairs needed to ensure the safety of the unit owners and the community. This settlement comes after OAG secured a decision in the DC Court of Appeals (DCCA) that upheld the authority of the DC Department of Buildings (DOB) to order the developer to fix the structural problems at the building, and after 4022 Georgia Avenue LLC (4022 LLC), a company owned by Sushner that developed the building, entered into bankruptcy. In addition to the $400,000 Sushner will pay, the condo unit owners will also receive additional proceeds from 4022 LLC’s bankruptcy. The combined proceeds will be used to repair the structural problems and bring the property into compliance with District law. (more…)


Navy Yard


Captain Tim

“DC’s only waterfront tackle shop at The Yards Marina. Local gear, live bait, cold beer, and real Potomac fishing advice—by FishThePotomac.”

Grand Opening!
May 9th at 12pm

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the DC Tackle Shop — DC’s only waterfront tackle shop, right here at The Yards Marina!
🎣 Shop rods, reels, tackle & live bait
🍺 Enjoy a curated selection of beer & wine
🌊 Take in unbeatable waterfront views
🎉 Meet the FishThePotomac crew & connect with the local fishing community
🔥 Opening Day Highlights 🔥
🎁 Giveaways all day (gear, merch & more)
🏆 Contests with prizes for anglers and fans alike
🎤 Special guests from the local fishing scene
💥 Exclusive grand opening deals you won’t want to miss”

DC Tackle Shop shares this morning: (more…)