Hey everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the milder weather, the gorgeous mornings and if you’re a parent, hope you’re enjoying their return to school (or that you’re not too crushed not to have your kiddos with you as much). What’s been going on around the Hill and beyond?
A warning from a NextDoor user (screen capture above): her purse was stolen while she sat outdoors at Le Pain Quotidien by a middle-aged man. Could be a one-off but keep your eyes peeled.
An interesting time capsule: It’s been ten years since the demolition of the H Street Connection mall, which occupied the 800 and 900 blocks of H Street NE. Rappaport on YouTube
While it is true that predatory parking tickets should not be issued for parking in front of bus stops that no longer exist, the larger truth is that DDOT needs to get their signage a little more under control. It’s been over a year since the bus lines were restructured! WJLA
What does $1.8M get you around the area? As it turns out, it gets you some really nice properties. Urban Turf
Last night’s meeting between Metro and neighbors around the RFK site was enlightening in terms of the new stadium’s transportation needs. Stadium-Armory can only handle a peak of 14,000 customers per hour at this point and 38,000 customers may be expected on game day. The stadium can seat upwards of 65,000 spectators. Y’all, I may be a broken record, but if only we had a light rail connecting Union Station to points east. WTOP
The Mayor wants designate the RFK area as a future high-density residential and commercial development area. So um…. how’s that environmental impact study coming along? Martin Austermuhle on Twitter
And… holy moly, the 11th Street Bridge might break ground soon?? CityCast DC
The Capitol Police seized a… uh… GUILLOTINE!? yesterday afternoon. The suspect was from California, because they say that California guillotines are superior to the French ones these days. That was a wine joke. USCP
A 12-year old was charged and apprehended in the murder of a 13-year old in Northeast. Truly tragic. NBC-Washington
A “Rat Ranger” update from WJLA
Speaking of homeowner joys and woes, how equity-rich are you? Urban Turf
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There will be a lunar eclipse tomorrow. Click here to be a little more prepared— take a nap so you can see it!