Rosedale

“our community has experienced escalating gun violence, open drug activity, and other dangerous conditions that are now part of daily life.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out as a resident of the 15th Street NE corridor, bordering ANC 6A06 and 7D06, to raise urgent concerns about public safety conditions that are deteriorating rapidly in a neighborhood made up largely of young families. Many with children under the age of five.

Over the past several months, and especially in recent weeks, our community has experienced escalating gun violence, open drug activity, and other dangerous conditions that are now part of daily life. Just this week, there were seven separate shooting incidents in a single night, between 10 PM and 4 AM. That followed a recent morning shooting at 8:30 AM, while children were walking to nearby Miner preschool and elementary school. Some had to run for cover inside their school building.

In addition to the gun violence, we are regularly witnessing: (more…)

“Fundraiser: Help Kids get new uniforms”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A leader of the Rosedale Community is trying to fundraise for new uniforms for the dance crew at Benning Courts. Any help sharing would be amazing.”

The GoFundMe says:

“As you all know I have been doing this for many years. I love working in my community. With that being said, we need your help. We have a group of youth who dedicate their free time doing something that they love and that’s dancing. (more…)

“Help the Rosedale Tigers Attend the National Youth Football Tournament!”

By Prince Of Petworth


THE UNDEFEATED ROSEDALE 6U” N.E. CHECKBOYZZ” via GoFundMe

Thanks to Janette for sending: “The kids football team is about halfway to their $30k goal to cover the trip to Florida.”

The GoFundMe says:

“Hello, My name is Myracle Bell, I am a Team Mom for 6U Rosedale football team. My son & I joined the Rosedale Football Family in March 2022 for spring season. During spring season each child worked hard in practice and in each game winning every game an even the championship game. The coaches displayed so much love & dedication for the children. Once spring season was over I signed up to be the team mom for 6U starting the fall season. Rosedale 6U football team has been undefeated the entire football season. We have been invited to regionals in Kissimmee, Florida for one week. (more…)

“Looks like K Burger is Gone”

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and D Street, NE

Thanks to m. for sending: “Stopped by K Burger on Friday to find the doors locked, with two additional food trucks parked and shuttered out front. Google maps says they are permanently closed.”

Were there any fans of K Burger?

K Burger replacing Far East Taco Grille in Rosedale/Kingman Park

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and D Street, NE, opened up back in September 2013

Thanks to Emily for sending:

“Wanted to know if they are changing both locations to this new concept, or if the Florida Ave one is staying Far East Taco Grille. (Fingers crossed they keep the Florida Ave location, I love their tacos!)

The folks from Far East Taco tell me: (more…)

“To Whoever Tore Down and Burned My Gay Pride Flag: I Hung it up Higher AND Prouder Than Before.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Katey for sending:

“I saw this yesterday. I have no other details besides what’s captured here in the photos. This was in Rosedale, near the pool.”

WJLA reported last week:

“I came home from work and my neighbors tipped me off that it was burned and left on the sidewalk,” explained Shawna Dinger.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspected hate crime.”

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