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From MPD:

This morning at approximately 12:00 AM, 4D units received 911 calls for the sounds of gunshots around the area of 8th and Buchanan Street, Northwest. Shortly thereafter, 4D units located an adult male suffering from non life-threatening gunshot wounds at Kansas and Allison Street, Northwest. The individual was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Ed. Note: For all who inquired about a helicopter in Petworth and Brightwood – this was the reason.

This rental is located at 3935 Georgia Avenue, NW:

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The listing says:

“AVAILABLE 7/1/13. GORGEOUS RENOVATION OF Spacious, Lt Filled 2Br/1Ba in Petworth, above comm. space 2 BLOCKS FROM METRO, Yes! Organic Mkt, Chez Billy Bistro, Blue Banana ETC. BEAUTIFUL OPEN Kitchen, Newish Bath, HdWd Fls throughout & Flooded with SUNLIGHT. Housing Vouchers Welcome.”

This 2 bed/ 1 bath is going for $2,300/Mo.

Chez Billy’s back beer garden at 3815 Georgia Ave, NW

From an email:

Oyster Happy Hour is Back in our Beer Garden!

-Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-7:30pm, Beer Garden only

-$1 raw oysters on the half-shell (sold by the half-dozen)
-$10 fried oysters
-$5 frites
-$3 Stella Artois drafts

Rain or shine as our beer garden is covered.

5413 Georgia Ave, NW

G Spot Lounge opened up in Sept. 2010 at 5413 Georgia Ave, NW. In Sept. 2012 we learned the space was for rent/sale – $2,500/Mo to rent or a purchase price of $150,000. A liquor license application reveals it will become Cafe Midar:

“New Lounge serving American cuisine with live entertainment, dancing and cover charge. Seating Capacity is 200, total occupancy load is 210.”

Not sure if that is a typo but that seems like an ambitious capacity for such a small spot. Anyway, with the retirement of the G Spot Lounge – Climax Sports Bar now has the honors for the worst/best name in town…

From an email:

Domku, Nathan Hill Design, and Petworth resident and community leader Carol Herwig will be presenting at this week’s ANC meeting to get funding for the Petworth Street Banner Project. We are attempting to raise funds through the city organizations, the ANC, and, if needed, through a crowdsourcing effort. Nathan will be proposing two design options at Wednesday’s meeting. The project’s goal is to give Petworth a visual sense of cohesiveness and show pride in our community. If you can make it to the meeting, your support would be much appreciated.

May 8, 2013 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Petworth Library Community Room
4200 Kansas Avenue Northwest

Photo by PoPville flickr user Gelmandaria

From emails:

“Petworth Community Market opens TODAY, this Friday, May 3, from 4 – 8 PM. We will have local produce, music from Superior Cling and a tasty demo from Chez Billy! Come see us each Friday, starting today, from 4-8 p.m. at Upshur & 9th Streets, NW at Georgia Ave.”

and

“The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace kicks off the 2013 season Saturday May 4th at 9:00am on the Civic Plaza at 14th and Park Rd NW. Come celebrate Spring with us with healthy, local food, a salsa performance and lessons, chef demonstrations, free bike tune-ups, and much more!”

and

“14&U FM reopens Saturday May 4th
1400 U Street NW on the sidewalk of the Reeves Center
Saturdays
9-1pm”

2008

From 7th and Shepherd St, NW.

2013

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From MPD:

This morning at approximately 1:00 AM, 4D units received 911 calls for the sounds of gunshots around the area of 7th and Shepherd Street, Northwest. Shortly thereafter, 4D units located an adult male suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound in the 700 block of Shepherd Street, Northwest. The individual was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Fourth District Detectives are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.

@DCPoliceDept tweeted:

“D Shooting //700 block Shepherd Street, NW //Adult male shot in the right leg & thigh he is conscious & breathing”

Ed. Note: A police station is located at 801 Shepherd Street, NW.

This house is located at 1309 Spring Rd, NW:

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The listing says:

Blocks from Red Derby, Meridian Pint and two metro stops…check. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and exposed brick…check. Two-story deck with a foosball table…check.

This totally renovated, fully furnished 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath row house seamlessly blends original charm and details with modern updates and convenience.

Features include:

- More than 2000 sq. ft. of bright, open finished space
- Fully furnished (bedrooms, living areas, kitchen)
- 4 spacious bedrooms including master bedroom with vaulted ceiling
- 2 full baths (upstairs and downstairs) tiled in natural stone, 1 half bath on the first level
- Lots of outdoors entertaining space: two-story back deck with seating area and grill on lower level (off kitchen) and foosball table on upper level. Front porch seating area.
- Landscaped yards with secured parking pad in back, although street parking is ample and non-permit
- 47” flat screen, DVD and surround sound system in basement living area
- Extra storage area on all three levels
- Radiator Heat / Central Air. Ceiling fans in every room, new windows, and recently insulated to bring down heating/cooling costs.
- Washer/dryer and extra refrigerator in basement
- Alarm system
- Walk Score of 89 – 1 block to Red Derby, 3 blocks to Petworth Metro, 4 blocks to 11th Street corridor, 6 blocks to DC USA

This 4 bed/2.5 bath is going for $4,800/Mo.

This house is located at 921 Quincy Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Offers due Wed 4/24 at noon. 1 Block to METRO! Total renovation w/new 4 Zone HVAC, plumbing, roof & wiring make this home a must see. 3 full bedrooms, 3.5 bath, ensuite master, including inlaw suite w/separate entrance & W/D hookup. Upgraded & European fixtures, gigabit home network, hardwoods, marble, granite, W/D upstairs, top rated appliances,secure garage, yard, security system & more”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $699,000.

2008

Today 3624 Georgia Ave, NW is home to Manny and Olga’s.

2013

709 Kennedy Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending on this great news from Culture Coffee:

Our motto is Coffee, Culture and Conversation…we want to get more people offline and in person and start forming that sense of community across all cultures. We plan to share our culture (African American) with others and look forward to having others share their culture with us…the guys at the Ethophian Deli two doors down have promised to host a Ethiopian Tea Ceremony (that should be fun).

Of course, we’ll be offering delicious coffee and espresso drinks, free Wi-Fi and LOTS of culture (spoken word/poetry slams, book readings, chess tournaments, panel discussions with various speakers, featured Cultures of the Month).

Sounds like an amazing addition to Kennedy Street. Updates as they get closer to opening.

Thanks to a reader for posting on the PoP Facebook page. This is on the side of the future Farenheit condos at Shepherd and Georgia Ave, NW. Very cool.

3622 Georgia Ave, NW

In this morning’s post about Blue Banana closing, a reader mentions hearing a cigar bar could be going in just down the street at 3622 Georgia Ave. If true, think that would be a good addition to the block?

3632 Georgia Ave, NW

Blue Banana sports bar turned rock club opened up back in Dec. 2010. Thanks to all who sent word about their closing. I hear that a new management team is being brought in and they plan on reopening with a new concept. I also hear the patio will be expanded and a roof deck could be added. It is not clear how long renovations will take but I’ll be sure to update as more info becomes available.

It seems naming a sports bar, Blue Banana, from the film Pretty Woman wasn’t the best idea after all…

Looking forward to learning more about the new concept – and very excited about the potential for an expanded outdoor patio and roof deck!