How’d You Survive the Hurricane?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric Spiegel

All good?

Anyone’s power out? (Ed. Note: Not exactly sure how you’ll be able to answer that question if your power is out…)

Let us know if you see any trees down blocking streets and/or any significant flooding.

DDOTDC reports:

“We have 38 confirmed locations with trees/branches down. Continuing to assess.”

If there is no power you can call Pepco at 877-737-2662. If there are overflowing sewers you can call Mydcwater at 202-612-3400. If you see fallen trees and/or tree limbs you can call 311.

DCRA reports:

“Pepco: 90 downed wires reported in DC; please keep reporting any downed wires: 877-737-2662. 30,000 DC residents w/o power.”

WMATA reports:

“Metro expects to operate bus, rail and MetroAccess service on a regular schedule on Sunday, August 28. Metrobus service began on select routes as scheduled at 5 a.m.; the Metrorail system will open at 7 a.m. There is no scheduled track work.

Metrobus and MetroAccess customers should expect possible detours around downed wires and trees and allow additional travel time.

Metrorail ridership was down about 67 percent yesterday as compared to last Saturday. Yesterday, 128,390 customers entered the system, as compared to 345,425 on Saturday, August 20.”

And for those who see can see light at the end of the tunnel – DCDPR reports:

“DC outdoor pools are on a delayed opening to clean and assess for damage. Outdoor pools are currently set to open at 2PM today.”

Capital Bikeshare reports: “Capital Bikeshare is back open.”

And to continue on a lighter note – Go to any fun parties, bars last night?

If you have any good photos of the storm please send a few in an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail or upload directly to the PoPville flickr pool and let me know what street/neighborhood where the photo was taken. Thanks and stay safe.


Photo by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo

Homicide Friday Night in the 1300 block of Emerald Street, NE – Suspect Arrested

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 1300 block of Emerald Street, NE.

On Friday, August 26, 2011, at approximately 10:43 p.m., units from the First District were dispatched to the 1300 block of Emerald Street, NE, to investigate the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male who was unconscious, unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 11:24 p.m. His remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner pending an autopsy.

The decedent has been identified as 43-year-old Leonard Bigelow of Northeast, DC.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or

1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).

Update 5:10pm Suspect Arrested

From MPD:

“Earlier today we posted for the community the MPD release regarding the homicide shooting that occurred last night in 1300 block of Emerald St NE. This afternoon Homicide Detectives arrested the suspect in this murder pursuant to an arrest warrant charging him with Second Degree Murder.”

The 5pm Post – Benefit Concert in honor of DC Food Day and DC Urban Farming

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

This Friday Night at Ras Cafe. 8/26 8pm-2:30am
A weekly showcase for organizations and performing artists.

There will be information on how you, and/or your non-profit or
business can get involved in Food Day, which will take place on
October 24, 2011. Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all
walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals,
community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch
providers, and eaters of all stripes—to push for healthy, affordable
food produced in a sustainable, humane way. Food Day will work with
people around the country to create thousands of events in homes,
schools,churches, farmers markets, city halls, and state capitals.

This Friday, live performance from seminal DC artist Asheru.
Proceeds benefit Common Good City Farm (community garden at 3rd and
Vst NW)http://commongoodcityfarm.org/
Also a verity of musical selections by DJ RBI

Asheru is a hip hop artist, peabody award winner, educator, and youth
activist. He is widely known for performing the opening and closing
themes for the popular TV series, The Boondocks, as well as his
pioneering and innovative efforts to forward the Hip Hop Education
movement..

Mission of Common Good City Farm is to grow food, educate, and help
low-income DC community members meet their food needs. Our Vision is
to serve as a replicable model of a community-based urban food system.
$5 suggested donation
Ras Café
4809 Georgia Ave NW

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

“o.g. payton

Gary Payton turned 14 this summer. He’s one of the all time greats and has had a better life than most dogs could dream of. He’s best known for fetching a beer from the fridge back in his college days.”

“Fuego from Alexandria, VA. Best toy we’ve ever had!”

“oscar, our beagle-australian cattle dog pup, LeDroit Park”

Adopt kittens after the jump. (more…)

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Sq.

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1111 11th St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Amazingly stylish building w/Concierge M-F 9-6pm, Rooftop Terrace, Lower level patio with community grill & patio & bike room in lovely part of city, blocks to 2 METROs, Shopping & Restuarants.

Modern 2 Master Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Condo in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood with 1 reserved parking space in gated garage! Light and Bright end unit on the 9th floor near Convention Center.

Lots of closet space, Bamboo Hdwd Floors and W/D and sliding door to small balcony. Granite kitchen and recessed lighting with Breakfast bar and room for

dining table. Steps to Metro, minutes within grocery and conveniences of downtown & Logan Circle”

I’m gonna be honest – I picked this one because I was intrigued by the address…

$2800 sound right for this 2 bedroom?

Dear PoPville – Requesting a Tree Box?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We live in a row house on 4th St NW in LeDroit Park. One of the things we love about LeDroit is the amount of trees and greenery, including numerous tree boxes on the sidewalks. However, our section of 4th St is actually fairly bare with few trees or other greenery. Is it possible to request that the city installs tree boxes on our block? What would we need to do? We would be willing to maintain them ourselves – and even possibly pay for the installation – but obviously we can’t just start ripping up the sidewalk and putting in plants ourselves! Would appreciate any advice others might have.”

Dear PoPville – Dumpster Fine

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

“Dear PoPville,

Today I received an email from my landlord with a forwarded message from an apartment complex that shares the alley. Last week I threw away an oddly shaped box in the apartment’s dumpster after trying to fit it in my trashcan. Apparently, the building manager took my name and address off of the box and filed a complaint with the city. The building manager sent an email to my landlord that basically said I should expect a $500 fine. Have any other readers had experiences like this? Is disputing the fine an option? Any advice? I understand paying a fine for using a dumpster that isn’t mine, but $500 seems pretty steep for one box! Thank you.”

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