Author: Prince Of Petworth

Chanel Store at CityCenter Sunday – Robbery and “a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer”

By Prince Of Petworth


975 I Street, NW

Thanks to Fred for passing on from WJLA: “Robbers use fire extinguisher in DC Chanel store heist, security guard fires shots”

From MPD Sunday: “MPD is on the scene of a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.

Update: Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy provides an update regarding the discharge of firearm, by a Special Police Officer, during a robbery in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.” (more…)

Update: Homicide. Shooting in Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD at 12:37pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 5400 block of Illinois Ave NW. Lookout for (2) Suspects, (1) suspect is wearing black jacket fur around the hood, black jeans, and black and white shoes. Last seen running Northbound on Kennedy St NW.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Northwest D.C. (more…)

Oh! Naan Indian Kitchen opened in Logan Circle!

By Prince Of Petworth


1720 14th Street, NW previously home to Mexicue

Ed. Note: Was originally gonna be called Naan Stop Indian Kitchen.

Oh! Naan Indian Kitchen writes: “Grand opening was yesterday [Saturday], and we had a great time with our customers who welcomed us wholeheartedly. Stop by to say hello”

Their website says:

“Oh! Naan is more than just a restaurant; it’s a family-based culinary journey rooted in a rich, three-decade history within the food and restaurant industry. With a deep-seated passion for creating memorable dining experiences, our family brings a wealth of expertise and tradition to the heart of Washington, D.C.

Our commitment to crafting authentic Punjabi flavors (more…)

Today* in Hawks around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Soni for sharing this beaut: “My coworker got really really close to a red tailed hawk today! Surprisingly didn’t fly away or attack her. So pretty.”

***If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected].

DC Harvest Closed on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth


517 H Street, NE via DC Harvest

“Unfortunately the neighborhood has changed and nobody is coming out.”

DC Harvest writes on their IG:

“A Heartfelt Farewell to DC Harvest.

To Our Valued Community in Washington, D.C.,

It is with mixed emotions and a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved farm-to-table restaurant, DC Harvest. We write this letter to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible journey we have shared with you, the wonderful people of Washington, D.C. (more…)

Man arrested after “spraying an unknown substance at two victims while shouting an anti-Semitic phrase”

By Prince Of Petworth


28th and N Street, NW

NBC Washington reported: “Officers arrested a man who sprayed a foul-smelling substance on two people outside the Kesher Israel Congregation in Georgetown. Sources told News4 that the suspect was yelling, “Gas the Jews.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District have announced an arrest has been made in a simple assault offense that occurred in Northwest.

On Sunday, December 17, 2023, at approximately 9:26 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 2800 block of N Street, Northwest, for the report of an individual spraying an unknown substance at two victims while shouting an anti-Semitic phrase. (more…)

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