Author: Prince Of Petworth

Fire Severely Damages La Bonne Vache in Georgetown Sunday Night. Two adults living above also displaced.

By Prince Of Petworth

3265 Prospect Street, NW

Update from La Bonne Vache:

“When the unthinkable happens, you hope and pray that you’ll find a way through it and last night, while our Sunday team was closing, we experienced a pretty devastating electrical fire. Thanks to our team and the @dcfirefighters, it was contained and most importantly no one was hurt. This is obviously heartbreaking and something none of us ever imagined having to face. It’s every restaurant owner’s worst nightmare to get a call that your space is in danger. But more than anything, we are so unbelievably thankful that no one was hurt. Buildings can be repaired, things can be replaced, and we will rebuild and reopen.

We love what we’ve built and we absolutely love having the honor to serve all of you and while this is an incredibly difficult moment, we know that it’s just a chapter in our story, and not the end of it.

Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts..Please check back in while we update everyone and ask for the community’s help.”

“Dear PoPville,

Looks like there was a fire at La Bonne Vache in Georgetown last night, hope everyone is okay!”

DC Fire and EMS first reported just before 10pm Sunday night: “Working Fire – 3200 Block of Prospect St NW (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by LaTur

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Trump announces East Potomac Golf Course will close November 15th for “approximately 15 months”

By Prince Of Petworth

East Potomac Golf Course Update.

President Trump wrote on his Truth Social:

“I am pleased to announce that the Department of the Interior, under the auspices of Secretary Doug Burgum, and in conjunction with famed Golf Course Architect, Tom Fazio, has developed a plan to build a World Class Championship Golf Course on the site of the current East Potomac Golf Links, located in Washington, D.C. When completed, it will be open to the Public while, at the same time, designed to the Highest Level of Golf and able to hold World Class Tournaments such as the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup, and the Presidents Cup. This Course will create many Jobs, and have a tremendously positive Economic Development impact on Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area. Millions of Dollars will inure to the Capital area. The current Course is old, broken, dilapidated, and of no further use or effect. It is in very poor condition, with falling, dangerous, and disease infested trees and, importantly, a collapsing and hazardous seawall. When the East Potomac Course was originally built, it was famous for no trees, with views of Washington, D.C., for all to see, but now, it is completely overgrown, dysfunctional, and unsafe. Restoration work will begin on the Fazio Design on November 15th, when the old Course will be closed to play. The new Course will be opened in approximately 15 months. (more…)

Two other Shootings Saturday Night: V Street, NW (one shot) and Florida Ave, NW (3 people shot)

By Prince Of Petworth

police photo from our archives

MPD reports:

“V Street Shooting:

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:27 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 700 block of V Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located evidence of a shooting, but a victim was not found on scene. A short time later, an area hospital notified MPD that a juvenile male walked into the hospital seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

“Florida Avenue Shooting:

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 900 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, two juvenile males and one adult male. (more…)

Update: Three People Shot, one of whom was killed, in two early morning Separate Shootings on Connecticut Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

via google maps

Update from MPD:

“There were two separate shootings, total of 3 victims:

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the male to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. There is no preliminary description of the suspect at this time.

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and after all life saving measures failed, the adult male was pronounced dead on scene. The adult female were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Homicide Branch is leading the investigation. The preliminary description of the suspect is a black male, wearing all dark-colored clothing.

At this time, there is no evidence to suggest these incidents are connected. There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

MPD initially reported: (more…)

La Colombe Reopened (currently with reduced hours) next to the REI in NoMa!!

By Prince Of Petworth

201 M Street, NE

Ed. Note: I hear that the closure was related to the building replacing a sub pump.

Thanks to Karen (and others) for sharing the big news from La Colombe in NoMa:

“Dear DC Cafe Customers,

Good news! Our Uline cafe will reopen on Sunday, Oct. 18. We’re excited to welcome you back and resume serving your favorite coffee and pastries. (more…)

So in fact it wasn’t a “water leak”, Easy Company has announced their permanent closure on the Wharf

By Prince Of Petworth

On Friday we reported that Easy Company Wine Bar Update: New Sign says “closed until further notice due to a water leak.”

To Dave who was so upset about posts you can rest easy now fella. The official word from Easy Company:

“Easy Company has closed its doors. Our last day of service was Sunday, October 11th.

We are deeply grateful to the teams, guests, and neighbors who made our restaurant so vibrant. Unfortunately, despite everything that was working well, the economics of running this location were no longer sustainable. (more…)

“The epic annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth

1830 Connecticut Ave, NW

From an email:

“The epic annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. One day only! Don’t miss it.

Women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories, fine and costume jewelry, kitchenware, linens, framed art, housewares, holiday decorations, and other treasures galore. A thrifter’s delight.

Our church is on Connecticut Ave, north of the Dupont Circle Metro, across from the Washington Hilton.

Full details below (more…)

Fantastic Faul Garden Haul

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to John for this great garden haul from Adams Morgan:

“Tiny tabascos, poblanos, a lone serrano, aji amarillos and jalapeños, and mystery peppers on the right.”

Great Garden Haul is made possible by the Friends of Fanny Wilkinson Society. Send your hauls to [email protected] and be sure to mention what neighborhood you are in and what you’ve grown. Thanks!

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