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North Capitol’s Second Annual Chili Challenge is Saturday!

Published October 31, 2017 at 11:15AM

“North Capitol Main Street is excited to announce our second annual Chili Challenge featuring chili entries from eight of our local restaurants!! It will be a good time to be had by all! Warm apple cider, DC Brau, games for the kids and friendly competition for the adults. If you make a mean cornbread enter the cornbread challenge by emailing us at [email protected] and if you think you can handle the heat come prepared to compete in our hot pepper eating contest.

Moon Bounce + Games + Hot Pepper Eating Contest + DJ + Hotdogs + Chili + Cornbread + Beer + Wine

Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!! Don’t miss out on a friendly competition thanks to our amazing local bars and restaurants: (more…)

“Someone disassembled the ghost bike memorial at First and Florida Ave, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 30, 2017 at 2:30PM

Thanks to Eliza for sending word about the memorial to 74-year-old Dan Neidhardt, the cyclist killed by a pick up truck driver back in May.

Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’ Into the future

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 10, 2017 at 10:05PM

Thanks to MT for sending these awesome photos from the old McMillan filtration site.

If you spot a hawk or any other bird of prey or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

#Hawks around Town

Sunday: “Street View: 5 Photographers on Documenting Washington DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 6, 2017 at 3:55PM

Street View: 5 Photographers on Documenting Washington DC

“On the occasion of Flore de Preneuf’s pop-up exhibit “DC Liquor / What there is and what there was”, five local photographers – Chris Chen, Matt Dunn, Michael Horsley, Flore de Preneuf, and Joshua Yospyn – share pictures and backstories about how they work and relate to the city.

Mark your calendars for fast-paced slideshows and laid-back talk:

Sunday October 8, 2017

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

1542 North Capitol St NW, Washington DC,

at the corner of Florida Ave and North Capitol St, in the former Walter Johnson’s liquor store, now the Truxton apartment building.”

Today’s Rental is a “light-filled 2BR in Victorian Corner Unit”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 2, 2017 at 2:00PM

This rental is located at 1845 North Capitol Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2600 / 2br – 950ft2 – Beautiful, light-filled 2BR in Victorian Corner Unit

950 sqft; 2 BR/1 BA; elevated 1st floor of beautiful Victorian corner unit with turret and bay; large windows in all rooms let in tons of light; open floor plan; exposed brick; entire building features top-rate soundproofed floors and ceilings; low-e windows with security glass. Top-notch finishes and amenities, including hardwood floors; Italian tiles; central HVAC; island kitchen with granite counter tops; stainless steel appliances; full-size LG washer & dryer; decorative fireplace; recessed lights; top-down/bottom-up cellular shades; modern ceiling fans & light fixtures. . . (more…)

Delicious Hurricane fundraiser at Boundary Stone on Tuesday, October 17th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 29, 2017 at 4:00PM

“We’re also still looking for volunteers.” Email Garrett at [email protected] if you’re able to help out or want to make reservations.

Duane Adrian Johnson Pleads Guilty to Murder of Tricia McCauley

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 13, 2017 at 2:00PM | Updated September 13, 2017 at 2:46PM

Tricia McCauley was found in the 2200 block of M Street, Northwest, on Monday, December 26, 2016.

As tweeted by the Washington Post’s Keith L. Alexander:

Faces 30 years in prison as a result of the plea.

— Keith L. Alexander (@keithlalexander) September 13, 2017

DNA from suspect Duane Johnson found on her body. Johnson pleads guilty prior to indictment in #TriciaMcCauley Christmas day murder.

— Keith L. Alexander (@keithlalexander) September 13, 2017

“This decision impacts hundreds of families, and takes away the decision of what to do from those that actually live here.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2017 at 2:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

For some time, a small group of residents in Bloomingdale has worked aggressively in the neighborhood to promote historic district designation. It’s obvious that the area is extremely divided about the idea. While many would like to stop the ugly popups, there is a wide variety of opinion when it comes to whether the blunt hammer of the historic preservation law is a good idea. Existing residents are concerned that roof decks may not be able to be added, and that in general the cost of renovations will be unnecessarily higher because of the HPRB process and materials requirements. (more…)

“It was sent to everyone in the neighborhood.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2017 at 1:45PM

Thanks to Ethan for sending:

“Just got this mailer that lists a @DCPoliceDept phone number but definitely doesn’t look like it’s from MPD. Disgraceful. #BloomingdaleDC. It was sent to everyone in the neighborhood.”

Ed. Note: Before you ask your question, please read this for reference.

Today’s Rental has “incredible historic detail”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 7, 2017 at 2:00PM

This rental is located on Randolph Place in Bloomingdale. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3200 / 3br – Spacious 2 Bedroom House W/ Office In Bloomingdale

$3,200 – House with incredible historic detail for rent in Bloomingdale
Available 1 September

Available for a minimum of one-year lease.
~ 2 bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom with vaulted ceilings
~ Sun-filled office (or small bedroom)
~ 1.5 bathrooms
~ Great historic detail throughout the house
~ Open kitchen
~ Attic storage space
~ Parking space behind the house (1 vehicle) (more…)