From an email:

“The multi-award-winning percussionist, composer, and educator Fran Vielma performs with his all-stars jazz orchestra for the Brightwood Park Community on 713 Kennedy St. NW, Washington, DC 20011 this Saturday Nov. 11th at 12pm. Read More

711 Kennedy Street, NW via IG

Thanks to PT for passing on from Lost Sock Roasters:

“All good things must come to an end. Immensely grateful for the times we had with our community and neighbors at Brightwood pizza! Our last day of service at Brightwood will be Sunday, October 29th. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

A few weeks ago, a neighbor installed what I call the Eye of Sauron. It has three fixed cameras AND three omnidirectional cameras. Read More

5335 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Aida for sending:

“Looks like the Macombo Lounge finally sold their building at the corner of Georgia & Jefferson St NW to the Al Volo folks who are moving in! Unsure of what the location will actually be, but the neighbors are very excited!” Read More

via google maps

Ed. Note: A reader reports, “2 of my neighbors had their windows broken by the gunfire. Thankfully no one in the building was hurt.”

From MPD:

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

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 5500 block of 7th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Read More

Thanks to R. for sending: “On Georgia and Gallatin, Sunday. Not sure when it happened.”

This rental is located in “North Petworth”. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

500 Kennedy Street, NW via La Coop Coffee

Major news from La Coop Coffee this morning:

“Home. What does it mean to you? Home, to us, means a sense of community. A welcoming gathering place for family and friends. A feeling of comfort and belonging. To us, Kennedy Street is home. This community embraced us from day one, stood up for us, and supported us consistently. We are so excited and grateful to announce we will continue to call Kennedy Street home for many years to come, Read More

December, 14 2022, 600 block of Kennedy Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Important for the Brightwood Park neighborhood to see: Huge Kennedy Street drug/gun/money laundering bust today!”

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia:

“Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges

Kennedy Street Crew (KDY) Operated Open-Air Drug Markets in Kennedy Street Neighborhood, Scene of Increasing Violence, in Northwest Washington D.C. Read More

A reader reports at 1:38pm:

“Serious car b q on farragut and Illinois. Back window was broken, fire appears to have started near said back window.”