Brightwood Park

Pepperoni Chic “Iconic Pepperoni Roll of West Virginia” ending Georgia Ave Residency October 27th – Searching for new space

By Prince Of Petworth


5111 Georgia Avenue, NW

TL writes: “Sad to see them go, but if they expanded their concept into a full Italian deli closer to the Petworth Metro or on upper 14th Street, they’d crush it.”

From Pepperoni Chic:

“Hello Friends and Supporters of Pepperoni Chic

Remember we are a “Pop-up” and now we are Popping-out – Soon.

Pepperoni Chic will leave the location at 5111 Georgia Avenue, NW on Saturday, October 27 – our last night of business.

We have met so many wonderful people in the past few months and will miss all of you. (more…)

Shooting around 5th and Kennedy Saturday Night; Shot(s) fired around 13th and Randolph St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

K reported around 10pm Saturday night:

“2 shots heard and a guy running down 5th towards Kennedy St. Police are here.”

MPD reported:

“Shooting at 2143 hrs in the 5500 block of 5th Street, NW. No Lookout.”

Update from MPD:

“On October 14, 2018 at approximately 9:40pm, an unknown Suspect fired two rounds at the Victim from a passing vehicle. As a result, the Victim sustained a gunshot wound to the upper left chest. The Victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in serious but stable condition. The shooting appears to have escalated from a previous argument. No usable lookout at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”

Around the same time we received multiple reports of loud booms, “canons”, fireworks etc a bit further south in Petworth/Columbia Heights.

Sunday morning E confirmed:

“I thought the 13th and Randolph incident was fireworks but found a bullet next to my car this morning on 13th street“

7:15pm Shooting in Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On October 3, 2018 at 7:15 pm – Fourth District Units responded for a shooting in the 5700 block of Georgia Ave NW

The complainant reported he was involved in a physical altercation with suspects 1 and 2, during the struggle one of the suspects produced a gun, and the complainant was struck in his lower body. (more…)

“Milk and Honey Cafe present Catch 22” coming to Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth


5832 Georgia Avenue, NW. Previously Brightwood Bistro/Imm Thai

Thanks to Charlotte and Sara for sending:

“When I was passing through the Georgia/Missouri Ave intersection Saturday morning, I noticed an opening soon sign from “Milk and Honey Cafe present Catch 22″ on the former Imm Thai/Brightwood Bistro space.

Catch 22 will apparently feature Southern Seafood & Brunch. I wish them the best & hope they last!”

Shooting on Kennedy Street Tuesday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and Kennedy Street, NW

A reader and MPD reported 11:15pm Tuesday night:

“Shooting //800 blk of Kennedy Street, NW //No lookout”

Update from MPD:

“On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at approximately 10:50PM, MPD units responded to investigate a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of the 700 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Upon arrival, units observed multiple shell casings in the street and located (1) victim who appeared to be suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the lower left leg. The victim was conscious and breathing and transported to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)

“L’Enfant Flowers has revamped their space and now offers coffee and snacks, as well as gifts made in DC and workshops”

By Prince Of Petworth


703 Kennedy Street, NW courtesy Uptown Main Street

Thanks to Uptown Main Street for sending:

“L’Enfant Flowers has revamped their space and now offers coffee and snacks, as well as gifts made in DC and workshops. We’re excited and would love to let the community know.”

Here are the upcoming workshops. (more…)

“ANXO Logistics will open the First Street Cannery to the public weekends only and weather­permitting starting in April of 2019”

By Prince Of Petworth

Big news from ANXO:

“Exciting news from ANXO Cider! The brand that has been incubating within the ANXO restaurants is finally getting its own home! “ANXO Logistics,” has signed a lease at 5419 1st St NW, just around the corner from Jackie Lee’s, and has purchased a state ­of ­the ­art counter­-pressure Codi canning line. Ten canned ciders will be released in 2019 and will all be, as always, “apples only,” gluten­free, and completely dry (all fermentable sugars removed through fermentation). Half the products will be sourced entirely with apples from farmers within 200 miles of DC, while the other half will feature famous cider apples grown beyond this region. Florida Avenue and Kennedy Street locations will continue to produce cider for the pubs, which have always been dedicated to hospitality in the Truxton Circle and Brightwood Park neighborhoods. (more…)

Multiple Shots Fired 10:20pm in Brightwood Park, One Man and Multiple Vehicles Struck

By Prince Of Petworth


5th and Longfellow Street, NW photo by BCENE PR

Ed. Note: Allison reported hearing from 3rd and Kennedy St, NW “sounded like it was at least 10 shots.”

From MPD:

“On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at approximately 10:20 pm, MPD were in the area of 4th-7th, Longfellow-Jefferson Streets, NW, when they heard the sounds of gunshots.


via google maps

Thus far, one victim of a shooting was located in the 500 block of Longfellow St NW and a there was property damage reported to several vehicles within the adjacent block.

The victim, an adult male, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds and is listed in serious condition.

This investigation is still in its early phases and anyone with information is asked to call on (202) 727-9099″

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