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Two Shot, 1 Man Killed near Georgia and Kennedy St, NW Last Night. “Fucking war zone.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in a fatal shooting that occurred in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

At approximately 11:52 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the area for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside of an establishment. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 22 year-old Jonathan Vilchez of Northwest, DC.

The suspect, identified as 23 year-old Mario Alfaro, of Northwest, DC, was located in the 800 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest, suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital where he was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.”

“Dear PoPville,

9th and Kennedy still shut down. So is Illinois. And Georgia. Fucking war zone.”

Ed. Note: Monday Night there was a shooting at 8:20pm in the 5400 block of Georgia Ave, NW

From MPD: (more…)

Shooting around 8pm near Georgia and Kennedy St, NW, reportedly “rolling gun battle between vehicles”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shooting at 2017 hrs in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue NW. No Lookout”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Outreach representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services is on the scene of a recent shooting investigation on the 5400 block of Georgia Ave NW.

Currently the 5400 block of Georgia Ave between Kennedy St and Jefferson St NW is closed in both directions.

The Metropolitan Police Department is still on the scene investigating the incident. Please avoid this area and follow the instructions of emergency management personnel.

We ask if anyone has any information related to this incident that they please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s tip-line at 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411.”

From Alan Henney:

“GEORGIA AVE CLOSED AT KENNEDY ST NW-DC after rolling gun battle between vehicles, maybe related to recent rival crew wars.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, on Monday, November 6, 2017.

At approximately 8:20 pm, the victim was walking to his vehicle at the listed location. The victim heard the sounds of gunshots and realized he had been struck. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

A nearby surveillance camera captured a person of interest in this case. He can be seen in the photo below and this video: https://youtu.be/ac6BTEVQo_o

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a shooting committed in the District of Columbia.”

At Long Last, Moreland’s Tavern Opening Later This Week!!

By Prince Of Petworth


rendering 5501 14th Street, NW

This week is turning out to be a very good week indeed. Moreland’s Tavern, from a couple folks behind Boundary Stone (Bloomingdale) and DC Reynolds (Petworth), is opening later this week in the old and brief Swampoodle space at 14th/Colorado/Kennedy intersection.

Also:

“We are excited to announce our Chef partner Emily Baran. Emily who is a DC Native, graduated top of her class from L’Academie de Cuisine. Emily has honed her culinary skills at a variety of Washington DC area restaurants; spending time in fine dining restaurants and finding a home in family friendly establishments. Most recently, Emily served as sous chef at Clydes Restaurant. We are super excited to have her.”

Stay tuned for many more details and an exact opening date soon.

The New Jackie Lee’s on Kennedy is a Few Weeks From Opening!! Now Hiring – Sneak Peek Inside

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Jackie Lee’s

I took a sneak peek of the new Jackie Lee’s at 116 Kennedy Street, NW and it’s time to get excited. Given the space and the people involved I feel like this has the potential become the Red Derby/Wonderland for the neighborhood. This is a very good thing. Stay tuned and in the meantime they are hiring servers and cooks. Those interested can email resume to [email protected].

“Locale Workspace wants to know if Kennedy Street residents want a multi-use communal co-working space.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Locale Workspace wants to know if Kennedy Street residents want a multi-use communal co-working space. One of the co-founders has lived in the neighborhood for over 4 years and wants to expand their current concept into a new space that embodies more communal access with other components in addition to co-working such as coffee/tea, food, books, events, etc.

The survey can be found here.”

La Vuelta a España at ANXO Cidery & Tasting Room this Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“This Saturday and Sunday starting at 9am ANXO will be showing the Vuelta a España penultimate and last stages at their Brightwood Park location (711 Kennedy Street, NW.) Spanish based Cidery showing a Cycling race to bike-loving DC? Good way to start the day!”

From ANXO’s Facebook event:

“Attention cycling fans! We are showing La Vuelta a España at our tasting room starting at 9am on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday September 10th. Ride your bike over and grab brunch and a cider and take in the excitement of Spanish cycling!”

Cab on Fire

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mathias.‏

“car on fire in brightwood park at Piney Branch and Sheridan. no one knows where the owner is…”

Streets Market Opens 2nd Location on Mass. Ave; Culture Coffee Closes on Kennedy Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Streets Market and Cafe has now opened their 2nd location at 13th and Mass. Ave, NW. They opened their first DC location at 14th and Belmont Street, NW back in 2014.


709 Kennedy St, NW

Thanks to Mike for sending word about Culture Coffee. Back in March we thought they were opening a 2nd location in Fort Totten Square. Turns out they’re moving there. From their website:

“*****ANNOUNCEMENT: The Kennedy Street location is officially closed. Visit us at our new location 300 Riggs Rd. in September of 2017.*****”

“It’s hard to interpret this as anything but the mark of hateful and poisonous ideals.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I ran across some rather disturbing graffiti in the alley between Gallatin and Hamilton streets. Although the graphical representation of a noose isn’t the same thing as the physical nooses recently found at local schools, churches and museums, it’s nevertheless disturbing. It’s hard to interpret this as anything but the mark of hateful and poisonous ideals. I don’t know whether this particular defacement is meant to intimidate the residents of the property where it was found or is a random placement, but it’s troubling all the same, particularly as this is a residential neighborhood and the paint seems to be relatively fresh. I’m sending so that those in Ward 4 can remain watchful for individuals intent on divisive behavior within our midst.”

Any other possible interpretations?

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