Brightwood Park

Kennedy Street Coup – New Bar from Owners of Ivy and Coney, Bar Manager from KBC and a 3rd very special Tchotchke Curator

By Prince Of Petworth

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View of Kennedy Street at 5th – 518 Kennedy Street NW is across the street

Upshur Street Kennedy Street continues to roll – next up comes word of a new bar coming to 518 Kennedy Street, NW. What has my excitement to a level nine is who it’s from – the owners of Ivy & Coney in Shaw, the bar manager of KBC (Kangaroo Boxing Club) in Columbia Heights and Matthew McGovern, Tchotchke Curator extraordinaire from Columbia Heights and Brookland/Edgewood. Not a bad trio.

So quickly before I get scooped – the bar’s name is still being worked out. If all goes well it will open next year. It will have the same low key, laid back vibe as KBC and Ivy & Coney. There will be a nice outdoor patio area – though the owners are taking great lengths to ensure the neighbors are happy. Many more updates as construction progresses and they get closer to opening next year!

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“suspect is contained” in Barricade Situation in the 1400 block of Oglethorpe Street NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update 4:30pm:

“MPD responded to the 1400blk of Oglethorpe St NW for a wanted armed carjacking suspect. MPD is in communication with the armed suspect and road closures will remain in effect. Updates will follow.”

Update:

“@DCPoliceDept: Barricade in the 1400blk of Oglethorpe St NW. The suspect is contained.”

From MPD:

“Regarding the street closures for the 1400 blocks of Oglethorpe and Nicholson Streets NW and 14th Street NW between Military Road and Montague Street NW.

MPD has declared a barricade in the 1400 block of Oglethorpe Street NW.

Street closures will remain in place until the conclusion of the barricade.”

From AlertDC:

“Barricade in the 1400blk of Oglethorpe St NW. School Officials at Brightwood Elementary are facilitating the safe dismissal of all students at this time.”

Shots Fired Just Before 2pm on Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD – Saturday, Nov 28th:

“At approximately 1:55pm, Officers responded to the sounds of gun shots in the 700 b/o Somerset Place. Approximately 3 to 4 shots were heard. Shell casings were located and recovered by MPD.

No injuries or property damage reported.

This incident is still being investigated. There is no further public information available.”

“Coming Fall 2016 – The Urban Georgia Building at 5702 Georgia Ave NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From RD Urban:

“Coming Fall of 2016-

The Urban Georgia building at 5702 Georgia Ave NW is a new residential project with 34 brand-new 2 bedroom luxury condominiums!

An exciting boutique building featuring new construction, sophisticated and quality urban features and finishes, and great interior spaces will make these condos a must-see for anyone seeking a unique 2 bedroom residence in NW Washington, DC.”

Today’s Rental has “soft lighting”

By Prince Of Petworth

710 Shepherd Road Northwest

This rental is located at 710 Shepherd Road, Northwest. The listing says:

“Come and see the gorgeous updates to this 2BR 2FB Condo in the heart of Brightwood Park! High end finishes include a Granite Island Kitchen with Stainless Appliances, new Hardwood Floors and tile throughout, WD in unit and off street parking! Additional custom features are the soft lighting, alarm system and private patio. Pets considered case by case. Available Now!”

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You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $1,995/Mo.

The News Kennedy Street has Been Waiting for – A Big Score with ANXO Cidery and Future Restaurant Coming

By Prince Of Petworth

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5th and Kennedy St, NW

This is massive news – and could be the start of what puts Kennedy on the Upshur Street track of serious redevelopment that folks have been pining for. The Kennedy Street Association broke the big news on Wednesday:

“711 Kennedy (the old John C. Flood building, next to Culture Coffee) has signed a lease with a great tenant, and will be getting a major structural overhaul and bringing daytime employment to the street!

The owners of ANXO will be doing their cider production on-site on Kennedy, with the hope of opening a second restaurant there in the future.”

Washington CityPaper followed up with more details:

“The locale will have a new name and concept, although it may also be a Basque-influenced. An ANXO catering operation will also work out of the space.

The 300 Florida Ave. NW location is slated to open in February, while the Brightwood Park location aims to be up and running by next September. Fitz says that would mean that they’d be able to enter the market “in earnest” in early 2017.”

The die is cast – by 2020 we will not recognize the Kennedy Street of today. I’ve been hearing rumblings from lots of known players around town that they are all interested in Kennedy Street – this news might be just the kick in the ass they need. Stay tuned for lots more.

Gunshots Fired 8:45am near 5th and Jefferson – Update Arrest Made, Gun Recovered

By Prince Of Petworth

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UPDATE from MPD:

“Around 8:40 am, MPD responded to the sounds of gun shots in the area of 5th and Kennedy Streets, NW. A lookout was provided for a subject in possession of a gun. The officers were able to locate this subject and recover a firearm. This person was arrested and charged for possessing the firearm.”

A reader reports:

“police are responding to gunshots on the corner of 5th and Jefferson. 5-6 shots. No injuries.”

Another reader writes:

“i heard 4 very clear gun shots around 8:40, but couldn’t determine the location. i’m closer to the georgia ave metro though.”

Help, Living Next Door to Aggressive Dogs in Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My neighbors have three dogs, two of which are very aggressive. The two aggressive dogs were able to escape from under their back fence last night and attacked another dog. The dog that was attacked was being walked by his/her owners. I didn’t see the attack, but apparently some other neighbors came over to help. My neighbor was able to round up his two aggressive dogs and brought them inside his house.

Police responded to the attack immediately; however, when the police came and tried to talk to my neighbors, they refused to answer their door. They keep their curtains drawn at all times and never answer the door to police. Animal Control showed up as well, but my neighbors still refused to open the door.

I am nervous living so close because I have small children and I don’t want them attacked by these aggressive dogs if they get out again. I also don’t want to be attacked. Nothing is stopping them from escaping again.

What can be done in this situation? I have contacted the police and Brandon Todd’s office and am hoping for help. Are there laws requiring secure fences?”

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