“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. (more…)
Brightwood Park
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!” (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. (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: (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, (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. (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.”
From ANXO (711 Kennedy Street, NW):
“This Sunday we’re celebrating six years on Kennedy St with $6 drink specials galore and the highly anticipated return of ANXO Burger! Stop by in the AM for some Lost Sock Coffee and stay for the party! DJ Em of HR Records will be spinning an all-vinyl set from noon-4pm, and we’ll be tapping some special kegs including Cantillon Gueuze! Burgers will be served from noon-4pm but the $6 drink specials flow until close.” (more…)
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702 Kennedy Street, NW photo by Cesse Ip
via Vice President Kamala Harris
Thanks to Zach for sending yesterday: “Just heard that VP Kamala Harris stopped by Brightwood Park’s HR Records earlier today!” (more…)