Brookland

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Brookland/Edgewood/Stronghold

By Prince Of Petworth

1155 Hawthorne Court Northeast

This rental is located at 11 Hawthorne Court, Northeast:

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The listing says:

“Summers by the pool. 10 minutes from Capitol Hill, and within walking distance of Catholic University, Trinity University, Washington Hospital Center and Howard University Hospital. The complex is public transportation accessible (Brookland CUA/ Rhode Island Ave). Free Parking is available inside the complex and there is a 24-hour gated security officer on site.”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,675/Mo.

Brookland’s Finest Signs a Settlement Agreement with Neighbors

By Prince Of Petworth

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12th and Jackson Street, NE

Update on Brookland’s Finest from the Brookland Listserv:

I am very pleased to provide you with the final copy of the Settlement Agreement negotiated with Brookland’s Finest LLC on behalf of residents in the immediate vicinity of the Restaurant’s location at 3126-3128 12th Street NE. This agreement, which was signed this evening, came about as a result of a meeting of those residents held nearly a month ago, where they brought forth their concerns and proposed ways of addressing them. This led to a series of negotiations with Brookland’s Finest, in person and by email, which culminated in the attached agreement. Residents in the immediate vicinity of the Restaurant were present and provided feedback during all of these discussions. I was also well advised during this process by very competent legal counsel who are experts in DC’s alcohol regulations.

I also wanted to take a moment to commend the Brookland’s Finest team for their amazing cooperation in getting this agreement done. They listened carefully to the residents’ concerns and proposed constructive solutions.

Full agreement after the jump. (more…)

Chocolate City Beer Releasing New Collaboration Beer, Silver Fox High Gravity Lager, With Copper Fox Distillery

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

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2801 8th Street, NE

Silver Fox High Gravity Lager

Brewed with floor malted applewood and cherrywood smoked barley malt handcrafted by the Copper Fox® Distillery at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sperryville, Virginia, from single source barley grown on Virginia’s Northern Neck, by the shores of The Chesapeake Bay. We’ve come up with Silver Fox an 8% ABV High Gravity Lager- Slightly spicy from Munich malt, a bit of smoke and earth in the finish. Dry but Quenching.

We’ve worked with Wasmund’s before as we aged our Imperial Stout Mr. Mayor in Copper Fox Whisky Barrels. Wasmund’s™ Single Malt Whisky and Copper Fox® Rye Whisky are pot-stilled in small batches, one barrel at a time, combining the best of time-tested methods with creative innovations for aging and unique flavoring.

Only Available at the Brewery, Saturdays 1230-430pm, Starting Saturday June 15th until its gone!

Great Brookland Yard Sale Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

Due to the very high chance of inclement weather tomorrow, at this time, we are opting to use the Rain Date of Sunday May 12th, from 10am to 2pm.

We are very sorry to have to move the sale to Mother’s Day, but at this time, it is our best option.

Due to the last minute nature of the move, tables will NO LONGER be available for rent at St. Anthony’s or Guildfield Baptist Church.

This Sunday, over 60 houses in Greater Brookland will be hosting simultaneous yard sales from 8am to 2pm. There will be clusters of tables along 12th Street at Guildfield Baptist (12th & Otis St NE) and St. Anthony’s (12th & Lawrence St NE) that will host residents who would rather not sell on their own front lawns. In addition, Menomalé will be open at 12th & Franklin, as will Little Ricky’s (12th & Monroe) and San Antonio Bar & Grill (12th & Randolph) and the whole thing turns into a great spring day in Brookland. Also going on is the Greater Brookland Garden Club’s plant sale at 12th & Newton, for those who want locally grown seedlings!

Former Capital Area Food Bank Space to Become Self-Storage Facility

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From a press release:

Joint venture partners Federal Capital Partners® (FCP) and Self Storage Zone have announced the groundbreaking for the redevelopment of 645 Taylor Street, NE (formerly the Capital Area Food Bank) into a three story, 78,600 square foot, fully climate-controlled, self-storage facility. The redeveloped property will include 1,034 units ranging in size from 5’ x 5’ lockers to 10’ x 30’ units and is well-located in the Brookland submarket of Washington, DC, one block from Catholic University and six blocks from the Brookland/CUA Metro station. The facility is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2014.

Ed. Note: The Capitol Area Food Bank moved to 4900 Puerto Rico Ave., NE in July, 2012. “The new facility is over twice the size of the former warehouse on Taylor Street, NE.”

New Brookland Sign at Monroe Street Market

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

On the Brookland listserve it was pretty much love it or hate it. I’m def. leaning towards the love it side. What do you guys think – a little too in your face or neighborhood pride at its best?

Ed. Note: Thanks to Brandon and others who also sent photos.

Dear PoPville – Who’s Coming to the Monroe Street Market?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Monroe and Michigan Ave, NE

Dear PoPville,

The company building some of the new developments at the Monroe Street Market posted a teaser on their Facebook page for what retail businesses are coming to their project. I think they’ve included clues in the teaser, but I’m not smart enough to figure them out. Like the bank with a “stagecoach” is obviously Wells-Fargo. Any idea on the others?

1- Our Brookland Works buildings MAY have a “white table cloth” type restaurant. It would be great if this place offered a wide range of cold beverage options, wouldn’t it???? One can only hope I guess!

2- Brookland Works MAY also include a bike shop with a coffee component to it. What a cool concept right on the Metropolitan Branch Bike Path!

3- Need some financial services? Maybe a Bank? Maybe a horse and stagecoach I mean car loan?

4- Several casual dining establishments, perfect for lunch on the go or a sit down meal? Let your mind run on that one! No really, let it run…

5- A large scale bookstore…When I say large, I don’t mean small.

6- Twenty Seven Art Studios…Artist Applicants, keep your fingers crossed!!! We are still selecting and you’ve made it very difficult for us! You are all so wonderful, but we only have 27 spaces :(
(big THANK YOU to CulturalDC for your help on this!)

7- And the big question we all keep hearing from everyone! “ARE WE GETTING A GROCERY STORE?!?!?!?!”…”WELL ARE WE??????”

Monroe Street Market Rising

By Prince Of Petworth

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Speaking of development in Brookland…

A reader sends in a shot of Monroe Street Market rising at Monroe and Michigan Ave, NE. The reader titles the photo above: “Schwing”

For those not familiar with the project you can read more details here:

“When completed, the five-block, mixed-use project will consist of approximately 718 multi-family residential units, 45 townhouses and over 80,000 square feet of retail along with 14,000 square feet of artists’ space and a 3,000 square foot community arts center.”

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New Coffee/Bar/Restaurant from Owners of the Pug, Solly’s, and (formerly) Sova Still Coming to Brookland – Hoping to Open in new Location this September

By Prince Of Petworth

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12th and Jackson Street, NE

Back in June 2012 we learned that the owners of The Pug (H St, NE), Solly’s (U St, NW) and Sova (formerly of H St, NE) were bringing a new neighborhood bar, grill and coffee Lounge to Brookland. At that time they were hoping to open in the former Library space at 3514 12th Street, NE. Pug owner and Brookland resident Tony T explained their vision to us:

We are putting together a family friendly, neighborhood bar and grill. The coffee element that Frank brings is also an integral part of what we are doing.

I live just a few blocks away, so I’m looking to make a place where I can take the kids to dinner as well as a place the softball team can come for a few pitchers after a game. the neighborhood bar feel is very important, but with the chef we’re bringing on board, the menu is going to be much broader than hot dogs and 13th street meats off of the Pug’s grill. Although both may be included to keep the kids happy.

The long and short of it is, we want a place to eat and drink that caters to the families and folks who have been in Brookland for years, as well as a place for the newer folks.

The bad news is that the former Library space, obviously, didn’t work out – the good news is that they found an even better corner location – 12th and Jackson St, NE:


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And I’m happy to say the vision of coffee/bar/restaurant remains. Last week I spoke with the future owner who told me the space will have room for around 55 seated inside and an awesome 25 person outdoor patio. For the outdoor patio think Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Cusbah that have the roll down window with their outdoor seating:

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If all goes according to plan they hope to open sometime in September. Stay tuned.

After the jump – a taste of some of what you’ll see on the menu. (more…)

Homicide in the 600 block of Edgewood St, NE and Shooting in the 900 block of Delaware Ave, SW

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 600 block of Edgewood Street, Northeast.

On Saturday, March 30, 2013, at approximately 2:09 am, patrol units from the Fifth District responded to the 600 block of Edgewood Street, Northeast for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 33-year-old Irving Jones, Jr. of Northeast, Washington, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.


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From MPD:

This morning, [March 30th] at approximately 3:35 AM, members of the First District were flagged down in reference to a shooting. Members responded to a residence in the 900 block of Delaware Avenue, SW, where they discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, who was conscious and breathing, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A second victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment after sustaining non-life threatening injuries while fleeing the scene. Lookout for (2) black males, slim builds. No further description at this time.

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