Capitol Hill

“I just want my plants back, and I want this person(s) to stop targeting my house.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

On April 18 at 2:11 a.m. most of my potted plants were stolen from the front of my house on Capitol Hill. I know that in the grand scheme of things this is not the worst of crimes. But my house has been the repeated target of burglars, and I’m tired of it. I had all my Halloween decorations and then my Christmas decorations stolen.

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I am also somewhat concerned for my safety.

I am hoping someone will recognize the individual in the grainy video or happen to spot my plants around (they are violets in small round steel containers).

I just want my plants back, and I want this person(s) to stop targeting my house.”

Frager’s “joins Ace Hardware Cooperative as the newest A Few Cool Hardware Stores location”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“John Weintraub, owner of Frager’s Hardware on Capitol Hill since 1975, has announced plans to sell the business to the owners of Logan Hardware. Formally a member of the True Value Cooperative, Frager’s will join the Ace Hardware Cooperative as the twelfth store operated by A Few Cool Hardware Stores, a group of 11 Ace stores located in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, Takoma Park, MD and Alexandria, VA.

Founded in 2003 with flagship store Logan Hardware, AFCHS owners Gina Schaefer and Marc Friedman are thrilled to add the store and its preexisting staff to their family of stores and roughly 300 employees. Aside from bringing the company’s unique blend of personal, knowledgeable and helpful service and home maintenance expertise to the Capitol Hill community, customers can expect to see the same local charm that’s drawn customers to its doors since it opened in 1920. “Marc and I are extremely proud to continue the Frager’s legacy on Capitol Hill. We have admired John and his operation since the day we opened our first location in 2003 and are looking forward to meeting our new community,” says Schaefer. (more…)

Bayou Bakery has closed at Hill Center – Pineapple and Pearls Daytime Cafe Coming?

By Prince Of Petworth

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921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Thanks to a reader for passing on from Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar & Eatery at Hill Center:

“We would like to send our good-bye’s and thank everyone for their well wishes today and over the past two weeks when learning of us moving on as tenants at the carriage house on the grounds of the Hill Center. Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery will no longer be present at this location and will not be operating at this location starting Monday, April 17, 2017.

Please come see us at Bayou Bakery in Arlington, Va where we have been a longstanding community gathering spot for residents and visitors alike for the past 6 years. Also, we welcome you to follow us on Bayou Bakery’s Facebook in Arlington to learn about the special offers we have for our guests. The DC location Facebook will not continue after Monday, April 17.

I am thankful for all who allowed my team and me the opportunity to serve each and every one of you on a daily basis. I hope to continue those friendships and see some of those familiar faces in in the near future. All the best to you and your family on this joyous day on Easter Sunday.

Chef David Guas”

Last month Washingtonian reported:

“Assuming all goes as planned, [Aaron] Silverman says he will move the daytime cafe portion of his fine dining restaurant Pineapple and Pearls to the new location and expand it. (The Barracks Row restaurant would then focus exclusively on its tasting menu.)”

Updates when they get closer to opening.

Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of 79 Year Old Man in his Capitol Hill home on Easter

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in a fatal stabbing that occurred in the 600 block of C Street, Northeast, on Sunday, April 16, 2017.

At approximately 1:40 pm, members of the First District responded to a report of an unconscious male inside of a residence. Upon arrival on the scene, officers located an adult male who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. DC Fire & EMS personnel were called to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until he was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 79-year-old David Norwood, of Northeast, DC.

On Monday, April 17, 2017, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 21-year-old Malcolm Amir of Northeast, DC. He was charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.”

“Tree fell on man south side of Capitol”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports just after 9:30am:

“Crazy scene! Police and bystanders lifted the tree to pull the man out. Southbound traffic is closed. Intersection is independence and south capitol. The tree was blocking all southbound lanes and sidewalk. “

79 Year Old Found Stabbed to Death in his home on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the 600 block of C Street, Northeast, on Sunday, April 16, 2017.

At approximately 1:40 pm, members of the First District responded to a report of an unconscious male inside of a residence. Upon arrival on the scene, officers located an adult male who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. DC Fire & EMS personnel were called to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until he was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 79-year-old David Norwood, of Northeast, 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 responsible 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.”

Today’s Rental is “across the street from the Marine Barracks”

By Prince Of Petworth

704 9th Street SE

This rental is located at 704 9th Street, SE. The craigslist ad says:

“$2625 / 2br – TWO BEDROOM ROWHOUSE (CAPITOL HILL)

Cute two bedroom townhouse located across the street from the Marine Barracks, close to Eastern Market METRO, and just steps from Barracks Row nightlife. Living room fireplace, wood floors, washer/dryer, a/c, and small back yard. Available early May. $2,625 + utilities. NO PETS and NO SMOKING, please. (YARMOUTH MANAGED)”

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“a large tree branch suddenly fell and narrowly missed hitting me.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for passing on the warning from a local listserv:

“As I was walking home from work today, a large tree branch suddenly fell and narrowly missed hitting me. I called 311 to report the incident. The 311 operator said that she put in a tree removal request. I later received a confirmation e-mail with an estimate that D-Dot would remove the tree on or around December 22. That seems like quite a ways off, as the tree strikes me as a public safety risk. So, I sent at e-mail to Charles Allen to see if he can expedite things, or at least have the tree looked at.

In the meantime, if you would like to avoid this tree, it is at the corner of Maryland and 8th Street, close to Kenny’s BBQ. I won’t be walking under the tree again anytime soon.”

Today’s rental has “Vintage charm with Modern amenities”

By Prince Of Petworth

Maryland Ave. NE at 9th Street NE

This rental is located at Maryland Ave. NE at 9th Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1595 / 1br – Vintage charm with Modern amenities (821 Maryland AVE NE – 207)

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“Enjoy 1920’s style with 21st century amenities. Residents at The Barbara of Capitol Hill enjoy coinless laundry, cardio fitness room, sitting garden with community gas grill and 1/2 priced Wi-Fi from DC Access. Best of all The Barbara is extremely pet friendly by accepting up to two cats or up to 80 lbs. of one dog (no breed restrictions) with an approved Pet Application and $100 Pet Deposit per pet. Additionally residents are encouraged to take advantage of our state-of-the-art Resident Portal to view building announcements, make online rent payments electronically and to report and track any issues with your apartment.

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