Cleveland Park

59 Year Old Found Dead “from an apparent stab wound”, “in the hallway of a residential building” at 2:49 am in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in the 3000 block of Rodman Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:49 am, DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, DC FEMS members located an unconscious adult male, in the hallway of a residential building, suffering from an apparent stab wound. (more…)

More damage in Cleveland Park from Van Ness Shooting Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Was at Cracked Eggery [Friday during the shootings.] After Byblos and Uptown Vision had their windows hit I went to leave in my car. Was parked on NB side of Connecticut. Discovered a flat tire. Long story short the Tesla center replaced it and they found a 9mm bullet in the tire. Spoke to DC police and sounds like it was connected to the shooting. There must have been a lot of bullets that traveled very far as a result of this.”

Ed. Note: I stopped by the 3400 block of Connecticut Ave, NW in Cleveland Park to see the damage and it truly is a miracle more people weren’t injured: (more…)

A Bullet from Van Ness Shooting Apparently Traveled to Cleveland Park and entered a Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth


3414 Connecticut Ave NW photo by Nicole Field

A reader reports: “I was sitting outside at the The Cracked Eggery next to the old Uptown Theater when the shots were fired. I could hear a bullet wizz by and it hit the window of Byblos Deli.”

Another reader reports: “there’s been a police car parked over there near Byblos/Orange Theory for quite a while.”


3400 block of Connecticut Ave, NW

Update: “Bullet reached Uptown Vision as well” (more…)

Melvin Hazen No More – Hello U.S. Reservation 630

By Prince Of Petworth


Tilden and Reno Road, NW

Adieu Melvin Hazen, nobody will miss you.

In February 2021 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton educated:

“Hazen began his career in the D.C. government as a surveyor in 1889 and rose through the ranks to become President of the three-member Board of Commissioners, a role he held from 1933 until his death, in 1941. Over the 51 years of his career, he held considerable influence and power over the development of D.C., and chose to wield this power by implementing a drastic urban planning strategy in Northwest D.C. that promoted segregation, prioritized all-white communities and marginalized African-American residents. (more…)

“Taco Bamba returns to The District this fall in the new City Ridge development!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Taco Bamba returns to The District this fall in the new City Ridge development located at 3900 Wisconsin Ave. NW. This will be the local taqueria’s first location in D.C. following the 2020 closure of the Chinatown store due to the pandemic. At 3,100 square feet, plus 1,500 square feet of patio, this will be the largest Taco Bamba yet. (more…)

JUST IN: I have a report of 3 Chickens on the loose on Reno Road. This is not a drill

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader sends from the 3700 block of Reno Road, NW near Rodman Street. It’s hard to tell from the photo but there are reportedly three of them. I’m told they seem peaceful (unlike their crazy cousins. However, if you are a chicken owner in Cleveland Park (or the nearby area, wait can chickens fly? wherever you are) – please check on your chickens.

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

“King Street Oyster Bar and Tatte Bakery Coming to City Ridge”

By Prince Of Petworth


3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW rendering courtesy Roadside Development

From an email:

“King Street Oyster Bar, the award-winning oyster bar that captured hearts across the DMV for its coastal vibes and infamous happy hours, is opening a fifth location at City Ridge in Fall 2022. This trendy addition to the King Street fleet will feature 4,800-SF of fresh LA aesthetic with a neutral white-beige palette designed by Georgetown architect firm //3877. King Street will also boast: (more…)

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