Georgetown

“help his mother to be able to carry out his wake caused by a stray bullet”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

A friend passes on this heartbreaking fundraiser from GoFundMe:

[The translation] “Hello, my name is Mayra, I am a friend of Franklin, and I have created this campaign to help his mother to be able to carry out his wake caused by a stray bullet, it would be very helpful if you help us by sharing this link and by helping us even with $1, as help is the most important thing at this time. (more…)

“my kids and I were almost run over by a crazy driver in the 2600 block of P st, nw”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Friday afternoon my kids and I were almost run over by a crazy driver in the 2600 block of P st, nw. in Georgetown. We had just parked and were waking to the sidewalk when someone came barreling down the block, crashed into the car parked behind us and then slammed into my car, pushing it into the sidewalk and almost crushing my 8 year old and me and totaling the car. (more…)

“Dog Tag Bakery is expanding to Jamestown’s Georgetown Park for the holidays, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris even visited the bakery yesterday”!

By Prince Of Petworth


“@DouglasEmhoff and I stopped by @dogtagbakery, a local D.C. bakery that empowers our nation’s veterans, military families, and caregivers. Grateful to all who support our veterans in our communities.” via VP-Elect Kamala Harris’ IG

From Dog Tag Bakery:

“Georgetown’s famous Dog Tag Bakery is expanding to Jamestown‘s Georgetown Park for the holidays, using retail space for their holiday gift boxes operations. The bakery offers a five-month fellowship for veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and caregivers to gain first-hand business experience. (more…)

Shootings in Georgetown (Homicide), Columbia Heights, Kingman Park (Homicide), Gateway/Langdon, Shots Fired in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


3200 block of Water Street, NW

Ed. Note: If interested in following these events as they unfold – you can follow our twitter feed @PoPville here.

MPD reported at 3:23am: “SHOOTING/3300 block OF WATER ST NW/NO LOOKOUT/5269″

Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2020, in the 3300 block of Water Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:56 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Franklin Hernandez Arevalo, of Alexandria, VA. (more…)

About that Helicopter in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who’ve been sending reports about the large police presence in Georgetown. Alan Henney reported:

“GEORGETOWN MANHUNT— 3200 blk Water St NW-DC (3200 blk K St NW, et al). A wanted man has fled from the police. He is on foot, possibly armed and hiding in the neighborhood. He is wanted for armed robbery among other charges.”

Readers send photos from the courtyard of papermill: (more…)

“Election Day at Fresh Baguette – Free coffee and mini croissant!”

By Prince Of Petworth


1727 Wisconsin Ave, NW at S Street

From Fresh Baguette:

“Fresh Baguette wants to help all their guests take a break this Election Day by inviting them to any of their three locations for a free coffee and mini croissant. This offer is available all day on Tuesday, November 3 and no purchase is required. Whether guests voted by mail, early or in-person – anyone can partake by just saying, “VOTE!” (more…)

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