Georgetown

“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…)

Misty Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Rozi for sending the above from the reservoir near Howard.

National Weather Service reported: “Dense Fog Advisories are currently in effect for most areas east of the Blue Ridge until 10 AM. Fog/low clouds should clear out later this morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon hours.”

And check out this phenomenal shot by Mark Alan Andre (plus a little Bob Marley to get the morning started right): (more…)

Brooks Brothers Permanently Closes Dupont, Georgetown and Friendship Heights Locations

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending: “ran by the Brooks Brothers store on Connecticut in Dupont, and appears that a number of “Retail space available” signs went up over the weekend. Website confirms the location is now closed permanently. Between this and the Georgetown location closure, may be the death knell for Brooks Brothers in DC.” (more…)

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