Mount Vernon Squangle

“Person and Vehicle of Interest Sought in a Hit and Run with Significant Injuries”

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From MPD:

“Investigators with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Monday, February 7, 2022, in the intersection of 9th Street and New York Avenue, Northwest.

According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 8:35 pm, the victim’s vehicle was traveling southbound on 9th Street, Northwest. The person of interest was travelling eastbound on New York Avenue, Northwest, when it ran through a red traffic light and collided with the victim’s vehicle. The person of interest then exited their vehicle and fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life-threatening injuries.

The person and vehicle of interest were captured by a nearby camera and can be seen in the video and photos below: (more…)

Armed Robbery Inside Busboys and Poets on K Street 9:30pm Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: WUSA9 reported this occurred inside the Busboys and Poets.

Initial report from MPD: “Alert: Armed Robbery Investigation in the block of 400 K Street NW. Lookout for (3) B/M 5’5-6’0″ wearing all black and armed with riffles and handguns. Last seen in a Black sedan (possibly a Buick) Eastbound on K Street NW.”

Full release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in the 400 block of K Street, Northwest.

At approximately 9:29 pm, the suspects entered an establishment at the listed location. One of the suspects approached an employee and demanded money while brandishing a firearm. Two additional suspects also produced firearms. (more…)

“Crow Bar Incident at 4th and K St NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


4th and K St, NW via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I was taking my usual route to work, heading southbound on 4th St NW at 7:55am yesterday, when an individual pushing a red shopping cart began verbally threatening to kill me. He then stepped in front of me into the street at that intersection and brandished a crow bar, saying that he would never let me cross the street and he would end my life. (more…)

“heard anything about the Union Kitchen on 9th and N St NW?” Update: “Reopening tomorrow”

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and N Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about the Union Kitchen on 9th and N St NW? I walked by yesterday (1/9) and it’s completely papered over and dark inside. I didn’t see any signage indicating a closure or remodel.

I live right around the corner and love their breakfast bar so hoping they aren’t going anywhere!”

Update from Union Kitchen: “Hi! We’re undergoing some renovations. Reopening tomorrow and excited to welcome you back!”

bartaco now open!

By Prince Of Petworth


1025 5th Street, NW at K courtesy bartaco

From a press release:

“bartaco is officially open in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Washington D.C. for dine-in during the evening for its first week. Hours will vary the first week of opening — bartaco will be open for dinner to start and plans to introduce lunch in addition to dinner the following week — open 11am to late, seven days a week. The restaurant will also be available for delivery a few weeks after opening. (more…)

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