Navy Yard

“Yards Place will be curb-less, cobblestone and pedestrian-oriented, creating a highly walkable destination anchored by the Anacostia River and Nationals Park.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Brookfield Properties, the global real estate services company, announced plans for its highly-anticipated Phase II of The Yards. Phase II will deliver 3.4 million SF of new development across 10 buildings that will provide office, mixed-income residential offerings, restaurants, retail, and public amenities. Notably, Phase II will introduce Yards Place, a main street that runs from the Navy Yard Metro to the new Diamond Teague park on the Anacostia riverfront. Yards Place will be curb-less, cobblestone and pedestrian-oriented, creating a highly walkable destination anchored by the Anacostia River and Nationals Park.

Once completed, The Yards will be the largest waterfront development in the DC Region, encompassing 48 acres, including 6 acres with water frontage, with a total of 2 million square feet of office space, 400,000 square feet of shopping and dining space, 3,400 residential units and 7.5 acres of public green space. Phase II of The Yards will deliver 1,260+ new multi-income residences, 1.8 million SF of office space, including exclusive waterfront office, and over 43K SF of newly reclaimed waterfront park space. (more…)

7:40pm Armed Robbery in apartment building garage “one of the victims was shot in the lower extremities”

By Prince Of Petworth


South Capitol and I Street, SE. Photo by Bo Shuff

From MPD:

“The First District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the Unit block of I Street, Southeast. At approximately 7:40 pm two African American suspects approached two victims in the garage of the building. One of which brandished a handgun. The suspects took the victims’ wallets and other belongings.

In the commission of the crime, one of the victims was shot in the lower extremities. (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Celebrates Frederick Douglass’ Birthday by Announcing October 1 as Opening Date for His Namesake Bridge”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Airbus777

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Ahead of Frederick Douglass’ birthday on February 14, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that the District’s new bridge bearing his name is expected to open October 1, 2021. DDOT further honors Frederick Douglass and Black History Month with the release of Frederick Douglass Builds a Bridge, an interactive video for school-aged children that explains the process of building a bridge. (more…)

“Super Bowl Italiano at All-Purpose!”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy All-Purpose

From an email:

“Both All-Purpose locations are offering a special Super Bowl Italiano Menu on February 7!

Offered in addition to the regular menu, the Super Bowl Italiano menu includes platters of fried chicken wings (Sicilian- or Calabrian-style), pepperoni stromboli, and The Ultimate Chicken Parm with breaded and fried chicken breast, melted mozz, tomato ragu, spaghetti ‘aglio e olio,’ and marinara. (more…)

“Sandwich lovers rejoice” Ampersandwich launched out of Shilling Canning Company

By Prince Of Petworth


Chivito photo by Samantha Giordano Kim

From a press release:

“Sandwich lovers rejoice: chef Reid Shilling’s new concept, Ampersandwich, launches today with a rotating list of sandwiches available for delivery during lunch and dinner hours. Highlights of the comfort food-inspired menu include: E. Lombard Street Corned Beef (hot corned beef piled high, “heavy on the mustard,” on house made Jewish rye), the McReid (smoked and slow cooked St. Louis ribs and chopped pork shoulder, topped with dill pickles and BBQ sauce on a house-made bun) and a chivito (the national dish of Uruguay and now a DC favorite, featuring wood-fired beef, Virginia ham, applewood smoked bacon, egg, roasted red peppers, chimichurri, garlic aioli, onion, lettuce and melted mozzarella on a house-made bun) among others. (more…)

What the Helen of Troy Is This Building?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

What is the building with two tall smoke stacks at the western end of the actual Navy Yard, just across from La Famosa? For the several weeks I have lived nearby, there has been nothing to see here. Now, for the second day in a row, there is a huge amount of smoke coming out at the bottom of the building (not even out of the smoke stacks) and a very loud whir of machinery. (more…)

Scissors and Scotch: “an upscale men’s grooming hair salon with a retail bar attached”

By Prince Of Petworth


1 M Street SE photo by Brian G

Thanks to Brian for sending: “Scissors and Scotch sign is up in Navy Yard and looks close to opening”

A new liquor license placard says: “New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern featuring an upscale men’s grooming hair salon with a retail bar attached. Total Occupancy Load of 21 with seating for 21 patrons. Applicant is also applying for a Sidewalk Café Endorsement of 22 seats.”

Stay tuned for an opening date.

OK Now, It’s Really Time to Stop Leaving Your Car Running Even For Just a Sec.

By Prince Of Petworth


“Car chase ending at 4th & N, stolen vehicle – foot chase ended in a arrest” photo by Matt J.K.

From Council Members to regular folks – sadly, you just gotta stop doing this. More reports from MPD last night:

“This evening at approximately 6:30 pm, a victim left their car running in the 1000 block of First Street SE while picking up food. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.

The First District has seen an elevated level of car thefts–many of which involve cars that are left running or keys that are left in cars. Please always be aware of your surroundings and ensure that you turn off and lock your car even if only getting out for a moment.”

and in the 100 Block of M Street SE:

“This afternoon at approximately 4:55 pm, a victim left their car running while getting out to use an ATM. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.”

And in other craziness today: (more…)

“suspects operating a blue sedan fired handguns and an assault rifle at a victim who was standing in the block”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 6:35 AM [Sunday] this morning our officers responded the 1100 block of K St. SE for calls for the sound of gunshots. On scene investigation yielded evidence that suspects operating a blue sedan fired handguns and an assault rifle at a victim who was standing in the block. (more…)

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