SW Waterfront

“Local Group SW Action Urges D.C. Government to Designate Land for a Community Land Trust”

By Prince Of Petworth


“375 M Street, SW photo from a racial justice rally we (SW DC Action) held at the space in 2020. The space also hosts the farmers market and the night market.”

From a press release:

“Here’s a link to the online petition, which already has over 350 signatories.

The two parcels at 4th & M, 425 and 375 M Street SW, are currently on the market. The community has used this space for gatherings like the DC State Fair. SW Action is calling on the District of Columbia government to purchase the land, which was originally purchased for $10, and transfer ownership to the Douglass Community Land Trust. The Douglass CLT will set up a SW Chapter, made up of SW residents, to steward the land to serve the best interests of the neighborhood and justice. (more…)

Shooting near Nats Park around 7:45am

By Prince Of Petworth

Jason reported around 8am: “woke up to what sounded like gunshots. Avoid south cap by the ballpark right now”

Other replied: “I’m on the 4th and could’ve sworn I heard gunshots right before my alarm went off at 7:45!!”

“Heard 3-4 gunshots too, and I’m on 8th floor building facing the river” (more…)

Saturday Shooting Investigations including 4 people shot in the 100 block of P St, SW

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Zak

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW. A male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the leg. The victim was transported to a local for what is believed to be a none life threatening wound.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPDC at 202-727-9099 or text 50411″

A reader reported at 8:19pm: “Drive-by shooting on Georgia between Otis and Newton NW. 3 explosive shots, screams then a car peeling away. A lot of emergency vehicles on scene. It’s been a rough 24 hours in this area”

and (more…)

“DC Chefs Unite for Fundraising Dinner to Support Ukrainians Displaced by Invasion”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

From a press release:

“Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate (CSAH), founded by Tim Ma and Kevin Tien, announce the launch of an ambitious fundraising event on Monday, March 21, 2022 to support World Central Kitchen (WCK), founded by José Andrés, in its efforts to feed thousands of Ukrainian families and refugees displaced by the current invasion.

CSAH mobilized the industry for a one-night-only dinner, hosted by Moon Rabbit at the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, for a 10-course meal (with optional wine pairings) featuring: (more…)

DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight “returns live and in person for a raucous night of fighting hunger on April 7th at The Anthem”

By Prince Of Petworth


901 Wharf Street, SW courtesy DC Central Kitchen

From a press release:

“After going virtual in 2020, DC Central Kitchen’s iconic Capital Food Fight returns live and in person for a raucous night of fighting hunger on April 7th at The Anthem, presented by craigstable. Tickets are on sale at capitalfoodfight.org.

“We are thrilled to be finally returning to The Anthem and celebrating the 18th Capital Food Fight with our family of supporters this April. Our city’s people and restaurants have been through so much, and this year’s event will celebrate what we have accomplished and overcome together while looking toward a brighter future” says DC Central Kitchen CEO Mike Curtin. (more…)

Major Fire in SW “two victims of the 2 Alarm fire in the 300 block of G St SW are deceased. All 3rd floor residents displaced”

By Prince Of Petworth


300 block G St SW photo by DC Fire and EMS

Update: “#DCsBravest are saddened to notify the community that the two victims of the 2 Alarm fire in the 300 block of G St SW are deceased. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends. The victims were an adult male and female.” (more…)

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