Takoma (Takoma Park)

“Family loses home in Eastern Ave fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Reaching out for some assistance from the wider community in helping a family in my neighborhood who lost their home recently due to a house fire.

From the GoFundMe:

“On Monday night, January 4, a longtime Takoma DC family’s home was destroyed by fire. The house was home to three generations, with kids in the local DC Public Schools, and loving care provided by their grandmother. They lost all their personal belongings, and even gifts from Christmas. They are staying with relatives in the area until more resources are available. (more…)

Earing Lost in Bloomingdale, Toolbox Found in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Should anyone have leads on either item please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you touch with the OPs.

“Dear PoPville,

It was lost somewhere on 1st street NW between big bear cafe and children’s National hospital when I was walking my dog. Would love to get it back! It was a gift when I was born from my grandpa.”

and

“Dear PoPville,

Last night someone ditched a large box of tools, small blue cooler, and a hand vacuum on the sidewalk in front of my house in Lamond-Riggs/Takoma. The tools look like they may belong to an electrician or a contractor that does something similar, and judging from the amount of things in there, I have a feeling they are very missed right now.

If anyone is able to help identify who might be missing these tools, I would love for them to be reunited!”

“Donut Run Grand Opening on January 2 in Takoma”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Donut Run will open its doors on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Find the pink donut shop located at 6904 4th St, NW in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. This new shop, by husband and wife duo Shawn Petersen and Nicole Dao, will offer specialty handmade donuts. Twelve donut flavors – both yeast and cake – will be offered daily along with Brewing Good Coffee Company coffee. (more…)

Shots Fired in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Earlier this morning, the Metropolitan Police Department was called to the 5th and Aspen St., NW, for the report of gunfire. During a canvass, members discovered several cartridge casings in the intersection of 5th and Aspen St., NW. No injuries have been reported at this time.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact 202-727-9099.”

Main Street Pearl Bubbly Bar Coming to Takoma Park in “February 2021”

By Prince Of Petworth


7050 Carroll Ave via google maps

From Main Street Pearl‘s website:

“Main Street Pearl is a product of our love for craft drinks, micro-enterprise, inclusive community space, and the progressive town of Takoma Park that we call home. The shop will feature a bubbly drinks bar – including bubble tea, scratch sodas, kombucha, beer, cider, and sparkling wine – as well as prepared nosh from featured local foodpreneurs. (more…)

Shooting in 16th Street Heights, Shots Fired in Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Saturday November 14, 2020, at approximately 9:00 PM, MPD units responded to the 4600 block of 14th St NW for a call of a shooting. MPD units arrived on scene and observed an adult male shot in the upper body. The adult male was transported to a local hospital for his injuries.

Anyone with information related to this is urged to call MPD at 202-727-9099 or to text anonymously to 50411″

and

“The Fourth District is currently investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm that occurred on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at approximately 8:56pm in the 300 block of Van Buren St. NW.

Property damage was reported.”

Also disturbing: (more…)

Multiple Reports of Power Outages/Brown Outs Last Night: “I was on my front porch and the entire skyline over near Catholic U/Ft Totten turned green multiple times”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

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

We received the first report at 10:09pm last night (Wednesday):

“Seriously, what’s with the explosion sounds (similar to a generator blowing) that we’ve heard several times in Fort Totten? The power has gone out several times again.”

“Same! We are without power near Fort Totten metro – two or three huge booms tonight. Same thing earlier this morning, but luckily power just flickered then.”

“The loud bangs are continuing. In the past the loud bangs came first, then we lost power. Tonight I only heard the bangs after we lost power. Intermittent sirens somewhere nearby.”

“It’s a transformer or some power line on 12th between Allison and Buchanen, it’s been exploding every couple days. Pepco was working on it earlier today after it happened, but just happened again minutes ago” (more…)

About That Helicopter – Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration edition

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Laura Scalzo

Been getting tons of queries about that super low helicopter spotted all over Takoma, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase and elsewhere today. From the NNSA:

“The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over downtown Washington, D.C. and areas in and around the Nation’s capital beginning on October 19 in preparation for the Presidential Inauguration. The inauguration is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2021. (more…)

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