“My cat Odin is missing and I am wondering if you could post about him? He went awol from 8th and Fern NW Tuesday night. No collar, no chip. He’s pretty friendly and is seen here DJing. Please note that he doesn’t like to be picked up.
Contact: [email protected] or (202) 642-9417.
I am hoping as soon as I hit send he’ll come home. We just moved so he’s probably having a hard time getting back to me.”
355 Cedar Street, NW
A reader reports:
“TACOma opened on Friday.
The rotisserie chicken was very tasty. Reports from the Takoma listserve on the tacos were positive. Someone on the listserve also reports that the hours are 11AM-9PM, closed Tuesdays. No website yet so I attached a photo of the menu:
Photo courtesy Takoma Park Street Festival
UPDATE:
“Takoma Park Street Festival is Canceled
After much deliberation and with the safety of our vendors and visitors our highest concern, we have decided to cancel the Takoma Park Street Festival this Sunday, October 4th, 2015 due to conditions related to Hurricane Joaquin. Winds, ground saturation and street conditions were considered in coordination with City of Takoma Park officials when making this decision. We appreciate your understanding due to these extenuating circumstances and looking forward to seeing you next year. Save the date: Sunday, October 2, 2016.” (more…)
This rental is located at 812 Fern Place, Northwest. The listing says:
“Takoma DC lifestyle ! 0.5miles from Metro (Takoma). Spacious bright home with modern comfort, a large yard & deck to entertain. Large kitchen & bathrooms, living w/fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full Baths upstairs. Rec room + full bath downstairs. Jacuzzi tub in Master BA. Hardwood floors. Large parking pad for 2 cars on the back. Available Nov 1st. Owner is Real Estate Agent.”
You can see more photos here.
This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jordan Barab
Multiple readers report:
“There was a massive police response at the Takoma Metro Station at about 9:55 AM today, roughly 8-10 vehicles with lights and sirens, officers running into the station with some apparent urgency. Any idea what that was about?”
One witness writes:
“Wondering if anyone has info on an incident that happened around 10am at the Takoma metro station – I was on a train headed towards Silver Spring when the doors opened at Takoma a young African American male flung himself into my train car about 2 feet from me screaming “HELP ME! HELP ME!” there was a woman on top of him screaming “GET DOWN ON THE GROUND!” and then I noticed the gun in her hands.
She was in plain clothes – though the way she was talking made me think she was police (she never identified herself as police though) and she had a gun in her hand as she was wrestling with the male.
I ran to the back of the train car and huddled with the other passengers while this went on for a good 5-10 mins. She was screaming for the train operator to close the doors but he couldnt because the male was trying to crawl into our car to get away from the woman.
Finally he got the doors closed and we pulled out of the station leaving them there on the platform.”
Replying to a listserv inquiry MPD wrote:
“Metro Transit Police Officers needed assistance with subduing a suspect. MPD officers arrived on the scene to assist.”
Update from Metro Transit Police:
“Shortly before 10am a Metro Transit Police officer was pursuing a subject for fare evasion. The subject became violently combative with the officer and the officer called for back up. Additional MPD and MTPD units responded. OC spray was deployed and both the officer and subject were treated for exposure. An arrest was made.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“On Sunday around 3:25 am, MPD responded to a call for a shooting in the area of 7th and Tuckerman Streets, NW. An adult male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment but did not survive. A second adult male victim that sustained a gun shot wound was located. This victim’s wounds were non-life threatening. The identity of the decedent will be released once notification to the next of kin is completed.
Anyone with information regarding this offense is asked to call the MPD CIC at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”
Update:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide which occurred in the 6400 block of 7th Street, Northwest on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at approximately 3:22 am.
Members of the Fourth District responded for the report of a shooting and upon arrival, they located one adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to an area hospital, where lifesaving efforts failed and he was pronounced dead. A second victim, an adult male, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was driven to an area hospital in a privately owned vehicle.
The decedent has been identified as 55 year-old Uyer Barnard Hooper, of Northwest, DC.
Shortly after the shooting on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at approximately 9:00 am a suspect was developed and 27-year-old Dejuan Etheridge of Northeast, DC was arrested. He was charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.”
via google maps
From Alert DC:
“[Shooting] at [0005] hrs at 12th and Franklin ST NE LOF B/M 5-10 black/grey Jacket and dark pants”
355 Cedar Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Gone: My Little Bistro. Central American chicken and sandwich shop.
Incoming: Takoma Yucatan Chicken.”
Old Takoma Business Association reports:
“TACO-ma
353 Cedar St, NW (formerly My Little Bistro)
Tacos and Yucatan chicken plus beer, wine and margaritas.
From the owners of Roscoe’s Pizzeria.
Opening date: TBD
The SpiceSuite
6904 4th St, NW (formerly Sitea Tea)
Spice Bar and Lounge
Opening date: Friday, September 4th.
http://www.thespicesuite.com/”
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Dalton Potter and Jim Kelly are excited to announce that The Potter Violin Company will be adding an additional location in the summer of 2016. Together, they have purchased the historic landmark, the Blair Mansion, on 7711 Eastern Ave in Silver Spring/Takoma Park. The new store will be over 12,000 square feet and will include expanded showrooms, larger work space for luthiers and a large room for recitals, workshops and meetings. Renovations will start soon and the anticipated grand opening is spring of 2016.”
From MPD:
“On July 31, 2015, at approximately 2310 hours, an adult male was walking in the 6300 block of 5th Street, NW, when heard gunshots and realized he had been shot in the right foot. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information concerning this offense is asked to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
This rental is located at 609 Tewkesbury Place, Northwest. The listing says:
“This quaint home w/ traditional floor plan gives the feel of the suburbs while living in the city! In one BR is a small nook that can be used for storage or a computer area. The basement offers lots of additional space for storage and there is a garage space to park a compact vehicle or have more storage. The backyard is a great place to relax and entertain. Takoma Metro .7 miles away!”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $1,700/Mo.