Neighborhoods

Fresh Baguette coming to Cleveland Park!

By Prince Of Petworth


3500 block of Connecticut Ave, NW. I’m not sure exactly where they are thinking of coming but there are a number of spaces for lease near metro

Things are continuing to come up aces in Cleveland Park. First Captain Cookie soft opened (grand opening Saturday), Thai Love is getting close to opening and the Little Black Bird wine bar opens today. Now, I’m hearing that a Fresh Baguette is going to come to Cleveland Park somewhere near the metro.

Update: ANC rep Tammy Gordon says “it’s going in next to the OrangeTheory!”

STAY TUNED.

“Wanted Escapee – last seen approximately 3:30 pm, in the 900 block of 23rd Street, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from a reader around 6pm who received an: “alert saying all evening classes and activities at GW are cancelled and to remain sheltering in place and if outside avoid 23rd Street NW.”

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense. He was previously arrested on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and charged with a Homicide offense.

Christopher Patrick Haynes, pictured below, is described as a 30-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 205 pounds with a medium brown complexion. Haynes has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at approximately 3:30 pm, in the 900 block of 23rd Street, Northwest, last seen wearing a black T-shirt and a grey shorts underneath a white body suit. (more…)

Happy 25th(!!) Anniversary to Tryst

By Prince Of Petworth


2459 18th Street, NW

From Tryst:

“Tryst Coffeehouse opened its doors in September 1998 with the simple goal of building meaningful connections, one animal cracker at a time. Over the years, Tryst has become synonymous with community. “Thank you to all of our employees and patrons, both past and present, for the lasting imprint you’ve made on Tryst… transforming it into what we’ve always envisioned: Washington, DC’s very own ‘community living room,’” Tryst posted on Facebook earlier this month.

To celebrate 25 years of service, Tryst is throwing it back to the early days with a 90’s-themed bash on Saturday, September 9th. (more…)

Today* in Corgis*** around Town – “Yes, these are goats on leashes wearing diapers”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jeff for sending from Downtown yesterday:

“Yes, these are goats on leashes wearing diapers. No, I do not have an explanation. But they were very, very cute.”

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

Makers Union will Replace the Matchbox that closed in Cathedral Commons

By Prince Of Petworth


3701 Newark Street, NW

Yesterday we learned that the Matchbox in Cathedral Commons had closed. Props the Yellow Liner who guessed correctly: “My guess would be Makers Union, since that’s been expanding locally, including a location that was going to be a Matchbox at the Wharf. I could see a gastropub doing pretty well in that location, though I would much prefer something that’s less corporate, less chain-like, and more committed to quality.”

Makers Union coming soon sign now up: (more…)

“they started work at 5:30”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I live near the Engine 8 fire station in Hill East and while I admit it’s a little less awful than your recurring series, it’s still not great!

They’ve been replacing the roof at the fire station for the past couple weeks and this has resulted in lots of noise every morning because they start bright and early (including on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend). Today they’ve gone to the next level — they started work at 5:30 in the morning, (more…)

Update: 3 arrested. Multiple People Shot, One Killed, around 4:30pm Yesterday in SW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD: “Update: Detectives from @DCPoliceDept Homicide Branch arrested three people overnight for First Degree Murder While Armed (Felony Murder) in connection to Tuesday afternoon’s shooting in the 200 block on M Street, Southeast. Additional details will be released later today.”

KG reported at 5:02pm Tuesday: “huge police presence at 2nd and M SW in front of Valo apartments, husband said he heard tons of gunshots, a short break, and then more gunshots. Gotta be at least 12-15 cars responding.”

From MPD: “1D Shooting Investigation in the 200 block of M Street SW Lookout for black sedan with 3 B/M’s.”

The Washington Post reported: “All five were shot inside a residence in the 200 block of M Street SW, said Assistant Police Chief Carlos Heraud in a brief statement given near the scene.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

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