Thanks to Wayne for sending Sunday: “Older than xmas trees?! 8th and H St NE.”
Last Pumpkin in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
Neighborhoods
Thanks to Walter for sending: “looks like NPS put out some signs to warn about Turkeys on the ART.”
Ed. Note: In November 2021 a reader recounted another incident on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail near the aquatic gardens. More recently in February a reader recounted an unprovoked attack “had to get a tetanus shot and antibiotics”. In response to that post I received multiple messages about similar incidents.
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8th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Mason and Greens, a zero-waste bulk refill store and vegan grocery is opening soon in Eastern market!”
From Mason and Greens:
“We are so excited to be opening up our second shop in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. We plan to open summer 2022. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating two traffic fatalities resulting from a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a group of outdoor seated patrons that occurred on Friday, March 11, 2022, in the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 12:17 pm, a 2008 Subaru Forester was traveling south through a parking lot in the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW at an apparent high rate of speed. (more…)
Thanks to Bill for sharing: “18th and Q. 10:40 pm” (more…)
501 G Street, NW (below Bantam King)
From an email:
“It’s a celebration of the Free State of Maryland Friday, March 25th! Our team will be shaking up Maryland-themed cocktails and our taps will be taken over by Maryland breweries all night long. These names aren’t the usual suspects, we’ve curated a list of favorites from small, but mighty, breweries all over Maryland including: (more…)
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share for the regular fix please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. AdoPtville is run by a volunteer who compiles these pets weekly from local shelters.
Meet Chance! Chance is a very friendly 9 m/o, 40 lb Collie mix who is always eager to say hello to people and other animals. Easily adaptable to new situations, he swiftly settled in and is already better at leash walking than his fosters’ two resident dogs! He also quickly learned the word “sit.” Chance trusts easily and seeks out his human’s company. He is often snuggled next to his humans while hanging out and is the perfect blend of playful and mellow. While he loves to play and chew toys, he also easily calms down and relaxes. Chance does well with a few daily walks and enjoys playing at the dog park as well as fetch with his person. Chance is such a sweet dog and will make his adopter so happy! Apply today to bring him home at bit.ly/adoptablechance.
Loki is a super chill guy, whose absolute number one priority is love and affection from his human pals. He’s the sort of cat who runs up to the door when you get home and will greet you with his one-of-a-kind silly meow and deep gentlemanly purr. If you’re sitting on the couch, he’ll be there in no time to keep you company and snuggle up in a cat loaf by your side. His foster family calls him a “big orange teddy bear of a cat” who will purr up a storm. All this low key, affectionate 7 y/o, 8 lb DSH needs to be happy is the love of a forever home. Could that home be yours? Loki sure hopes so. Apply today at bit.ly/adoptloki!
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Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update crash with multiple injuries 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. #DCsBravest transported 8 patients to area hospitals. 5 of those are critical. Currently 3 additional treated and released on scene. No entrapment and no structural damage.”
One reader reports: “I heard the crash and immediately went outside and saw tables everywhere and the car on top of people. Immediately men ran out of nowhere to help lift the SVU off of a woman who is trapped. Not sure if that is the woman who has passed away or not. It was horrific and scary and there were tears everywhere. My friend who was sitting out side said it looked like the person meant to press the brakes quickly but instead accelerated quickly. Starbucks closed for the day as did most places around.”
DC Fire and EMS reports:
“Crash with Mass casualty incident declared 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. Vehicle struck outside seating area of restaurant. #DCsBravest triaging multiple patients. No structural damage.”
From AlertDC: “DCFEMS reports the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, between Livingston Street and Morrison Street NW, will be closed until further notice due to a vehicle crash. Please use an alternate route.” (more…)
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4530 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“From being the first to supply the now-famous “Landfill Harmonic” Paraguayan children with instruments to servicing nearly 100 instruments for D.C.’s Jefferson Academy, over the past 20 years, D.C.’s Middle C Music (4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW) has been a pillar of the local community and beyond. When word got out in 2004 that the nearby Best Buy was going to build a music store, the community successfully organized on Middle C’s behalf and Best Buy pulled out. Since inception, there has been three “Middle C Music Day Recognition” as voted by D.C. City Council.
And on March 19 they’re celebrating 20 years in Tenleytown. (more…)
via Pepe’s Pizza
From a press release:
“Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (widely-known as “Pepe’s Pizza”), an iconic Connecticut-based eatery, will open its first DMV location March 21 at Bethesda’s Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd.
Founded in New Haven by Frank Pepe in 1925, who immigrated to the United States in 1909 at the age of 16, Pepe’s Pizza is the originator of New Haven-style pizza, which is characterized by its signature crispy yet chewy, slightly charred crust.
Inspired by the look and feel of the original New Haven location, Pepe’s Pizza of Bethesda evokes the original’s comfort, familiarity, and tradition. (more…)