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Update on Intern, Andres Correa, Hit by Car Friday Morning: “He endured two grueling surgeries this weekend and may lose his leg so needless to say we are all devastated by the accident and want to do everything we can to help him.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Andres Correa via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

One of our members, Andres Correa, was hit by a car and seriously injured on Friday morning as he was crossing Georgia Ave making his way to a 6 am workout. A Northwestern student, Andres was staying in Howard University housing while participating in a summer internship program. Friday was the last day of his internship and rather than heading home on Saturday to get ready for his next semester at Northwestern, he’s been in critical care in the ICU and has already had two major surgeries. (more…)

Saturday 5pm: “The victim got a notice that someone was inside his condo”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 5:00 pm, Fourth District members responded for a burglary that occurred in the 500 block of Park road NW. The victim reported that the suspect entered his condo by coming in the patio door while he was in his back room. The victim got a notice that someone was inside his condo and while investigating he observed the suspect in his front room attempting to steal his property. (more…)

“Nearly three miles of Georgia avenue will be free of vehicular traffic between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.” on October 5th

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Let me tell you about back in the day…

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District will host its inaugural Open Streets event on Saturday, October 5, 2019, along Georgia Avenue, NW. Nearly three miles of the avenue will be free of vehicular traffic between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., allowing residents to walk along and in the roadway and enjoy a wide range of activities for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. (more…)

Atlas Brew Works Festbier Release Party at The Midlands Beer Garden in Park View Tomorrow (8/1)

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Ivy City brewery Atlas Brew Works will release its seasonal German-style Festbier in the Tap Room on Friday, August 2. Lighter in both color and body than most Oktoberfest beers, Festbier is a more drinkable lager with its sweet bread notes, orange blossom aromas, and clean yeast profile. In celebration of Festbier’s Tap Room release and the new, colorful can design, guests are invited to party with the Atlas team at The Midlands Beer Garden on Thursday, August 1. (more…)

Brazilian American Cultural Center Grand Opening in Park View August 24th

By Prince Of Petworth


3001 Sherman Ave NW, at the corner of Columbia

Thanks to Amanda for sending an update on the former Stop & Go market space: “They are steadily renovating and I have seen them holding capoeira classes a few times as I walked past. A new banner just went up that says something like Brazilian American Cultural Center. It says grand opening August 24th. Samba, Portuguese, Capoeira, cooking, film…looks interesting!” (more…)

Daytime Shots Fired in Dupont near the Phillips Saturday; Shooting Saturday Night on Sherman Ave in Pleasant Plains; Sunday Morning Shooting/Carjacking in Woodridge; Shooting at 11th and U St, NW Saturday morning now a homicide; 4 people shot 9pm Sunday night in Brentwood

By Prince Of Petworth


Sherman Ave NW between Euclid and Fairmont

From MPD Saturday:

“Location of incident: in the rear of 2200 Q Street, NW.

At approximately 12:00 pm., a suspect fired a weapon at the listed location.

Members on the scene recovered two shell casings. No victim, no vehicle, or property were damaged.

Also, no weapon was recovered. If you have tips, video or other information related to this incident, please call our Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. If you prefer text, please send to our text tip line at 50411.”

From MPD Sunday/Saturday night 1am (see photo above): (more…)

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