A reader reports: “This letter was on my door today at 3800 New Hampshire Ave, NW. This is insane!” Read More

From MPD:

“ADW-Gun 2100 block of 4th Street Northeast

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 2042 hours the victims report that a dark colored sedan pulled into the block and parked. An unidentified suspect then exited the vehicle and shot at the victims and then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle was last seen Westbound on Rhode Island Avenue Northeast. The suspect was described by the victims as a black male wearing a ski type mask. This case is actively being investigated by the Fifth District detectives office.”

and

“The Fourth District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a weapon that occurred on March 24, 2020, at approximately 11:48 P M in the 300 block of Allison Street NW. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”

Photo by Beth Scott

Thanks to Beth (and Vieshnavi) for sending this unfortunate site in Petworth this morning. Fortunately Stephen has the answer: Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a weapon that occurred on March 23, 2020, at approximately 2:55 P M in the rear of the 700 Block of Shepard St NW in the south alley. A grey color vehicle was observed fleeing the scene and evidence was recovered. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”

and

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was notified earlier today that a second member of the Department has tested positive for COVID-19. The member has been quarantined and is now resting and recovering at home. Read More

Thanks to Mary for sharing: “Not encouraging people to be out and about, but I took my elderly neighbor’s dog for a good long walk yesterday and ran across this gem. I didn’t come across the other members of the arts walk, but hopefully they will enjoy being spotlighted!” Read More

3910 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Steve for sending. Anyone stop in this weekend? Read More

Photo by Paige B

From DCFD:

“Update 2 Alarm Fire 4400 block N. Hampshire Ave NW. all visible fire extinguished. Working on hotspots. Aggressive firefighting by #DCsBravest prevented spread of fire to other attached homes in the row. @RedCrossNCR requested for at least 7 displacements.” Read More

Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW (formerly Sweet Mango Cafe)

Thanks to Manny for sending: “Demolition is officially taking down the old Sweet Mango building.”

You can see what’s coming here and the original plans were to have the Chuck Brown mural repainted on the new development.

I also stopped by this weekend to take some photos for posterity: Read More

This rental is located at Shepherd near Kansas Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2250 / 2br – 1083ft2 – 2 bed 2 full bath close to metro, close to metro. Available now (Petworth) Read More

This rental is located at 829 Randolph Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3995 / 4br – 2286ft2 – Renovated and Spacious 4BD/2.5BA Rowhome Available Now in Petworth! Read More