“Dear PoPville,
On Tuesday what at first appeared to be a flock camera has been installed outside my building at the corner of Randolph and 13th NW. It looks like it may actually be a Miovision Scout Plus – one of the temporary traffic counters the city uses to count cars, bikes and other traffic for engineering studies – rather than a new Flock police camera. (more…)
via google maps
From AlertDC Tuesday night around 9:15pm:
“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Armed Carjacking at Taylor Street and 7th Street, NW. Lookout for is for (3) suspects, 15-17 years old, (more…)
around 7th and Upshur Street, NW
Trees are still falling after Thursday’s storm!! This one was sent to us on Sunday morning from Petworth just demolishing backyard fences: (more…)
808 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Z. for sending the notice posted next door to Room 808 at 806 Upshur Street, NW: (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was excited to return to the shiny new Petworth Wendy’s but I sure won’t be returning. I arrived around 8:00 p.m. Sunday. There were 10 or so people at the counter awaiting their food when I ordered my chicken sandwich at the kiosk. About 10 minutes later, (more…)
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW most recently home to HU.SPORIA
Not finding much info about Fast & Fresh kitchen yet but surely the service and cuisine will be not only fast but also fresh: (more…)
4200 Kansas Ave, NW just off Georgia Ave
From the DC Public Library:
“The Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW, reopened to the public Sunday, August 23, after a nine-month renovation carried out by DC Public Library with Moya Design Partners (MOYA) as interior architect and Chiaramonte Construction Company as general contractor. The renovation creates a brighter, more comfortable building designed around how people use the library today.
The updated interior draws on the library’s existing architectural character, including original millwork, fireplace mantels, and the terrazzo entry, while selecting a set of materials that are suited for contemporary library service. (more…)
4000 Georgia Ave, NW at Shepherd
The PoPville gas station beat DOES NOT SLEEP!
Thanks to Lydia for sending the latest yesterday from Petworth: “Down goes the 7/11 on Georgia Ave…”
Updates as we learn what becomes of the space.
3919 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
MetroLeaf officially closed Monday. I am extremely proud of the community connections we made in Petworth. Having the customers say they appreciate the community services we provided and that most of all they will miss my staff was the best.”
3815 Georgia Avenue, NW
“SETA OASIS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | DMV Caribbean Food”
Thanks to Nichole for also sending word about the closure/for lease sign up at the Seta Oasis space: (more…)