Petworth

“Rue Cafe’s trellis is almost complete”

By Prince Of Petworth


3906(ish) 14th Street, NW

“Coffee has become a commodity. On every corner is yet another coffee shop, selling yet another sugary flavored something. We want to bring you an authentic experience of how coffee should be enjoyed. At the Rue Cafe on 14th Street, enjoy the elements of the traditional Ethiopian coffee experience. Whether you need a place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch, study or work with free wi-fi, or hang out with friends, the Rue welcomes you!”

Update:

Thanks to Steve for sending the latest from Rue Cafe:

“It looks like a week or two until it’s completely finished!” (more…)

“Sustainable Fashion Celebration Takes Over Upshur Street – Saturday!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“The vibrant Upshur Street corridor in Petworth will transform into a sustainable fashion and local shopping destination on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM. This community-centered celebration marks the grand reopening of beloved local institutions Fia’s Fabulous Finds and Elephant in My Room in their expanded locations. (more…)

Signs of the Times

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jeremy for sending from Grant Circle:

“these kids ain’t playin’ any time soon…”

About that other Big Police Presence on Georgia Ave. Another Shooting, It appears a Police Officer Shot a Suspect

By Prince Of Petworth

ICYMI: There were shots fired, by a police officer, just before 4pm at Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW.

From MPD just before 7pm:

“MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. One suspect has been shot. No condition at this time. Additional information forthcoming. PIO on the scene.”

“MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:

3300-3500 blocks of Georgia Avenue, NW, between Lamont Street and Newton Place
Westbound lanes in the 500-600 blocks of Park Road, NW, between Warder Street and Georgia Avenue”

Full police report: (more…)

About the Big Police Presence near the Petworth Metro – Shots Fired by a Police Officer

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW

Readers reported just before 4pm: “Big police presence in Georgia Ave between Otis and New Hampshire Ave. helicopter circling as well.”

“Multiple shots. May have been related to police traffic stop at Quebec and Georgia.”

From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting near the area of Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW. At this time, no one has been struck. Additional information forthcoming. PIO en route to the scene.”

A bit earlier MPD reported a shooting on 14th: (more…)

Update from CINDER: “We’re hopeful we can continue those negations and find a path forward that lets us continue serving this community we love so much.” – “Cinder BBQ being evicted?” Fingers Crossed They Work This Out!!

By Prince Of Petworth


800 Upshur Street, NW

Update from CINDER:

“This came out of nowhere. We had been in active dialogue with the landlord to sort out payments owed to both parties – including back rent from the previous tenant which we are indemnified from, money owed to us from the numerous times the landlord failed to pay the building’s water bill and we had to close, as well as reduced rent during Covid.

We were in the middle of figuring out a payment plan that was fair to both parties, and then they went radio silent. We’re hopeful we can continue those negations and find a path forward that lets us continue serving this community we love so much.”

Ed. Note: Cinder is beloved in Petworth, and beyond. Really hope they can work this out.

“Dear PoPville,

Just saw a guy taping this to the window: (more…)

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