205 Upshur Street, NW previously home to Gumbo Records and DC Treasure.
Thanks to Anna for sending the latest from Wake Me, Shake Me:
“New signage is up on Upshur street for the long-awaited coffee and records shop! Supposedly owned by former slash run folks (RIP)” (more…)
3907 14th Street, NW
Little Coco’s updates on their status after the fire at Chicatana:
“Unfortunately we will be closed through Monday to deep clean for smoke. We will keep you updated if anything changes and we hope to see everyone soon!”
Previously they had shared: (more…)
3903 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Steve for sending from outside Chicatana around 2:45am: “There were a bunch of fire and other emergency vehicles there. I was surprised to see so many.”
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Final Update: Box Alarm – 3900 Block of 14th Street NW
All fire contained to kitchen.
Cause of fire is accidental/mechanical in nature. @DC_DOB, @_DCHealth, and @PepcoConnect requested to scene.
Units going in service shortly.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in the Petworth neighborhood.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 800 block of Taylor Street, Northwest and the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. (more…)
photo by Erin
“Strawberry festival this Saturday at St Paul’s (Rock Creek Church Road and Webster Street, NW) in Petworth!” (more…)
3906(ish) 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Steve for sending: “Just wanted to let you know the Rue Patio is open! They will be open Thursday through Sunday for now. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
First cicada spotted, along Rock Creek Church Rd between the two cemeteries”
STAY TUNED.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
I thought the community might be interested/concerned about an incident this morning in Sherman Circle.
At about 10am Saturday morning man and woman were heard arguing in a blue SUV (maybe a GMC with temp tags) along Kansas Ave just north of Sherman Circle, leading the man walking off into the adjacent grass area, yelling continuing. This escalates to an exchange of glass bottles being thrown at each other. (more…)
via google maps
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Petworth neighborhood.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 800 block of Taylor Street, Northwest and the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. (more…)
