3911 Georgia Avenue, NW
Speaking of…
Shubha J writes:
“Homestead has been years in the making, but painting the front sign has to mean one step closer right??”
Petworth
From an email:
“The third annual Celebrate Petworth festival will take place on June 4 on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW from 11am to 5pm.
There will be several different bands playing throughout the day, a kids and fitness stage, Dog Show, 5K Run, Basketball Tournament, and History Tent. Something for everyone. For details on the day, please check out www.celebratepetworth.org.
#CelebratePetworth is a FREE neighborhood festival organized by and for the residents of Petworth DC and surrounding neighborhoods, celebrating creativity, diversity, culture, people, and quality of life — i.e., all the stuff that makes Petworth an awesome community and wonderful place to live!”
Georgia and Taylor St, NW
A reader and witness passed on a note she wrote to Ward 4 Councilman Todd:
“I hate to write this because I have tried to believe that the Ward 4 police are really not as bad as their reputation. I hate to have to agree with what seems to be the common view.
I was picking up milk at Yes! Organic around 10:15 today. While I was there, a guy who has stolen things from them many times (I’ve see the camera images they have) came in and the employees rushed out to catch him. When I went out to see what was going on, the very nice manager had him held down to the ground and some other employees had his legs held down. There was basically no weight being put on him and they were not causing him pain. Despite this, the man kept yelling that he was in pain.
MANY people called 911 MANY times. We were waiting for over TEN MINUTES for the police to finally arrive. When one person called, the dispatcher even said “oh is this the thing at Yes! grocery store” (completely non-interested). It was very scary as a neighbor that it would take this long for police to come, especially to an area a few blocks from the metro where we have had such violence. Was there really no one in the area?
At this point, the manager and the employees were trying to allow the guy to stand up but still keep him at the location. He bolted just as the 1 police car arrived. I was right there, so I pointed to her which way he went. She literally just idled there, waiting at the light with her turn signal on! People were yelling for her to turn on her lights and go after him. She just sat there! She finally turned (still no lights or sirens on). I did see them down the block so they must have caught her. I offered to be a non-employee witness because I was there the whole time- and wanted to make sure that they employees didn’t get charged with anything because of his outrageous claims that they were restraining him. What are citizens to do when the police don’t show? It was not like they wanted to be there with him rather than have the police handle it. The police women gave no care to the situation and was not taking it seriously.
Please follow up on this directly. Our police should be there to protect our peace. Small businesses like Yes! do so much for our community and are always welcoming and kind. They cannot stay in business if people steal from them. The police in our Ward should take these issues seriously.
Ironically, on the way home (just a few blocks away), I saw a police car just cruising down the street, the driver enjoying the day with the windows down and eating cookies. I hate to say it, but I have no faith in the police for Ward 4.”
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809 Upshur Street, NW
In other Upshur Street restaurant news a reader reports:
“I was walking by Timber pizza and they were testing out the pizza oven with some good looking pies. I talked to the owner briefly, and he said he hopes to be open in 8-80 days. They’re waiting on Pepco and then city inspections. Based on Slim’s progress, I’ll set my expectations at 800 days.”
And in seriously happening – your “Chesapeake Bay crab house” opens in the former Crane & Turtle space tomorrow at noon! Menu and full hours at Cappy’s Crabs here.
828 Upshur Street, NW
A reader reports Wednesday around 5:30pm:
“As I was stepping off the 60 bus on Rock Creek Church Road at Webster, a black SUV smashed into the bus after having zigzagged his way at high speed up the road. The driver got out of his disabled vehicle and ran up the road, but people in the neighborhood chased him down and pinned him down until the cops got there. Fortunately no one seems to be seriously hurt, but the poor bus driver is pretty shaken up.
This is 5 days after a neighborhood walk through with DDoT and local officials about the unsafe traffic on this block.”
3710 14th Street, NW
Taqueria Habanero not sitting idly by waiting for Mezcalero to open up on the strip. Hopefully the strip can support both and hurrah for more outdoor seating!!
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
A poem by Charlie:
“Hey, Slim,
Slim.
Slim.
Hey, Slim.
Sliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim. Slimmm!
Slimslimslimslimslimslimslimslimslimslimslim! SLIM! SLIM! SLIM!!!
Slim.
Hey, Slim.
Better be good.”
On Monday Slim’s posted: “We have 4 inspections scheduled for this week. Getting closer!”
3911 14th Street, NW
Let’s see if the El Sol love translates to Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana.
“Our name has changed but our brand will not.”
3911 14th Street, NW
This rental is located at 830 Shepherd Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“BEAUTIFUL LT FILLED 1Br/1Ba in HOT HOT HOT Petworth, on 2nd Floor above commercial space; 1 BLOCK to NEW SAFEWAY, YES! ORGANIC and 2 BLOCKS TO METRO, YES! ORGANIC, CHEZ BILLY BISTRO AND MUCH MUCH MORE. $1650 with FAB Cook’s kitchen, bath & Beautiful Hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings & flooded with sunlight. AVAILABLE JUNE 1. Vouchers Welcome.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,650/Mo.
From an email:
“Commemorate Memorial Day with guided tours of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, more commonly known as the Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery. Located in Petworth and visited by President Abraham Lincoln, the Soldiers’ Home National Cemetery is the first national cemetery (est. 1861) and also serves as the final resting place for John Logan, who formalized Memorial Day celebrations in 1868 and the namesake of Logan Circle.
President Lincoln’s Cottage will partner with the Armed Forces Retirement Home and Arlington National Cemetery for tours and a wreath laying ceremony at Logan’s mausoleum, which will highlight the history of the Soldiers’ Home Cemetery, notable people buried there, and the history of Memorial Day.
WHEN: MONDAY, MAY 30
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY AT CEMETERY
10:00 AM
CEMETERY TOURS
10:45 AM and 12:30 PM
Attendees are asked to gather at the bandstand adjacent to President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home 30 minutes prior to each ceremony/tour to be escorted to the Soldiers’ Home Cemetery.”