Thanks to Amber for sending from the 1300 block of Taylor St, NW.
Petworth
“I saw the passenger point a black gun out the window straight at me, then up into the air and fire”
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via google maps
A reader reports around midnight:
“My husband, two neighbors, and I were outside shoveling our sidewalks around 11:30 pm on the 200 block of Webster NW. We heard a car with loud music coming slowly towards us and we stopped to look at who would be crazy enough to be riding around in this. We heard a loud pop go off, then another pop as the car passed by my neighbor. As the car rolled towards my husband and me, I saw the passenger point a black gun out the window straight at me, then up into the air and fire. The car just kept rolling down Webster and fired 4 more consecutive shots around the 400 block of Webster. My neighbor said the guy had pointed the gun straight at him too before pointing it up in the air to fire. We were no more than a car length away from the car when he pointed the gun straight at us. Needless to say, we were all in total shock and disbelief that these guys were riding around terrorizing people like this. We called the police and they came by to get out info. All anyone of us saw was that it was a white or silver newer model jeep with a thumping sound system and extremely bright, almost blue, headlights. I know that’s not much, but between the blizzard and the gun pointed at us, we didn’t see much else.
Please let the neighborhood know that this is happening. We were totally caught off guard and didn’t even have time to react until the guy already had the gun pointed straight at us. Hopefully they’ll catch these guys before they seriously injure or kill someone.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Today around 12:00 PM, MPD responded to the 4500 block of Illinois Avenue, NW, for the sounds of gunshots. We located an adult male suffering from a gun shot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life threatening.
Anyone with information regarding this offense is asked to call the CIC at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”
Nicole tweets us:
“NH Ave in Petworth is an ice rink. 64 bus crashed just north of Grant Circle. Saw numerous spin outs when walking to Metro. @PoPville”
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
Thank you all for indulging in my recent obsession of birds, yesterday’s will be tough to beat but today we’ll focus on an unusual situation in Petworth. In the building above the YES! Organic Market on Georgia Ave – apparently there are either a ton of birds or someone who’s playing a really loud recording of a ton of birds. A reader captures the scene a bit (though I’m told the video doesn’t do justice to how loud these birds sound):
“This was filmed on Taylor St, a block off of Georgia. My neighbor said she’s emailed the management company for the building that Yes is in, but hasn’t received a response.
What on earth is up with the loud recording of bird noises on Georgia by Yes? This has been going on for days, only at night.”
Video after the jump. (more…)
4328 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Brian for sending an update on Cafe Le Pain:
“Just stopped in for another crepe (the Creation Crepe) – another winner!”
From Petworth Citizen (829 Upshur St, NW):
“We are hosting a fundraiser at Petworth Citizen for the Punk Archive on Thursday from 6-8pm.
Did you know that DC houses a major, growing punk music archive? DCPL started the archive as part of its Washingtoniana project to collect and preserve DC’s history.
This Thursday from 6-8pm, we’re teaming up with the DC Punk Archive as they take over the Reading Room. From 6-8, 10% of all proceeds will go to DCPL and the Punk Archive. Bartender Carlie Steiner will offer a special menu, including a taster of her brand new Variations of a Theme series.”
Petworth is very lucky to have them both.
The Great American Cooking Story
Episode 06. Washington, D.C.
“Cheers.”
Directed, Produced, Filmed, Edited and Narrated By Clara RitgerWashington, D.C. is the city that inspired this documentary series, exploring the role of restaurants in revitalizing neighborhoods. There’s so much good food, and such a premium on real estate in the city, that new restaurants are opening up in neighborhoods on the far corners of the District. Off the beaten path, those neighborhoods are often home to the city’s minority residents, and when new restaurants and businesses start to change the face of a neighborhood, those residents risk getting pushed out as developers buy up properties to build high rises targeted at a wealthier, whiter demographic.
One such neighborhood in the middle of change is Petworth. The Petworth area is a historically black neighborhood, but that’s clearly changing. I met with Jeremy Gifford of DC Reynolds and Paul Ruppert of the Petworth Citizen and Reading Room to talk about what they can do to help bring the community together as economic forces work to drive it apart. The secret might be in a neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name.
“Dear PoPville,
I lost him on January 13.
He’s a male,
Pomeranian,
4yrs old,
small (about 9lbs),
black with white snout & paw tips,
wearing a collar with three tags that are green, yellow, and red.
The red tag has his name (Noche) and my phone number.
I lost him in the Petworth area in DC.
I’m offering a reward.
256-289-1847”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Brett Weinstein
“Dear PoPville,
Last Tuesday (1/5), I was walking home from work shortly before 6pm. I was heading North on 9th St. NW. Just below the corner of Allison St., I saw a group of 5 or 6 boys who looked to be between 12 and 15 years old heading in my direction. I didn’t give it much thought, but as we passed by each other, without any warning, one of them punched me on the side of the head and knocked me to the ground.
Fortunately, they kept moving, and by the time I was back on my feet, they were already well down the block. They made no attempt to rob me or inflict any more blows on me, but obviously it was pretty unpleasant. I had previously heard reports of kids playing the so-called “Knock-Out Game” but hadn’t give the idea much credence. It appears, however, that this is a real thing and that it’s happening right here in Petworth, so I urge everyone to be extra careful when out on the streets after dark.”
Ed. Note: In the past talk of the “Knock-Out Game” has veered the discussion off course, I think that the important element of this note is that there was another unprovoked attack by teens where nothing was stolen.