Petworth

“Some hooligan had opened the OJ – This used to be such a great country. I don’t know what happened.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Picture it: the Fourth the July 2015. I woke up, shuffled what’s-his-name out of my room so I could plan brunch with my loved ones, and got excited to celebrate America the way Jesus intended: with mimosas.

We popped on over to our local Safeway, the one by the Georgia Ave metro. We gathered supplies and merrily sauntered back to our apartment to put on some Dolly Parton and make a scrumptious brunch. For America.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a bottle of delicious orange juice with a broken seal. Some hooligan had opened the OJ, removed the protective safety seal, and did God-knows-what with it before putting it back on the shelf.

And this isn’t the first time it has happened! I bought tainted crunchy peanut butter once too. I don’t know why people are tampering with the food at Safeway, but shoppers should be extra careful to make sure the products they’re buying haven’t been opened by some roving pack of miscreants.

This used to be such a great country. I don’t know what happened.

Happy 4th! 🇺🇸👏🏼🇺🇸👏🏼🇺🇸”

Slash Run opening slightly delayed in Petworth but they Got Chief Ike’s old Mural of Marion Barry Riding a Tiger!!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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201 Upshur St, NW

Slash Run was hoping to open today in the former El Limeno space, sadly:

“Hey folks, we’re not going to make Monday’s planned opening date, sorry! Final inspections taking a bit longer due to the holiday weekend. Stand by, we’ll announce soon!”

But this is pretty cool:

“installed Chief Ike’s (RIP) famed mural in our entrance hallway. Marion Barry riding a tiger”

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“someone is going in at night while people are sleeping just taking wallets and purses”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader sends with a rather disconcerting note from a detective attached:

“I have had a few Burglary 1’s in the Petworth area where someone is going in at night while people are sleeping just taking wallets and purses occasionally small laptops or cell phones.”

MPD included with the video above:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a pair of Burglary I incidents which occurred on Friday, May 29, 2015, in the 900 block of Quincy Street, NW, and on June 12, 2015 in the 1400 block of Monroe Street, NW. The subject was subsequently captured by surveillance cameras.

DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. Your assistance is appreciated by your community. CCN 15-078-881/15-087-343.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”

Uh Oh – “Large Sink Hole” Alert

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Alerts DC:

“DC Police reports that there is a large sink hole in the roadway in the 4800 block of 7th Street NW. 7th Street is closed between Emerson St and Delafield Pl NW. Please avoid the area. Use an alternate route.”

Dog Found at GA ave and Randolph across from Safeway

By Prince Of Petworth

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“As our neighbor was walking to work this morning she found a small dog close to the Safeway in Petworth. He appears to be male and not neutered. He doesn’t have any tags or a collar. She called animal protection and he is hanging out in our backyard until they get here. I’m attaching a picture of him here. The owner / anyone looking for him can get in touch with the Humane Society – once he is checked in, he’ll be on their website.”

The Twisted Horn, coming to Petworth, Popping Up at Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont starting July 1st

By Prince Of Petworth

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819 Upshur Street, NW

From a press release:

“Chef/Owner Jamie Leeds is thrilled to present an exclusive look at her newest concept, The Twisted Horn, starting July 1st at the Up Bar located at Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge, 1624 Q St NW, D.C., 20009. From 10PM-Close every Wednesday of July, the second floor bar area will transform into The Twisted Horn Pop-Up for guests to sample the beverage program’s anticipated offerings. The crew behind the newest venture, led by General Manager Megan Coyle, just couldn’t wait any longer to start slinging craft drinks and small bites.

The pop-up will feature flavorful creations including the Louisiana Purchase (Cognac, Dry & Red Vermouth, Muddled Cucumber, Benedictine) as well as variations of classics similar to the Saboteur Sling (a take on the Singapore Sling, using savory Jalapeño & Ramp Infused Gin to balance the sweetness of the original cocktail). Microlocal snacks such as Gordy’s Pickle Jar, alongside various cheeses and charcuterie from The Twisted Horn’s menu will also be available.

Following the weekly pop-up, the permanent space is slated to open this fall at 819 Upshur Street NW in the Petworth neighborhood of The District. The seasonally driven drink list and menu will rely heavily on locally sourced and housemade ingredients to elevate the neighborhood bar into a craft cocktail experience.”

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