4015 Georgia Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“Walked by this tonight, any readers have any details?”
Ach I had such high hopes! The Pitch opened back in January at Georgia just south of Taylor. I’m not totally giving up hope but history has shown this is never good. Anyone happen to hear what happened?
4034 Georgia Ave, NW
Coming Soon Brightwood Mart – Your Neighborhood Convenience Store. This is the former temporary Safeway pharmacy used while the new Petworth Safeway was being built. It’s at Taylor and Georgia across the street from the YES! Organic Market. Nevermind the name – I was just thinking we could use another good bodega on Georgia Ave…
“Newman Row, first houses built in Petworth 8th Street between Upshur and Varnum, March 1893”
I’ve been doing this blog coming on 9 years now and this might be coolest email I’ve ever received:
“I have found very old photos from my family, who were early builders/residents of DC. Apparently they built a row of houses that were the “first in Petworth” in 1893, back then called Newman’s Row. My paternal grandfather’s family’s name is Newman and the homes were at 8th and Upshur.”
Thanks so much to Connie for sharing her family’s photos – they are jaw droppingly spectacular.
“Newman residence, first in Petworth 1893” (These are Newmans)
“View west from Newman Residence, 8th and Upshur 1893”
“Newman Row Petworth 1894”
8th and Upshur Street, NW Today:
looking north on 8th towards Varnum
looking east on Upshur towards New Hampshire
looking west on Upshur towards Georgia
“Dear PoPville,
So Georgia Avenue not by some considered the most beautiful or esthetically pleasing part of Petworth but you know we love it.We love the community the hellos the fact that we live on a major thoroughfare in DC and we all make it work. Sadly last week we collected six bags of trash(im taking big black bags folks) from the sidewalk.Seriously who just throws trash out of a car these days? Well it turns out lots of people do and tonight I had the displeasure of meeting some of these trash fiends.
At about 8:45pm tonight we witnessed a car pull up, people threw a plate of food out and entered next car. We suggested that the street wasn’t a trash can. Not a suggestion that was taken or well received. Looks like someone had a nice birthday party from the plate of cake I then picked up. How do we stop this sort of thing from happening in our beautiful community?”
Sadly I’ve been wondering the same thing since 2003. I don’t think it can ever be completely stopped. What you did was the best – pick up trash when you see it (within reason of course). It’s frustrating but if folks see you picking up trash – perhaps some will think about it more. Others will not care but at least you made an effort. And know that your efforts are appreciated by many.
Rendering of signage at Georgia and Upshur St, NW
Slim’s Diner update from Craigslist:
“Slim’s Diner seeks GENERAL MANAGER
Slim’s Diner is opening in July at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street in Washington, D.C.
Help us build the best diner in D.C! This important position is responsible for management and oversight of the restaurant, staff, and financial success of the business as a whole. Work with the Chef and Management Group to create a neighborhood star.
Slim’s Diner is coming to Petworth! Slim’s is a traditional diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to the neighborhood. We are committed to providing excellent hospitality, great food and drinks, and building community in Petworth.”
C’mon July!!
3628 Georgia Ave, NW
“When: Sunday, June 14 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: DC Reynolds, 3628 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Cost: $5 entry fee for competitors. $15 suggested donation for attendees
Taste test local brews, socialize, and learn about D.C.’s urban gardening community.
The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with a beer tasting, followed by a sampling of some of NFI’s locally grown produce. Prizes will be awarded for Best Brew, Best Use of a Local Ingredient, Most Creative, and more. Winners will be announced shortly before 7 p.m., after which DC Reynolds will remain open for guests to mix & mingle.
Enter the competition.
Contest rules are available on NFI’s website at www.neighborhoodfarminitiative.org/dc-homebrew-competition. Any fermented beverage brew may be submitted, including but not limited to beer, mead, and kombucha.
We promote the collaborative, sustainable cultivation of food in urban spaces.
All proceeds will benefit the Neighborhood Farm Initiative, a DC-based nonprofit with a focus on residential and small-scale food production in Washington, DC.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user wolfpackWX
“Dear PoPville,
OH MY GOSH. Did anyone else witness the world’s biggest asshole driving down 14th last night/this morning?? [going south past Taylor and Shepherd]
I was awoken by persistent honking around 3:00am. Living on 14th Street I’m used to being woken up by car alarms, sirens, and even the occasional drunk person yelling, however last night was probably the most ridiculous thing I’ve witnessed since I moved to the city. A pick up truck with Maryland plates and what looked like construction equipment in the bed of the truck was driving at a snail’s pace (probably > 5 MPH) and deliberately preventing anyone from passing him. The driver was swerving into oncoming traffic so people couldn’t go around him, and when drivers behind him would honk, he so kindly responded by holding down his horn as if it were all just a fun game. He also came to a complete stop a few times, as if to let people go around him, but when cars would try, he would swerve in front of them again.
To make matters worse, while cars were lining up behind him, I saw him leaning out his window to talk to a group of people who were walking up 14th (not sure if he was harassing them, or if they also thought it was a hilarious game to play at 3:00 in the morning). All of this continued for as long as I could see him from my window, and I could still hear the honking for a few minutes after.
In no way do I blame the drivers who were honking at him; I definitely would have done the same thing. It’s the fact that even at 3 in the morning 14th is a busy street, and yet someone would still act so recklessly just because they think it’s funny. It’s astonishing.
I realize there’s not much we can do at this point, but I’m just curious if anyone else saw this all go down?”
3815 Georgia Ave, NW
At first I didn’t believe this until I remembered this was the White House Correspondents Dinner weekend – so word on the street is that the following visited Chez Billy last night:
Bradley Cooper
Clint Eastwood
Seth Rogen
Woody Harrelson
Tony Romo
14th and Quincy St, NW
Good news from the folks at Lyman’s – Patio’s open!
1648 North Capitol Street, NW at R Street
And check out Pub and the People opening soon in Bloomingdale.
A reader writes:
“The Petworth Safeway [3830 Georgia Ave, NW] is selling bags of chips identified as “Not for Resale.” Is this ok?”
Ed. Note: Also of concern – what the hell is a pasta chip?