Thanks to Jeff for sending these phenomenal photos of a rainbow hitting smack dab in the middle of Grant Circle and our beloved tree, from the other night: (more…)
Petworth
via google maps
Ed. Note: A reader reported to me at 12:11am “Just heard what sounded like 30+ gunshots near 11th and Irving. Never heard that many in my entire life in dc”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest, D.C.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the intersection of 10th and Spring Road, Northwest for the sound of gunshots. Officers located three victims near the listed location. An adult male was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds, and after all lifesaving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead on scene. An adult female and a teenage male were also located suffering gunshot wounds. (more…)
From an email:
“Petworth PorchFest is coming back for a fourth year on Saturday, April 27th. We’ll have live music on porches across the Petworth neighborhood from 2-6pm and on the main stage at the Petworth Recreation Center (801 Taylor St NW) from 5-8pm. (more…)
Thanks to Kevin for sending: “In front of the newly renovated Raymond school 4th district. Functional art for seating as well. Rock Creek Ch Rd.”
Beautiful!
This rental is located in Petworth. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
4532 Georgia Ave, NW
WBJ reports not only has the Petworth location closed but the “Southern-style chicken and fish fry eatery files for bankruptcy.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the Petworth space.
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if you know anything about why a couple of years ago the Old Soldiers Home started (and has continued) playing the bugle every morning and evening? (more…)
819 Upshur Street, NW
From an email:
“San Matteo is launching brunch this Saturday April 6th. The menu is Italian- inspired, featuring some new dishes and some nostalgic classics. (more…)
Noah reported at 8:30pm Saturday night: “shots fired by the georgia ave metro – just passed by on my walk home from dinner. 8 or 9 shots fired”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation (more…)
3910 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Anejo at 14th and Randolph now has a window doing breakfast tacos and burritos. I ordered the platanitos and bacon tacos and they were delicious. (more…)