221 Upshur Street, NW
Back in February we saw House of Falafel was coming to the former Fat Daddy’s space on Upshur Street. The awning’s been up for months but sadly the windows remain papered over.
Petworth
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Between 7 and 7:30 p.m. tonight, nearly a dozen DCFD and MPD vehicles were at intersection of Georgia Avenue and Webster Street, closing off Georgia between Varnum and Allison Streets, as well as Webster between Iowa and Kansas Avenues. We heard what sounded like a police megaphone outside for a few minutes, so we poked our heads out and saw this.
According to one first responder that I spoke to, it was “just a small kitchen fire,” at 908 Webster Street, but it’s easy to see from some of these photos that there must have been enough smoke to soot up the side of the attached home. One bystander noted that none of the home’s windows had been busted and there was no smoke left in the air, so they must have responded quick.”
“Cottage Conversation This Thursday!
Lincoln’s Citadel: The Civil War in Washington, DC
“Lincoln’s Citadel sets a new standard for research and insight into wartime Washington. Kenneth Winkle has taken the political intrigue of the nation’s besieged capital and turned it into the setting for a remarkable series of human stories about the ordinary men and women who rallied to help President Lincoln save the Union.”
– Matthew Pinsker, author of Lincoln’s Sanctuary.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Cottage Conversation
with Dr. Kenneth J. Winkle
Author of Lincoln’s Citadel: The Civil War in Washington, DC
Reception: 6:00pm / Robert H. Smith
Visitor Education Center
Lecture: 6:30pm / President Lincoln’s Cottage
Tickets: Reception, $10 / Lecture, $10
FREE for members at $250+ level
Reservations Required
Email [email protected] or
Call 202-829-0436 x31232″
I’ve always thought President Lincoln’s Cottage should get more exposure. Glad to see this addition at the entrance on the corner of Upshur and Rock Creek Church Rd, NW.
829 Upshur Street, NW
The Post’s Tom Sietsema asks Petworth Citizen looks good, but doesn’t the neighborhood deserve better food? A sample:
“Chicken wings are crisp but scrawny, dull despite their marinade of ginger, garlic and soy sauce. Indeed, they’re the kind of grub you might expect to see at a bowling alley or a breast-aurant, but hardly in a contemporary city setting.
There’s no drinking away the cooking, by the way; the cocktails lack balance.”
Brutal – for those who have been to the Petworth Citizen – agree or disagree?
5335 Georgia Ave, NW
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing which occurred in the 5300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
On Friday, November 15, 2013 at approximately 2:16 am, police officers from the Fourth District responded to the 5300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest for the report of a traffic accident. Upon their arrival, they located an unconscious adult female suffering from an apparent stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim was later transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, pending an autopsy.
The decedent is identified as 40 year-old Candance Reed of Northwest, Washington, DC.
On Thursday, November 21, 2013, at approximately 11:50 am, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 36 year-old Michael Anthony Coleman of Northeast, Washington, D.C. He was charged with Murder Two while Armed in connection to the homicide of Candance Reed.”
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From @DCPoliceDept:
“Shooting-1854hours-300 Delafield Pl NW-S-1, dark comp, wearing all black clothing”
More info when it becomes available.
Update from MPD:
“At 6:45 pm today in an alley in the 300 block of Delafield Pl NW, a complainant reports he was approached by an individual who attempted to rob him following a brief conversation. The suspect produced a gun and shot the complainant then fled the scene in an unknown direction. The complainant sustained an apparent gunshot wound which is non-life threatening and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
The only look out we have at this time is for a black male, dark complexioned, with nothing further.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099”
This rental is located at 722 Rock Creek Church Road, Northwest:
The listing says:
“A must see– this totally renovated two-story home with exposed brick wall, glistening hardwood floors throughout, 2 master bedrooms, 2 full baths w/ceramic tile, new kitchen w/granite counters, built-in microwave, 5 ceiling fans, intercom, security camera, deck, and much more! One block from the Georgia Avenue/Petworth Metro. Close to stores/restaurants. IT WON’T LAST LONG!!”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,750/Mo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo
“Dear PoPville,
We are collecting holiday cards, handmade by kids, to be delivered to the residents of the Old Soldiers Home this holiday season. Cards can be any shape and size, no envelope needed. It is a great way to give back to members of our DC community who have given so much in their lifetimes. The cards will be delivered in person along with hugs , smiles, and some singing. Please help us gather as many cards as possible to brighten the day and room of the residents at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. If the number of cards exceeds the number of residents we will be shipping all of the extra cards to Operation Gratitude for placement in care packages sent to persons serving overseas. The deadline for the card making is December 10th and cards can be picked up if you are local or mailing arrangements can be made if you are out of the district. Email Sarah at sarchance10(at)aol.com, with any questions.”
5335 Georgia Ave, NW
MPD first reported:
“On 11/15/13 at approximately 02:00 AM in the 5300 block of Georgia avenue, MPD was called for a person suffering from an apparent laceration to the body. MPD officers immediately arrived on the scene. However, this person was transported to an area hospital and succumbed to the injury. There is no suspect lookout at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD @ (202) 727-9099.”
A readers sends an update from WJLA:
“D.C. Police said they do not have a description for a suspect in the stabbings, which happened just before 2:15 a.m. outside the Macombo Lounge at 5335 Georgia Ave NW.”
They say the woman killed was a former dancer at the club.
More from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing which occurred in the 5300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
On Friday, November 15, 2013 at approximately 02:16 am, officers from the Fourth District responded to the 5300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest for the report of a traffic accident. Upon their arrival, they located an unconscious adult female suffering from an apparent stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim was later transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, pending an autopsy.
The decedent is identified as 40 year-old Candance Reed of Northwest, Washington, DC.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”