“Dear PoPville,
Bad accident around 9 am. Eyewitness reported to me the driver was speeding, with engine gunned and no evidence of efforts to stop — no screeching or skid marks. Biker was thrown 7 feet in air and landed well behind car. Biker lost consciousness but had regained it and was moving limbs by the time ambulance left.”
@IAFF36 tweeted:
“Cyclist Struck – 900blk Quincy St NW – bicycle vs. car, pt treated & transp to trauma center, pri-1”
3830 Georgia Avenue, NW
Awesome to see the new Safeway start to rise on Georgia Ave. Soon it’ll be:
“Once completed, the new 62,000 square-foot facility will be the third largest Safeway in the city and replace the current store, which was built in 1963 and measures 21,250 square feet. The project will feature a full-service Safeway at street level with below grade parking on the first level solely for Safeway shoppers and the second level dedicated exclusively for the building’s residents.”
A reminder from 2010:
4130 Georgia Avenue, NW
Fido & Kitty’s World opens on Tuesday. Thanks to a reader for sending the update:
“Finally our neighborhood pet store will officially Open Tuesday 17th. The place looks great. we need new businesses in Petworth. Lets show our appreciation by welcoming and supporting them. Great addition….”
Georgia and Shepherd St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what’s going on with the construction site at Shepherd and Georgia? The building on that corner was demolished earlier this summer, and all of the debris was removed. After that the construction equipment went away and now there’s just a big hole with no signs of new construction. Are there plans for a new building? Any idea when they will start building?”
The folks behind the project, PERS Development, tell me they are “looking to break ground in the next 30-45 days. We are excited and look forward to this great project. It’s going to be a cool building!” This will become the the Fahrenheit Condos.
829 Upshur Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We’ve been to Domku a few times recently and keep peeking in to see the progress on Petworth Citizen. Looks a little quiet. Do you have an update on the opening?”
I spoke with owner Paul Ruppert (Room 11, Passenger etc.) who tells me they’ve made nice progress and are on track to open around the first week of October (knock wood, knock wood.)
“Petworth Citizen” is inspired by the community newspaper of the same name that chronicled Petworth neighborhood happenings from 1916 – 1951. “Petworth Citizen” will be a neighborhood bar (829 Upshur St, NW) with great bar food and a literary focus. The name also points to our intention to become a gathering place, welcoming neighbors from near and far.”
828 Upshur Street, NW
And in possibly even bigger news the unnamed spot from Mr. Ruppert located across the street should open about three months after the Petworth Citizen opens. They’ve recently applied for a liquor license which says:
“Restaurant serving a chef – driven menu of Japanese-French inspired food and cocktails. Seating capacity and total load of 25.”
More info as they get closer to opening. If you’ll excuse me for a few moments I’m going to go weep with joy…
A reader writes:
“Shortly after 8pm a car accident at the corner of 7th & Randolph ended with car flipped in the street.”
I’m digging the cool old photo of Paris they put up on the back patio of Chez Billy at 3815 Georgia Ave, NW:
3607 Georgia Avenue, NW
Back in November 2012 we heard about a restaurant incubator hoping to come to 3607 Georgia Ave, NW across the street from Lion’s Liquors, DC Reynolds and Looking Glass Lounge:
Back in Nov. 2012 they were raising money under the name eatsplace. While the name is now Baba’s Cooking School, according to a recent liquor license application – it will be awesome:
“Tavern style restaurant incubator serving eclectics, innovative cuisine, including dumplings and street food. Request a summer garden with 20 seats and entertainment endorsement with live music and ensembles. Seating capacity 60 and total occupancy load of 69.”
Updates when they get closer to opening.
Update from the owner:
“While permits were filed under the name Baba’s Cooking School, a final name hasn’t been selected. The concept of a restaurant food incubator and pop-uppery with chef residencies is the same. And we’re still blogging our progress on at www.EatsPlace.com.”
Thanks to a reader for sending. The soccer field is located across from Powell Elementary on Upshur Street between 13th and 14th.
1350 Upshur Street, NW
A reader sends the petition posted by a group called DC Safe Streets:
“Muriel Bowser and Mayor Gray : Stop violent group home from moving next door to Powell Elementary
The placement of this facility at 1345 Taylor St. NW is dangerous to the students of Powell Elementary School and the neighboring community.”
As of Wed. afternoon it had 131 signatures. Following is the full letter:
“To:
Vincent Gray, Mayor, Washington DC
Muriel Bowser, Ward 4 Council Member
I am deeply concerned about news that a residential youth drug rehabilitation facility is being placed at 1345 Taylor Street NW. Neighbors were not notified in advance of the property owner’s intent to place a youth drug rehabilitation facility on the property.
This building is just across the alley from the Powell Elementary playground and less than a block away from a DCRA and DC police identified nuisance property with a history of violence and drug activity. Placing youths undergoing drug rehabilitation so close to known drug dealers is inappropriate and unsafe for the residents of the rehabilitation facility, the students of Powell Elementary, surrounding neighbors. (more…)