3830 Georgia Avenue, NW
Foundation completed and beginning to rise at the Petworth Safeway. If you pass by it on foot, be sure to grab a look while the National Cathedral is still visible in the distance.
3725 10th Street, NW
Back in March we noted the Raymond Rec Center ribbon cutting. Check out the new turf field that has gone in.
@IAFF36 tweets:
“Working fire #8 Grant Circle NW fire on the roof, bulk of fire knocked down checking attic for extension”
If you can avoid the area as traffic is a mess.
From MPD:
“Around 7:50 pm this evening, units responded for a call for a shooting at New Hampshire Ave and Hamilton St NW. Units located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Detectives are actively investigating this matter. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
UPDATE from MPD:
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the unit block of Hamilton Street, Northwest.
On Monday, May 27, 2013, at approximately 7:50 pm, units from the Fourth District responded to the unit block of Hamilton Street, NW for the report of shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, the adult male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent is identified as 22-year-old Rhett Gelb of Takoma Park, Maryland.
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.
From the Petworth Jazz Project:
Season 3 of the Petworth Jazz Project kicks off in true holiday weekend style this Saturday evening with The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, a 17 piece big band, opening kids set featuring Baba Ras D of Bloombars, and The Tender Rib BBQ Truck!
As always the shows are free and on the lawn at the Petworth Recreation Center at 8th and Taylor St NW, blankets are provided!
6pm – 6:45pm: Baba Ras D
7pm -9pm: Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra
DJ Sets featuring Rich “The Unknown” PattersonSee you on the lawn!
201 Upshur Street, NW
El Limeno was located at 201 Upshur St, NW across the street from Hitching Post and closed in Sept. 2010 after some, uh, legal troubles… It had been vacant ever since. Thanks to @JustinTLogan for sending word that a sign has been posted for La Joya Steakhouse Restaurant. Could be awesome! Updates when they get closer to opening.
From MPD:
This morning at approximately 12:00 AM, 4D units received 911 calls for the sounds of gunshots around the area of 8th and Buchanan Street, Northwest. Shortly thereafter, 4D units located an adult male suffering from non life-threatening gunshot wounds at Kansas and Allison Street, Northwest. The individual was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
Ed. Note: For all who inquired about a helicopter in Petworth and Brightwood – this was the reason.
This rental is located at 3935 Georgia Avenue, NW:
The listing says:
“AVAILABLE 7/1/13. GORGEOUS RENOVATION OF Spacious, Lt Filled 2Br/1Ba in Petworth, above comm. space 2 BLOCKS FROM METRO, Yes! Organic Mkt, Chez Billy Bistro, Blue Banana ETC. BEAUTIFUL OPEN Kitchen, Newish Bath, HdWd Fls throughout & Flooded with SUNLIGHT. Housing Vouchers Welcome.”
This 2 bed/ 1 bath is going for $2,300/Mo.
Chez Billy’s back beer garden at 3815 Georgia Ave, NW
From an email:
Oyster Happy Hour is Back in our Beer Garden!
-Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-7:30pm, Beer Garden only
-$1 raw oysters on the half-shell (sold by the half-dozen)
-$10 fried oysters
-$5 frites
-$3 Stella Artois draftsRain or shine as our beer garden is covered.
5413 Georgia Ave, NW
G Spot Lounge opened up in Sept. 2010 at 5413 Georgia Ave, NW. In Sept. 2012 we learned the space was for rent/sale – $2,500/Mo to rent or a purchase price of $150,000. A liquor license application reveals it will become Cafe Midar:
“New Lounge serving American cuisine with live entertainment, dancing and cover charge. Seating Capacity is 200, total occupancy load is 210.”
Not sure if that is a typo but that seems like an ambitious capacity for such a small spot. Anyway, with the retirement of the G Spot Lounge – Climax Sports Bar now has the honors for the worst/best name in town…
From an email:
Domku, Nathan Hill Design, and Petworth resident and community leader Carol Herwig will be presenting at this week’s ANC meeting to get funding for the Petworth Street Banner Project. We are attempting to raise funds through the city organizations, the ANC, and, if needed, through a crowdsourcing effort. Nathan will be proposing two design options at Wednesday’s meeting. The project’s goal is to give Petworth a visual sense of cohesiveness and show pride in our community. If you can make it to the meeting, your support would be much appreciated.
May 8, 2013 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Petworth Library Community Room
4200 Kansas Avenue Northwest