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It’s Farmers Market Time – Kicking Off Starting Today – Petworth. Columbia Heights and U Street on Sat.

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Gelmandaria

From emails:

“Petworth Community Market opens TODAY, this Friday, May 3, from 4 – 8 PM. We will have local produce, music from Superior Cling and a tasty demo from Chez Billy! Come see us each Friday, starting today, from 4-8 p.m. at Upshur & 9th Streets, NW at Georgia Ave.”

and

“The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace kicks off the 2013 season Saturday May 4th at 9:00am on the Civic Plaza at 14th and Park Rd NW. Come celebrate Spring with us with healthy, local food, a salsa performance and lessons, chef demonstrations, free bike tune-ups, and much more!”

and

“14&U FM reopens Saturday May 4th
1400 U Street NW on the sidewalk of the Reeves Center
Saturdays
9-1pm”

Man Shot in Leg and Thigh in the 700 block of Shepherd Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

This morning at approximately 1:00 AM, 4D units received 911 calls for the sounds of gunshots around the area of 7th and Shepherd Street, Northwest. Shortly thereafter, 4D units located an adult male suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound in the 700 block of Shepherd Street, Northwest. The individual was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Fourth District Detectives are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.

@DCPoliceDept tweeted:

“D Shooting //700 block Shepherd Street, NW //Adult male shot in the right leg & thigh he is conscious & breathing”

Ed. Note: A police station is located at 801 Shepherd Street, NW.

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

1309 Spring Rd Nw

This house is located at 1309 Spring Rd, NW:


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The listing says:

Blocks from Red Derby, Meridian Pint and two metro stops…check. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and exposed brick…check. Two-story deck with a foosball table…check.

This totally renovated, fully furnished 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath row house seamlessly blends original charm and details with modern updates and convenience.

Features include:

– More than 2000 sq. ft. of bright, open finished space
– Fully furnished (bedrooms, living areas, kitchen)
– 4 spacious bedrooms including master bedroom with vaulted ceiling
– 2 full baths (upstairs and downstairs) tiled in natural stone, 1 half bath on the first level
– Lots of outdoors entertaining space: two-story back deck with seating area and grill on lower level (off kitchen) and foosball table on upper level. Front porch seating area.
– Landscaped yards with secured parking pad in back, although street parking is ample and non-permit
– 47” flat screen, DVD and surround sound system in basement living area
– Extra storage area on all three levels
– Radiator Heat / Central Air. Ceiling fans in every room, new windows, and recently insulated to bring down heating/cooling costs.
– Washer/dryer and extra refrigerator in basement
– Alarm system
– Walk Score of 89 – 1 block to Red Derby, 3 blocks to Petworth Metro, 4 blocks to 11th Street corridor, 6 blocks to DC USA

This 4 bed/2.5 bath is going for $4,800/Mo.

Culture Coffee Coming to Kennedy Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Kennedy street coffee shop
709 Kennedy Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending on this great news from Culture Coffee:

Our motto is Coffee, Culture and Conversation…we want to get more people offline and in person and start forming that sense of community across all cultures. We plan to share our culture (African American) with others and look forward to having others share their culture with us…the guys at the Ethophian Deli two doors down have promised to host a Ethiopian Tea Ceremony (that should be fun).

Of course, we’ll be offering delicious coffee and espresso drinks, free Wi-Fi and LOTS of culture (spoken word/poetry slams, book readings, chess tournaments, panel discussions with various speakers, featured Cultures of the Month).

Sounds like an amazing addition to Kennedy Street. Updates as they get closer to opening.

Blue Banana Closes on Georgia Ave near Petworth Metro

By Prince Of Petworth

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3632 Georgia Ave, NW

Blue Banana sports bar turned rock club opened up back in Dec. 2010. Thanks to all who sent word about their closing. I hear that a new management team is being brought in and they plan on reopening with a new concept. I also hear the patio will be expanded and a roof deck could be added. It is not clear how long renovations will take but I’ll be sure to update as more info becomes available.

It seems naming a sports bar, Blue Banana, from the film Pretty Woman wasn’t the best idea after all…

Looking forward to learning more about the new concept – and very excited about the potential for an expanded outdoor patio and roof deck!

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Chez Billy’s Back Patio Gets a New Bar – Opens this Sunday. Celebrate their 1 Year Anniversary with $1 Stella pints next Tues.-Thurs.

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hard to believe it’s already been a year! And it keeps getting better – check out the new bar they put in the back patio. The patio and bar will open this Sunday around 5:30 for the Capital Bop’s Jazz gathering. The back patio and bar will then be open at 5:30pm daily.

And to celebrate their anniversary:

“We will be offering $1 Stella pints from 5:30 – 7:00 next Tuesday – Thursday (16-18) at our just completed patio bar. In addition, customers in our dining room will be able to purchase select bottles of wine at half price during this same time frame.”

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