843 Upshur St, NW
From an email:
“Willow, currently located in the Corehaus Space at 825 Uphsur Street NW, is expanding and moving to 843 Upshur Street NW. Willow will carry unique clothing, accessories, housewares and gifts at budget-friendly prices. For more information and to follow the move check out Willow on Facebook. W hope to be open by mid-August!.”
200 Upshur St, NW
Back in Oct. 2010 we first learned that the Hitching Post, located at 200 Upshur St, NW (across the street from the Old Soldiers Home) at the corner of Rock Creek Church Rd, and Upshur, was for sale. Well – I’ve got good news and bad news: The Hitching Post has sold. The Hitching Post has been bought by the owner of Fusion located at 4815 Georgia Ave, NW.
The Hitching Post has been owned by one of the nicest families you’ll ever meet – the Carters. Danny Harris wrote a great profile on Mr. Carter back in Sept. 2009.
At that time Mr. Carter said:
“I think that our music box has also been a big addition to our popularity. We carry a mixture of music, much of it dating back to the 1940s. I still enjoy listening to Big Band, it has always been a part of my repertoire. We have some of our favorite artists such as Nat King Cole, Jo Stafford, and Chet Baker. A lot of the music is quiet music, nothing that is going to blow you out of here. We do have a little music that would be attractive to the younger generation, but most of our music is for a subtle dining atmosphere. With that Ipod you can collect more of what is available, but the music box still has something that you can’t replace, nostalgia. I think that in time, the music box is going to be an old dinosaur, just like the Carters!
Now the good news – the owner of Fusion, Barry Dindyal and his family are also among the nicest you’ll ever meet. If you’ve never met Barry or his family you can do so on Thurs. June 28 for Fusion customers appreciation day from 5pm-9pm at 4815 Georgia Ave, NW.
Additionally there is not going to be a huge change with the space. They are keeping the name Hitching Post and the famous fried chicken! The menu will not be Indian like Fusion. It will be an affordable American style spot. They will also offer Saturday and Sunday brunch, a great outdoor patio, a new happy hour and most entrees will be between $12-$15. Hitching Post’s last day will be July 31st and they will reopen Aug. 7th.
This rental is located at 766 Quebec Place, NW:
The listing says:
“Renovated row house in popular Columbia Heights/Petworth neighborhood; just blocks from Petworth Metro! Light-filled rooms w/open flr.plan.Living rm.w/decorative FP; separate dining rm.; refinished hardwood floors, new A/C; new kitchen & main lvl 1/2 bath. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms & 1 bath and new washer & dryer. Parking for 2 cars.”
This 3 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2,800/Mo.
Update from MPD:
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the fatal shooting which occurred in the 500 block of Crittenden Street, NW.
On Saturday, June 23, 2012, at approximately 1:51 am, Fourth District officers responded to the 500 block of Crittenden Street, NW to investigate a report of a shooting. Once they arrived on the scene, officers located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The decedent has been identified as
23-year-old Antione Bates of Northwest, 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.
This rental is located at 726 Rock Creek Church Road, NW:
The listing says:
“Rent incudes utilities. Two blocks from Petworth metro. Unit can be separated into a 1BR, but actually a large studio. Great price. Fantastic location.”
This studio is going for $1,350/Mo.
Here’s a look at Chez Billy’s newly opened back patio at 3815 Georgia Ave, NW.
This retail space is located at 843 Upshur Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Building completely renovated in 2004. Excellent Condition- Turnkey for office or some retail. Other uses considered. 4 Blocks from Petworth/Columbia Heights metro in UPCOMING AREA! Excellent Friendly Street already has new restaurants and retail. Taxes included- Tenant splits Low Utilities w/upstairs tenant.”
It’s going for $1,950/Mo.
3903 Georgia Ave, NW
Starr’s 2nd Story Boutique
3903 Georgia Ave
Friday, June 15th, 2012
12:00pm – 8:00pmJoin us in celebrating the official GRAND OPENING of Starr’s 2nd Story Boutique” located in the heart of the Petworth area in our nations capital. Come out for a day filled with fashion, fun & hors d’oeuvres plus you will receive 10% savings off your entire purchase.
See all of tonight’s and the week’s events here. To add your event, click the events tab up top and then click “add an event”. You can add concerts, museum/gallery exhibits, fundraisers, sporting events, bike rides etc. You can add anything you think will be of interest to PoPville.
Photo courtesy of Daniel J. Vukelich
This is very cool, thanks to a reader for sending:
Travis L. Hollenbeck and Daniel J. Vukelich, Esq. were married April 28, 2012 at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC. This was the first wedding to be held at President Lincoln’s Cottage, a National Trust Historic Site, and is believed to be the first ever same-sex wedding to take place on a U.S. military base and the first official wedding at a D.C. National Monument. Over 150 friends and family attended, coming from as far away as South Africa.
Lincoln and his family lived at this 34 room Cottage for over a quarter of his Presidency and the Cottage is the most significant historic site directly association with Lincoln’s presidency, aside from the White House. It was at the Cottage in the summer of 1862 that the President wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, ultimately expanding public discourse on freedoms and equality.
Travis served eight years as a combat medic in the U.S. Army, and during his senior year in high school, Dan won the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, becoming the 1996 national debate champion. Thus the Cottage, located on the grounds of the U.S. Armed Forced Retirement Home, and its’ obvious historical links to President Lincoln, provided a personal connection to Dan and Travis, beyond their strong admiration for Lincoln and the historical significance of the time he spent at the cottage.
While located on the grounds of the military’s Armed Forces Retirement Home in DC, President Lincoln’s Cottage is funded and managed by a private, non-profit organization: the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 2000, President Clinton designated the Cottage a National Monument.
Congratulations!
4128 Georgia Ave, NW
Back in April I mentioned that Epiphany sub shop would be opening up by the YES! Organic Market at 4128 Georgia Ave, NW. I stopped in to chat with the owner who said they’d be opening up in about 2 weeks. But their Web site is now live and you can see how awesome their menu looks. I can’t freaking wait!!!