Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up. It’s not clear to me if the Shell Station is completely closing or if the 7-11 will have gas pumps but I’ve always wondered why there were two Shell stations so close together (the other is two blocks north at Upshur and Georgia.)
Anyone happy to see a 7-11 coming to this space?
I know they opened up last week but I wanted to wait a bit so I could share the menu as well (see PDF below). Sadly, I haven’t had a chance to try them out yet at the old Seafood & Things space at 847 Upshur St, NW but I did chat briefly with the owner (pictured below) who was super nice. In addition to trying the pizza, I’m also eager to see how the Gyro tastes.
Anyone check them out yet?
Lots of folks writing in about a terrible fire on the 900 block of Decatur St, NW:
One writes:
“2 alarm house fire, 900 decatur. Rescue involved, up to three units in middle of block.”
More info as it becomes available.
Update: Another reader writes, “At least 4 houses were effected.”
@dcfireems tweets:
“Update – Decatur St – bulk of fire knocked – no inj – 100+ FFs on scene – 4 houses damaged”
Sorry for the late notice. From an email:
“Customer appreciation day is Tuesday June 28th from 5pm-9pm complement cocktail ,wine and beer and appetizer”
Fusion is located at 4815 Georgia Ave, NW.
This house is located at 4401 7th St, NW:
The flier says:
“Fantastic space in this unique Petworth detached home. 5BR/Den/Family rooms give you tons of space not to mention the large living room and combo dining/open kitchen complete with granite/stainless. Tons of light from the large windows, front porch, rear balcony, and side yard/patio. HWF on main level and wood-burning FP. Enjoy a completely renovated home, ready to start living”
You can find more info here and photos here.
Lots of readers have been sending requests that we take a look at this one. Does $549,000 sound right for this 5 bed/3.5 bath?
Photo by PoPville flickr user bajidc
“Dear PoP,
Do you know anything about the arts and strawberry festival at St. Paul’s on Saturday? Saw the banner the other day, but wasn’t sure what it was all about. Their website doesn’t have any info besides the day and time.”
From St. Paul’s Rock Creek Parish:
Saturday, June 25 from 4pm to 7pm St. Paul’s Rock Creek Parish will be hosting
our annual Strawberry Festival. For years, we have hosted this event in hopes
of bringing together the community around our wonderful historic eighty-acre
campus. We will have strawberries for sale, games for children and adults, ice
cream, hayrides, a cemetery scavenger hunt, and much much more.Join us as we celebrate a beautiful spring day with our wonderful community!
St. Paul’s is located off of Rock Creek Church Road, NW and Allison Street, directly across
from the Soldiers Home.
“Dear PoP,
I was wondering if you had any information on the shooting near Delafield Ok last night around 1am? I heard the shots from my apartment on Decatur St NW. My window was open and faces the alley toward Delafield and I heard 7 shots fired around 1am. The police were on scene in less than 2 min and burning rubber trying to find the guy. Then my roommate and I hit the floor when we heard something that sounded like tank artillery. The majority of the cops left by 1:40 but they are still patrolling.”
From MPD:
Around 1:30am, units received a call for a shooting in the 300 blk of Delafield Pl. NW. Upon arrival, an adult male was located suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced dead. This case is being investigated by members of the Homicide Branch. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-919-CRIM(E).
Back in March ’11 I flippantly said that Seafood & Things located at 847 Upshur St, NW would become the Kind N I serving seafood and things. However, I think we may have the makings of a proper take out pizza place. I peeked my head in and they are doing some major construction. It looks like they have elongated the bar and are completely removing the previous front counter area layout. Obviously we’ll have to taste the pizza but based on the extensiveness of the renovation I’m gonna hold out hope that this may actually be a huge development.
Knock wood, knock wood. Now we just have to see if the get a new awning… More when they open soon.
This home is located at 4019 Marlboro Place, NW:
The flier says:
“Lovely Rowhouse, great location. Interior Designer-owned rowhouse built in 1909 has a gracious, wide front hallway with 9′ ceilings on the first floor. The circulation is open-plan, and filled with light.
Flooring is all hardwoods (mostly the original heart pine). Newly renovated kitchen/dining area has stainless appliances and sophisticated finishes and lighting. Walk-out basement is finished and has a full bathroom and laundry facilities.
2nd floor has a sky lit hallway and very large bedrooms and renovated bathroom with Ann Sacks tile, double sinks, upscale faucets and shower fixtures. Back yard is fenced, private and fully landscaped with hardy, beautiful drought-resistant perennials and custom built-in boxes perfect for vegetables, flowers or herbs.”
You can find more info and photos here.
$485,000 sound right for this 3 bed/2.5 bath?
“Dear PoP,
The Petworth Jazz Project kicked off Saturday May 21st, at 6:45pm! Live music was provided by the Donvonte McCoy Quartet. Opening, midway, and closing DJ Sets by The Unknown.
It was a free, outdoor evening of great local jazz, on the lawn at 8th and Taylor, NW, at the Petworth Rec Center and Blankets were provided.
Petworth Jazz Project has details on the rest of the series taking place every 2nd Saturday during the summer.”
PJP organizer Tom writes:
“Come out and enjoy the second installment of the Petworth Jazz Project, on the lawn at 8th and Taylor St NW (Petworth Rec Center) this Saturday, June 11th, at 7pm until 8:30pm.
This month The Dan Leonard Trio will be performing, with DJ sets by Richard “The Unknown” Patterson.
Get there early, grab a blanket (provided for free) and bring a picnic!”
