3917 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Harlan for sending: “Qualia Coffee #petworth is closed for renovations, raising pop-up at Commonwealth Cantina. Preorder beans available.”
The note from Qualia (more…)
Petworth
9th and Varnum/Kansas Ave, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Saw the signage up on the way to dinner at El Torogoz (4231 9th Street, NW) which everyone should try if they haven’t.”
Stay tuned for an opening date for ETA Cafe.
3718 14th Street, NW
From the Red Derby:
“We’re still looking forward to our New Year’s Celebration > as you know at Derby, pre-Covid, we hosted an annual NYE Decades of Decadence Party featuring the 1970s & 1990s!
We’re still very excited to celebrate NY (bc 2022 has to be better than 2021!) BUT we are taking extra precautions for everyone’s safety >> we’re strictly limiting capacity, spacing out tables & as always, our staff is vaxed and masked. (more…)
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photo by Alanna Reeves
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a professional baker and I recently started a small neighborhood bakery in Petworth specializing in breads and Ashkenazi Jewish treats. Since we’re heading into the cold winter months, I thought your readers might be interested in stocking up some carbs. Plus, it’s an unconventional business model.
The business is called Velvel Breads and it functions like a CSA — customers buy a month of bread upfront, then get to pick up a loaf each week. Currently, I offer sourdough loaves on Wednesdays and challah loaves on Fridays, with the option for customers to add on different treats each week (more…)
1300 block of Randolph Street, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending at 5:40pm “A pickup truck spontaneously combusted on Randolph at just now (around 5pm). Firefighters sprayed and put it out.”
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From MPD:
“2D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1400 block of P Street, NW. No lookout.”
Alan Henney reported: “DOUBLE-FATAL SHOOTING— 15th St at P St NW-DC, on the second floor of the DeSoto Apartments. Two dead at the scene.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, December 20, 2021, in the 1400 block of P Street, Northwest.
At approximately 12:03 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims, inside of a residence at the listed location, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that both victims displayed no signs consistent with life. The victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedents have been identified as 27 year-old Nycholas Hester, of Houston, TX, and 25 year-old Johnny Coles, of Northwest, DC.
The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that the decedents exchanged gunfire inside of the residence.”
From MPD: (more…)
Meg writes last night: “Line at District urgent care on GA and Delafield wraps around the block for testing. The facility also put up a rope line that blocks the sidewalk…”
Ed. Note: Liz says “Tons of self COVID tests available at Mt Pleasant Library right now! I know lines have been long for firehouses lately.”
Here is the line from Engine 10 yesterday.
3917 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was hoping you could put out a PSA about Chicatana, a new restaurant on 14th St NW? It always is empty despite having the best Mexican food in DC and lovely staff. I would love to see them get more customers”
Check out their menu here.
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via google maps
From AlertDC: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1000 hours at Georgia Ave and New Hampshire Ave. NW. Lookout for a B/M, wearing dark clothing, fleeing in a white sedan.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20210638638
Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC”
Alan Henney reported:
“ANOTHER SHOOTING— Georgia Ave and Quincy Pl NW-DC, near the Metro station. He is conscious with a couple of gunshot wounds.”
Update from MPD: (more…)