photo by Clif Burns
“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I just moved into a tiny Petworth rowhouse from an apartment building and have two road bikes that we’ll likely need to store outside due to space constraints in the house/basement. We have a small back patio and a postage stamp front yard, but I’m mostly worried about weather exposure damaging our bikes.
Does the #bikedc crowd have any recommendations for storing bikes safely outside?”
Thanks to Hayes and Garbriel for sending last night outside the Georgia Ave/Petworth metro: (more…)
Update from MPD: “Update: MPD has two adult males in custody related to this incident & have recovered multiple firearms. Additionally, the involved vehicle has been recovered.”
Readers report: “Just wanted to let you know there seems to have been a drive by shooting about 20 mins ago (5:30ish) on Georgia Ave by the Petworth Metro stop. There was a whole flurry of shots and lots of people ducking for cover. (more…)
via google maps
From AlertDC:
“Shooting at 1535 hrs in the 4100 block of Georgia Ave, NW. Lookout for a dark colored Lexus.
MPD reports the 4100 block of Georgia Avenue NW between Upshur Street and Taylor Street NW is closed in both directions due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.”
From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 4100 block of Georgia Ave, NW. Lookout is for a dark colored Lexus.”
Updates when/if more is known.
Fire Relief Assistance for Bigelow Family via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
Neighbors on Kansas Ave in Petworth suffered a devastating house fire over the long weekend. All were safely evacuated but they lost everything and are now displaced. The smoke was terrifying. The people of Petworth will certainly rally to support them but I thought it may help to get the word out if anyone else is willing to pitch in.”
From GoFundMe:
“As many have heard, yesterday my mother’s home that she shared with my 91 year old grandfather caught fire last night and was deemed condemned. The house has been in our family for nearly 60 years. Three generations and countless others have resided in the house over that time. It was recently renovating to accommodate my aging grandfather’s needs and wishes to remain in our family home. (more…)
808 Upshur Street, NW former longtime home to Philip’s Shoe Repair short time home to She Loves Me
Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “Do you have any info a new Jazz/Comedy club on Upshur in Petworth? Saw signage when driving by but haven’t heard anything about it.”
Room 808’s website says:
“A new multifaceted creative, media space in Washington, D.C.” (more…)
This rental is located at 215 Upshur Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,925 / 2br – 215 Upshur Street NW #7 – Open House Wed Sept 1st (5-6pm) (Petworth) (more…)
Thanks to Tim for sending from 14th and Spring Road, NW. Paul caught the artist, Fernando, in action earlier: (more…)
This rental is located at 3rd Street NW near Shepherd Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,450 / 3br – 1672ft2 – Stunning renovated townhouse w/ private deck and backyard patio (Petworth) (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting investigation at 1642hrs in the 800 block of Crittenden St
MPD is currently on the scene of a shooting in the 800 block of Crittenden St NW. One adult victim sustain a gun shot wound to the lower body and was transported to an area hospital.”