Petworth

“Memorandum of Understanding Signed for Armed Forces Retirement Home Redevelopment”, “includes approximately 4.3 million square feet of new development and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, as well as more than 20 acres of publicly-accessible green space”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of Planning:

“On July 28, 2020, representatives from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), DC Office of Planning (DCOP), and the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that identifies the process for redevelopment of an underutilized 80-acre parcel of land (Zone A) on the AFRH campus by a private developer. (more…)

7:30pm Carjacking in Petworth, Arrest Made

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at approximately 7:32 pm, a female had just loaded groceries into her car and after getting into her car to leave two suspects jumped in her car and pushed her out. They then stole her car and fled north in the 3800 block of Georgia Ave, NW. The efforts on the Fourth District officers lead to a quick apprehension of one of the two suspects and recovery of the woman’s car. (more…)

Shooting around 3:30pm Saturday in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia Ave and Decatur St NW. Photo by Lam Lam

From MPD at 4:25pm:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4800 block of Georgia Ave NW, No Lookout at the current time.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20200439244 Have info? Call (202) 727-9099 / Text 50411”

Update from MPD: (more…)

Timber Pizza Company: “Petworth and DC at large, we need your help!”

By Prince Of Petworth


809 Upshur Street, NW in 2017

From an email:

“Long story short, a developer is threatening to block our only means of egress from the back of our building. Timber does not have access to the alley, so all deliveries, trash, and most importantly our fire escape all come from the back and then use this side sidewalk. The developer was not interested in coming up with an amicable solution, and instead told us to build a stairway over the top of the building.

This sidewalk has been there for decades and has always been used as a means of egress. I was hoping someone might have some good insight on how to stop this, so we can continue to operate safely and effectively!” (more…)

A Rainbow

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Caroline for sending some joy from Grant Circle last night.

In Other Gunshots Fired Saturday Night – Petworth and Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On August 8, 2020, at approximately 7:46 pm, multiple sounds of gunshots were reported in the area around the 4800 block of 4th Street NW. During the canvass by 4th District officers, multiple shell casings were recovered in the 300-400 block of Delafield Place NW, but there were no reports of any injuries. Additionally, numerous parked vehicle was damaged by gunfire.”

and

“On August 8, 2020, at approximately 7:21 pm, multiple sounds of gunshots were reported in the area around the 5900 block of Piney Branch Road NW. (more…)

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