“Washington, D.C., circa 1930. “Rowhouses in Petworth.” 8×10 inch acetate negative by Theodor Horydczak.” via Shorpy
Well this is awesome. Thanks to Annette for sending. Check out the Hi-Res version here.
Quite the contrast from the ones we got from 1893:
More photos from the late 1800s here.
And of course quite the contrast from today (incredible sunset/rain photo from last night): (more…)
From an email:
“Our office represents a bicyclist who was critically injured in a hit-and-run bicycle crash on Friday, July 10, 2020 at about 12:15pm near the intersection of New Hampshire Ave and Quincy St, NW. As a result of the crash, he was knocked unconscious, broke his collarbone, and underwent surgery at Howard University Hospital.
Now that he is out of the hospital and recovering at home, we are trying to identify any witnesses who might have more information about the crash or driver. Would you be willing to post the attached flyer? We are hoping some of your readers might come forward with some information.”
From MPD:
The Fourth District is currently investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm that occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at approximately 12:57am in the 3900 block of 4th Street NW.
Property damage was reported.
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”
and (more…)
This rental is located at 850 Quincy Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2465 / 1br – 760ft2 – Lease takeover@Petworth/CoHi- sunny, 6th fl.+balcony, 1br+den or 2br (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in the 4700 block of 15th Street NW at approximately 9:34pm. An adult male sustained a non-life threatening injury. (more…)
14th and Taylor Street, NW
MPD reported at 5:22am: “Alert: Shooting at 14th & Taylor St, NW. No lookout.”
A reader tells us it happened around 5am and that there is a Homicide team on the scene.
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in the 4100 block of 14th Street, Northwest. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is currently investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm that occurred on Monday, July 20, 2020, at approximately 12:53am in the 4600 block of 4th Street NW.
No reported injuries, however, a residence was struck.
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.” (more…)
3917 14th Street, NW next to Pupuseria Maria
Thanks to Heidi and for sending: “New restaurant signage up a few doors down from little cocos”
In March Chicatana Fine Mexican posted a liquor license placard that said: (more…)
Thanks to Adam for sharing:
“I just rescued a good sized and energetic snapping turtle from a lane of Piney Branch, just short of Arkansas. Is it odd, being a creature of Rock Creek, that it had barnacles on the shell?”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Susan and Julie for sending from Piney Branch and Arkansas Ave. NW: (more…)