Thanks to Liv for sharing this magnificent Bald Eagle from Petworth.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Th for sending:
“The lights are on and there’s a person moving around inside the Wendy’s on Georgia.”
STAY TUNED.
3703 14th Street, NW
This space, not far from Red Derby and Lyman’s, was previously home to Kiko’s Peruvian Chicken and Pollomio Chicken.
Stay tuned for Mr. Pollo: (more…)
intersection of Kansas, Upshur and Georgia Ave, NW
From the DC Public Library:
“DC Public Library will begin renovating the Petworth Library on Friday, Dec. 12. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs. The library is working with Chiaramonte Construction Company and Moya Design Partners for design and construction.
Petworth Library will temporarily close for this project. The last full day of service will be Thursday, Dec. 11.
Project Goals (more…)
‘Free
works just fine but
HP helped pay for
the demolition of
the WH East Wing”
Thanks to E. for sending:
“Just saw this printer outside an apartment building in Petworth. Love it.”
photo by Andy Ward
From our fine friends at the Red Derby (3718 14th Street, NW at Quincy Street, NW):
“Derby turns 18 on Thu Oct 16th! Swing by for a vintage Derby Birthday Matchbook! xoxo” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like there was a shooting during the day (Tuesday) by the Petworth playground. happened around 3pm on Taylor. When I drove past around 6, MPD was on the scene and had evidence markers on the ground.”
From MPD:
“On October 7, 2025, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 800 block of Taylor Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and damaged property. Victims reported being shot at by the suspect, (more…)
1718 14th Street, NW
From ABCA:
“On September 19, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down two businesses for illegal cannabis sales.
The Closure Orders were executed at 70 Smoke Shop and Tobacco King, both unlicensed retailers, due to activities that posed an imminent danger to public health and safety.
The operation was part of the city’s ongoing enforcement efforts following the enactment of the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024, which granted ABCA new civil enforcement powers. Since the bill took effect on July 15, 2024, joint agency efforts have resulted in the padlocking of 75 illegal cannabis businesses.
Seizure and Arrest Details (more…)
Thanks to BB, Samantha and Michael for sending: “Hey PoPville the new (renovated) Wendy’s on Georgia is looking good but the people are hungry!” (more…)
3725 Georgia Ave, NW – at Quincy Street, NW previously home to the Eatmore Fried Chicken
Thanks to Curtis for sending: “Unfortunately, looks like Hu Sporia didn’t make it.”
Hu.Sporia only opened here back in February.
Stay tuned.