George Pelecanos via DCPL
From the D.C. Public Library:
“WHO: George Pelecanos, author .
WHAT: Reads from and discusses his new book “The Man Who Came Uptown.”
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 19; 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Petworth Library; 4200 Kansas Ave. NW
George P. Pelecanos sets many of his 20 detective fiction books in his hometown of Washington, D.C. For his new book, “The Man Who Came Uptown,” Pelecanos was inspired by the work of the DC Jail Librarian. (more…)
703 Kennedy Street, NW courtesy Uptown Main Street
Thanks to Uptown Main Street for sending:
“L’Enfant Flowers has revamped their space and now offers coffee and snacks, as well as gifts made in DC and workshops. We’re excited and would love to let the community know.”
Here are the upcoming workshops. (more…)
From the Bravest at Engine Company 24:
“It’s a 2018 Seagrave Capitol Cab. The cab was designed specially for, and by the DCFD. It has a Cummins diesel big block with an Allison transmission. It carries 500 gallons of water and a 1500 gallons per minute Waterous pump. Our old 2006 Seagrave Marauder will go into the reserve fleet, so you may see our Petworth decals around the city with a different Engine number on it. Photos by various 24 Engine Company members. [5101 Georgia Ave. NW]”
More photos after the jump. (more…)
3632 Georgia Avenue, NW
Here’s who’s coming to the former Walters near Looking Glass and DC Reynolds on Georgia Ave just south of the Petworth metro.
The liquor license placard for Marrakech says:
“New Class “C” Tavern specializing in Moroccan cuisine with 62 seats inside and a 20 seat Summer Garden, for a total of 82 seats and a Total Occupancy of 100. The licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to include Live Entertainment, Dancing, and Cover Charge.”
Anyone know if this is the same folks who used to be on P Street in Dupont?
Ed. Note: This is in addition to Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant coming down the block to 3630 Georgia Avenue, NW.
STAY TUNED.
via google maps
From MPD:
“On September 7, 2018, at approximately 8:25 PM, several gunshots were fired at 3rd and Decatur (multiple shell casings recovered). One adult male, who we believe was being shot at, was shot in the foot. We are investigating if his wound was accidentally self-inflicted (We recovered a revolver on the scene). Anyone having any information with regards to this crime, please call 202-727-9099.”
Ed. Note: For those who inquired about Bloomingdale – that was fireworks.
800 block of Upshur Street, NW
From a press release:
“Petworth residents love where they live, gathering for informal neighborhood socials, chatting with neighbors from porch to porch and patronizing local businesses and events that have become a part of the fabric of the community. Continuing this heritage, the 800 Block of Upshur Street NW will come alive again on Saturday, September 8th from 11am to 5pm with CELEBRATE PETWORTH, an annual celebration of community featuring music, food, vendors and more. In its fifth year, the festival also will introduce TASTE OF PETWORTH, where attendees can purchase tickets and exchange them for delectable dishes from a variety of Petworth-area restaurants. (more…)
Ed. Note: I think it’s just a shortcut to the construction site staging area on Piney Branch. Or is it something more nefarious?
“Dear PoPville,
Just moved to the bottom of the hill on 14th and Taylor. Been seeing TONS of men go in and out of the woods off of Piney Branch where Rock Creek, Taylor, Arkansas all converge.
Not sure what they’re doing, doesn’t ever seem sexual or violent. Hated to do this, but called the cops when I saw one (when he was solo) looking through my bathroom window from down below in the woods.
Just now, I saw three men coming out of the woods from the same spot in my back alley off of Shepard.
What is this? Drugs? Prostitution ring? Homelessness? Mental illness?”
Thanks to a reader for sending from the 400 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Anyone know who the artist is? Looks like there is a name on the Duke Ellington one but I can’t make it out.
Closeups after the jump: (more…)
Photo by Jim Cordes
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at approximately 9pm, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was called to the area of the 4700 block of 3rd St N.W. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, MPD units were advised that an unknown individual began shooting at a group of people that were in the block. Three victims were located within the block, all suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the lower extremities. The victims were all transported to area hospitals for treatment and their conditions are currently listed as stable. (more…)
4203 Georgia Avenue, NW
I’ve always wondered how this space could still be vacant at such a prime corner. Think a cigar bar will do well here?
The liquor license placard says:
“New Class “C” Tavern that will serve as a cigar retailer serving spirits, wine, and beer in addition to tobacco products and other cigar-related products. The Tavern will have 100 seats inside, and a Total Occupancy Load of 100, and also a Summer Garden with 10 seats. Licensee is requesting an indoors-only Entertainment Endorsement to provide Live Entertainment.”
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
STAY TUNED.
