Petworth

Today’s Rental “is an ideal spot for laidback young professionals and students”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 8th and Varnum St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1400 / 700ft2 – 1br/1ba Lovely, Spacious Petworth Apartment in Upshur Corridor

Lovely, recently renovated basement apartment with updated bathroom fixtures and kitchen appliances available October 1st, 2017. Rent is $1400/month (all utilities included)!

1 block away from the Upshur corridor and a short walk to the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro on the Green Line. The apartment has an open floor plan with separate spaces for living, bedroom, and kitchen. (more…)

DC Reynolds celebrating 2000 consecutive days open with a pig roast Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth


3628 Georgia Ave, NW

From an email:

“We’re happy to announce DC Reynolds has been open for 2000 consecutive days. To celebrate we are having a pig roast with DC Brau (releasing Stone of Arbroath), and debuting our single barrel from Eagle Rare. Tickets are $30 and include the pig roast, 1 free Brau, and expanded #BOGO from 4-9pm. We’d love to thank the community for supporting us for all these years. Next up we’re gunning for Cal Ripkin streak of 2632 consecutive days!”

Reader Reports Shots Fired/Robbery in Petworth around 9:40am

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“Any word on gunshots this morning around Georgia and Taylor NW? Heard 3 at about 9:40. Helicopter was overhead but seems to be gone. there were foot patrols and motorcycle cops around, as well as the helicopter. Just talked to a cop. It was a robbery. No one hurt. Still shots fired, just no one hit. Was in the alley behind 7-11 at Georgia and Shepherd.”

UPDATE from MPD:

“At approximately 945 this morning, in the alley of the 900 block of Shepard Street, N.W., the complainant reports he was assaulted by five to six suspects. During the assault, one of the suspects produced a gun and shot at the complainant but missed. The suspects took the complainants property and fled the scene. The lookout was for five to six black males, twenty two to twenty five years old. Anyone with information regarding this offense can reach MPD at 202 727-9099.”

Continuation of an Era – Derby Turning Ten and Halloween Fêtes and Costume Drive for Kids in need

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Quincy Street, NW

They may no longer be cash only but they continue to anchor a block that is arguably one of the best in the District.

Fellow fans, mark your calendars:

“Derby will be celebrating 10 years on Monday, October 16th

On Sat, October 28th, we’ll be hosting a Motown Halloween Party with dancing in our back room — plus the following specials: a Sugar Pie Honey Punch and a Sex Machine cocktail;

On Tue, October 31st, at 8pm, we’ll be screening the 1978 classic, Halloween, in the back room; we’ll have pumpkins for carving in the main room, patio and up on the deck (and we’ll be picking up the tab for the best pumpkin).

Every fall, we host our annual Halloween drive for DASH … currently, there are 85 kiddos in tow … our aim is to provide costumes and candy so the youngsters can celebrate Halloween at the residence (we’ll be accepting donations until Sun, October 22nd)“

JJ Restaurant coming to former Miriam’s Cafe space on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth


3931 14th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for JJ Restaurant says:

“New class “C” restaurant serving American and Spanish influenced foods. Applicant has also requested a Sidewalk Café with 12 seats and an Entertainment Endorsement to include Dancing. Total Occupancy Load of 70.”

Miriam’s Cafe was listed for sale back in September 2016.

Anyone know where the image behind the letters is from?

“DC Bands to ‘Rock for Sanctuary DMV’ at Slash Run on September 29”

By Prince Of Petworth


201 Upshur Street, NW

From a press release:

“DC Bands to “Rock for Sanctuary DMV” at Slash Run on September 29
Ménage À Garage, The Prahns, District Sky Punch and Son Cosita Seria unite for a cause.

What: 250+ days into the resistance of the current presidency, four DC-based bands raise a fist in protest to the recent attacks against immigrants and other targeted communities at a concert benefiting Sanctuary DMV. Join us in solidarity to support our most vulnerable neighbors, to speak out against anti-immigrant policies and actions, and to #DefendDACA among other protections.

Who: DC bands Ménage À Garage, The Prahns, District Sky Punch and Son Cosita Seria

When: Friday, September 29, 2017,  9 p.m.

Where: Slash Run, 201 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011

Other: All ages. Cover $10. 100% of door proceeds to benefit Sanctuary DMV

Facebook event page at:  https://www.facebook.com/events/359699637781500/

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Pop punk power trio Ménage À Garage (MÀG) has become known for “crushing venues across the region with their heavy, yet simple, melodic rock beckoning a return to the music of previous decades.” MÀG released its second EP “Throw My Doubts on the Fire” in November 2016.  Also since November 2016, MÀG has been spending its energy resisting and raising money for causes under attack. (more…)

“just wanted to remind people not let these people in your house.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

Remember a few years back when people posing as Verizon employees where knocking on doors to do a system check? I believe that scam is running again in Petworth/ 16th St. Heights.

I had 3 young adults knock on my door today alleging to work for Verizon. One was wearing a very faded Verizon shirt, the others looked like they were in school uniforms – dark polos and kakhi pants.

I explained that I had recently moved iand I just had Verizon at my house last week, so I would call the office if I had problems and they went away.

But just wanted to remind people not let these people in your house. Verizon employees should be able to show you an employee ID and do not do door to door solicitations.

Be safe!”

Hurdle to Old Soldiers Home Golf Course Improvements Removed?

By Prince Of Petworth

Saga of the Old Soldiers’ Home Golf Course Cont. Changes Coming? Thanks to Grant for passing on from Stars & Stripes:

“The head of the Armed Forces Retirement Home agency was removed Thursday from his job operating two military retirement homes after years of festering financial problems at campuses in Washington and Mississippi, said a senior Pentagon official.

Tillotson pointed to the golf course at the Washington campus as an example of a largely untapped potential moneymaker.

“The current administration treated [the course] as a cost issue. When we did some research on this, we said, ‘There’s an asset here,'” Tillotson said. “This is a model that many other retirement communities pursue across the country. We’ve seen no movement by the retirement home staff on driving these issues in a meaningful way.”

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