Powell Elementary School at the southeast corner of 14th and Upshur St, NW
From MPD:
“On today’s date at 2:45 pm – Fourth District units responded to the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW, in reference to the Sound of Gunshots.
Upon arrival on the scene – units located evidence, thus the scene is being processed.
There are street closures at the following locations: 14th Street – between Shepherd and Upshur Streets, NW, north and southbound.”
3716 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
How come some restaurants become “hot” and other seemed doomed to fail? Specifically, my partner and I went to Sala Thai (aka “Pantry”) in Petworth tonight. The decor has been considerably improved, and the food was tasty. And, other than us, there wasn’t a soul in the place. Now, I won’t get into a debate about the best Thai food in the city, but our meal was at least as good as other places that are generally packed (eg. Beau Thai). So maybe this is partly a plea for neighbors to visit Sala Thai so we don’t lose the one restaurant on that block. But more generally, I’m curious how a restaurant like this can become so “cold” when most places around it are packed…?”
14th and Quincy Street, NW
Thanks to Pat for first sending word. I confirmed with the owners who say:
“We fought it as long as we could but the neighborhood has changed so much around us in the last 10 years we sort of had to.”
Speaking of which the Derby is turning Ten October 16th so prepare for a big party to celebrate. And this Saturday is the Red Derby’s Pulp Fiction Prom:
“It’s that time of the year again, friends! Join us for our annual Prom!
This years theme is Pulp Fiction! Noir, old Hollywood and Jack Rabbit Slims! Don your finest duds, dress your favorite Tarantino character or Hollywood icon!
Downstairs will be Jack Rabbit Slims, the infamous host to twist offs and $5 shakes. We’ll be slinging Big Kahuna Burgers, Royal with Cheese and Bad Motherfucker Punch!
Bring your sweetie, buds or your right hand man! It’s Prom, baby!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
I got this flyer via email and I’m just gonna post it as is:
“ATTENTION!!
HUGE RATS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED WITHIN OUR PETWORTH NEIGHBORHOOD. UNFORTUNATELY, OUR FERAL CAT POPULATION HAS ALSO BEEN QUICKLY AND MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARING!
AS NEW EATERIES, RESTAURANTS AND GROCERY MARKETS OPEN, THIS RAT INFESTATION PROBLEM IS RAPIDLY BECOMING A VERY SERIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN. OUR PREVIOUS FERAL CAT POPULATION KEPT THESE VERY DANGEROUS AND FILTHY RODENTS AT BAY.
CATS ARE THE NATURAL PREDATOR OF RATS AND MICE (more…)
Folks have been sending me tons of photos of mushrooms. These two from Carlos found in Sherman Circle are my favorite.
4128 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Patti for sending word about Epiphany BBQ‘s replacement – stay tuned for an opening date.
Photo by Victoria Harris
Victoria writes around 8:45pm Sunday night:
“girl refusing to get out of tree on Upshur – 1 hour now”
The woman is out now, in ambulance. Idk why she was up there so long. She kept screaming, shaking the trees. https://t.co/eubN6L34jN
— Victoria Harris (@chef_vicky) August 7, 2017
via google maps
From MPD:
“Assault with Intent to Kill-3600 block Georgia Ave NW
This morning at 2:15 AM, an adult male victim became involved in a dispute with two suspects. The suspects began to beat the victim with a tire iron, rendering him unconscious. 4D units stopped the suspects and placed them under arrest. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is being treated for non life-threatening injuries. Arrested are Sean Plumber of NE Washington DC and Dennises Diaz of no fixed address. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
809 Upshur Street, NW
Well this awesome!! If you told me in 2003…I’d have believed you!! Oh yeah. Check out the good word from Bon Appetit. Much love to my friends at Timber Pizza Co.:
“GO HERE: for blistered, bubbly, farmers’-market-produce-laden pizzas fresh from the ripping hot wood-burning oven. What began as a roving food truck is now a fixture of D.C.’s Petworth scene, with Argentine chef Daniela Moreira at the helm.”
828 Upshur Street, NW
And an equal Mazel to the fine folks at Himitsu:
“GO HERE: for an imaginative Japanese-inspired meal that isn’t preoccupied with tradition. Yes, there’s a solid selection of nigiri and sashimi for those who want to play it safe, but we recommend heading for more unfamiliar territory–like uni paired with Alabama white sauce.” (more…)
From MPD:
“On Sunday around 2:00 am, MPD responded to the sounds of gunshots in the 4800 block of Kansas Avenue NW and found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. One of them was taken to local hospital and is in very critical condition. The second male was pronounced dead. Currently the only description for a suspect is a Hispanic male wearing a white t-shirt who was last seen running south on Kansas Avenue NW.
Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”
and
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2600 block of 15th Street, NW. An adult male victim has been taken to an area hospital for treatment. Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area due to road closures.
Anyone with information is asked to call (202) 727-9099.”
also:
“Shortly after 12:30 AM on July 30, 2017, MPD units received a 911 call for a man with a gun in the 900 block of Longfellow Street, NW. The complainant reported that he was doing his laundry in his building’s laundry room when the suspect threatened him with a gun. The suspect was located and was positively identified by the complainant as the one who threatened him with a gun. The suspect was placed under arrest for ADW Gun. A revolver, which turned out to be an imitation starter pistol, was also found in the suspect’s proximity.”
Full MPD release on Petworth homicide after the jump. (more…)