Petworth

BREAKING: Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop coming to Upshur Street in former Seafood & Things Space!!

By Prince Of Petworth


847 Upshur St, NW courtesy Lulabelle’s

Well this is massive and awesome news.

Ed. Note: It’s fascinating to look at the transformation of this space over the years.


Back in 2008

From a press release:

“We are excited to announce that Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop will soon join the mix of great Upshur Street businesses in Petworth! Lulabelle’s is a collaboration between Julie Wineinger of Willow and Emily Friedberg and Jeanlouise Conaway of Each Peach Market in Mt. Pleasant. Opening later this summer, Lulabelle’s will serve coffee, ice cream, sweet treats, grab and go sandwiches and salads, AND will carry a whole array of fabulous gift items, greeting cards, stationery and other sundries. (more…)

“When the occupant opened the door, the suspects forced their way inside and assaulted 3 of the residents.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Burglary/First Degree-4500 block 5th ST NW

​At 11:45 PM, two suspects knocked on the door of a residence. When the occupant opened the door, the suspects forced their way inside and assaulted 3 of the residents. The victims sustained minor injuries and refused medical assistance. The suspects are described as Black males last seen driving away in a dark colored “police style” vehicle. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen Closing July 31st

By Prince Of Petworth


5111 Georgia Avenue, NW

From Straw Stick & Brick’s owner Carolina Gomez:

“DearSSBDelicustomers,

The building owner where we do business has decided to sell. After several months of thoughtful conversations Jason and I have decided to sell the business to pursue new opportunities that have presented themselves. SSB Deli will be closing on July 31st 2017 until the new owner is ready to re-open [as a restaurant] at a date that is to be determined.

We would like to thank everyone for the wonderful years that we have shared. Many of you are weekly regulars that have been frequenting the shop for over 5 years. I’ve been able to have the pleasure to meet most of you in person and we’ve gotten to know each other very well. You’ve become my friends and it has been fulfilling to serve the community. It’s been an honor to have built a place that you could come to get a bit of comfort food and see a familiar face. The shop originated as a small idea while we were in college. My dream has always been to contribute to the place where I grew up. (more…)

Pop Up Benches Becoming Permanent in at Sherman Circle!

By Prince Of Petworth


“ANC Commissioner Amy Hemingway and resident Lydia Barclay being the first to sit on the benches.”

ANC Commissioner Amy Hemingway reports:

“I am thrilled to report NPS is in the process of installing four benches in Sherman Circle. This is the result of residents’ requests and passion, and support from ANC 4D, Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Todd, and 4C Commissioner Joe Martin.

The benches arrived at 6:56am this morning. And by 7am Ms. Lydia Barclay, from 8th and Hamilton, was the first person to sit on them. She couldn’t contain her excitement, having spent nearly 40 years walking this circle. While Ms. Barclay sat for a times seven minutes, she named countless benefits of the benches, from “welcoming residents to rest after exercise to reading a book.” She named a number of her friends she was starting to tell so they could come down soon. (more…)

“I’m absolutely baffled as to how the car made it this far”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by C. Bennett

A reader reports:

“So this happened late afternoon Friday, July 14 in Petworth, in the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW. I live a couple doors down. Our management company is trying to obtain the police report but it doesn’t appear anyone in our condo association witnessed the accident. I’m absolutely baffled as to how the car made it this far (you can’t tell from the pic but it took out a metal railing by the stairs along with a good chunk of the brick). It’s very lucky it was raining Friday, as there are often kids or dog walkers along that sidewalk.”

Big Early Morning Row House Fire in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Matthew Traucht

MPD reported around 5am:

“MPD and DC Fire Department are currently working a building fire in the 4200 block of 7th Street, NW. The 4200-4300 blocks of 7th Street NW and the 700-800 blocks of Varnum Street NW are currently closed so we suggest avoiding the area.”

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