Pleasant Plains

Mushroom Store(?), Cap and Stem, coming to Sherman Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


2601 Sherman Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

It looks like a new indoor plant store will be opening in Pleasant Plains on the corner of Euclid and Sherman. This space was previously City Corner Market. Signage for Cap and Stem went up this week and they seem to be making good progress on the interior, however, I wasn’t able to tune into on an opening date.

As an update, I walked past the store front again this morning and I think they may actually sell mushrooms? Not entirely clear…”

Another reader asks: (more…)

Open Mic night at Wangari Gardens tomorrow! (Friday)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lauren for passing on from Wangari Gardens (Kenyon and Park Place, NW):

“Have a song in your heart? Come to the garden Friday, September 1 from 7-9pm for an OPEN MIC NIGHT. Friend of the garden Veronica Faison will kick us off with some music, followed by the talents of our community of gardeners.

We recommend you bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and refreshments to share.”

Several Shootings last night including Petworth and Pleasant Plains/LeDroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2258 hours at 14th Street and Randolph Street NW. Lookout for B/M 5’6″ wearing black shirt with gray pants.”

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 600 Block of Bryant St NW. Lookout a possible white SUV last seen S/B on Georgia Ave., NW.

The Third District is currently investigating a shooting at 6th and W street NW” (more…)

“she had given birth to numerous puppies overnight. She was alone, looking out the window while nursing the pups.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Humane Rescue Alliance has been alerted again.

“Dear PoPville,

Calling attention to a situation that has recently escalated on Georgia avenue.

Neighbors have noticed two dogs left alone on a regular basis overnight at a store on Georgia Ave. Often seeing the dogs sitting alone in the morning with nothing more than one towel to share between the two of them and (more…)

“I got a new one for you.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD: “Alert: Firearm Unlawful Discharge Investigation at 1104 hours in the 700 block of Girard Street NW. Lookout for B/M 20 YOA WEARING A BLACK PUFFER JKT ,BLUE JEANS.”

“Dear PoPville,

I got a new one for you. Lost our trash can today because as they we’re picking up trash .. shots were fired on Girard and the trash guys threw the trash can in the truck and drove off. (more…)

2 Woman Shot (reportedly “in their Uber”) in 3300 block of Georgia Ave, NW. Also, Shooting Just before 10pm around Florida Ave/8th and T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0047 hours in the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. No lookout.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″

Alan Henney reported some disturbing details:

“2 WOMEN SHOT IN UBER — in the area of Georgia Ave and Harvard St NW DC. Two women were shot in the legs while their Uber was taking them between clubs. He drove them directly to the hospital after gunfire came through the Uber.”

Earlier from MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2156 hours in the 1900 block of 8th Street NW. Lookout for 4 B/Ms. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″

Updates if/when more info is released.

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