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Last Christmas Tree in Town, Speaking of which “Christmas in July at DACHA to benefit N Street Village”

By Prince Of Petworth


Amy writes: ” A very sad Christmas tree spotted on 11th street in Logan circle today. I walked by it twice before I realized what it was.”

From DACHA:

“Christmas in July is back, this year on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Dacha Beer Garden located at 1600 7th St. NW Washington, DC, which will benefit N Street Village. The Village is the district’s largest nonprofit serving homeless and low income women.

There will be festive drink specials courtesy of Dacha, a real life Santa Claus, Christmas music, a candy cane raffle and other fun holiday activities. Holiday attire is strongly encouraged!

Local businesses contributing to the candy cane raffle will include: (more…)

“sad to see the great patio coming down”

By Prince Of Petworth


2047 9th Street, NW behind 9:30 Club

Thanks to K for sending: “I know Satellite Room has been closed for a while but was sad to see the great patio coming down. Just the patio so far. Looks like they are making efforts to protect the bar/restaurant portion so assume that is staying.”

Anyone hear what the current plans are?

“a man approached me and spit in my face”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to share what happened to me tonight (Thursday.) I was on Florida Ave and decided to walk home around 8pm. While I was on Rhode Island Ave near the gas station that has the Dunkin attached to it and waiting to cross the street, a man approached me and spit in my face. (more…)

“For the first time ever, American Ice Company is hosting a July 4th neighborhood cookout!”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy American Ice Co. 917 V Street, NW

From an email:

“For the first time ever, American Ice Company is hosting a July 4th neighborhood cookout!

Taking a break from our annual Crab Crack, we want to keep the tradition of providing the neighborhood with a spot to celebrate the holiday without having to trek down to the Mall.

Our good friends from Meats and Foods will be on hand with their tasty chorizo & chicken sausages (more…)

Columbia Room Reopens Spirits Library Today!

By Prince Of Petworth


124 Blagden Alley, NW. Columbia Room’s Spirits Library // courtesy Columbia Room

From Columbia Room:

“Columbia Room will reopen its Spirits Library on Wednesday, June 23, marking the first time the award-winning bar has operated indoors since March 2020. The Spirits Library will join Columbia Room’s Spritz Garden, which encompasses its outdoor spaces (rooftop and ground-level streatery), in welcoming guests to its Blagden Alley home.

Menus available in the Spirits Library, currently available in the Spritz Garden as well, will offer classic Columbia Room cocktails including (more…)

Shooting around 4:15pm in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and O Street, NW

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1612hrs in the 1300 block of 7th St NW. Lookout for a Black Nissan fleeing westbound 700 block O St NW.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”

Updates when/if more info is released.

Police Release Images of Early Sunday Morning Shooting in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect and a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 3:43 am, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)

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