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La Jambe: “After a few difficult months of hibernation, we are happy to announce that we are officially back!”

By Prince Of Petworth


1550 7th Street, NW. Photo by Dave Bloom

From La Jambe:

“After a few difficult months of hibernation, we are happy to announce that we are officially back! But that’s not even the best part.

This past year was a tough one to say the least, but through these hard times, your love and support shined through, and we cannot be more grateful to be able to serve you back again in a safer environment.
As of today, we are open every Thursday through Sunday, from 5pm (and 4pm on weekends) to close.

We are slowly rebuilding La Jambe with the goal to start serving brunch soon, re-launching wine tastings and events, as well as opening a streatery next weekend that will add more seating outdoors, and eventually to be open daily again.

The other exciting news is that we can now introduce our new Executive Chef and a truly exciting new menu! (more…)

Howard University “pleased to announce that legendary actress and alumna Phylicia Rashad will serve as Dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Howard University:

“Following a comprehensive national search, Howard University today proudly announces the appointment of Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021. In this role, she will report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. An alumna of Howard University, Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts. (more…)

Terrible Crash in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Nick Carton

Nick sends at 12:54pm “9/P NW – yikes.” Yikes indeed.

From DC Fire and EMS:

“Crash with vehicle on its side 9th & P Sts NW. 3 vehicles involved. No entrapment. #DCsBravest evaluating 2 patients.”

“#DCsBravest will be transporting 1 patient with serious non life threatening injuries and another with minor injuries.” (more…)

About that Huge Police Response/Helicopter in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and N Street, NW

Update 2:27pm residents report: “They just removed the guy from his apartment, he came out with his hands up. Looks like they will be leaving soon.”

Readers report:

“There’s a huge police presence in the colonel apt building on 9th and N, including at least six cops with a riot shield and a chopper circling overhead. I heard them knock on a door in the bldg and yell “come out with your hands up” but no one has come out yet.” (more…)

Shooting in Shaw around 12:20am

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD around 12:20am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1800 block of 8th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the lower body.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

“potential dangers to students now seem to outweigh COVID risks”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A homeless person camped next to our kids’ school was recently arrested for “charges including assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a large capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and receiving Stolen Property.” I feel for the remaining inhabitants, but it seems like it’s time for residents of this encampment to go somewhere where they are not harassing elementary school students, as potential dangers to students now seem to outweigh COVID risks. Do readers have any suggestions for getting District leaders to listen to and act on our concerns?”

Readers pass on a letter to the Seaton Community: (more…)

1:30am Shooting in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

First report by MPD “Alert: Shooting at 0131hrs in the 1600 block of 7th street NW DC. No lookout”

A bit more from MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting inside of a building in the 1600 block of 7th St., Northwest. An adult male has been located with critical gunshot wounds to the body.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 18, 2021, in the 1600 block of 7th Street, Northwest. (more…)

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