Shaw

“Homelessness is a clear issue in DC and we want to be sympathetic to someone that’s already suffering, but we’re at a loss as to what to do next.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

There is a woman that lives outside of Seaton Elementary School on 10th Street NW. She’s been there for a few months, in all conditions. We’ve dropped off left overs for her and exchanged polite pleasantries at times. We’ve called the shelter hotline on particularly cold nights, concerned for her safety. Until recently we haven’t had any other concerns related to her.

Over the past few weeks, however, she’s consistently been using our alley as a bathroom. With our block full of curious kids and dogs, and rain too infrequent to be a reliable clean up method, a few of us neighbors have done our best to continually clean up after her. (more…)

Let’s Hope This Really is the Climax this Time

By Prince Of Petworth


1414 9th Street, NW

Thanks to Nick for sending the new signage up at the infamous 1414 9th Street space. A few weeks ago we reported on the new liquor license that had been posted here:

“Applicant requests to Transfer the license from 900 Florida Avenue, N.W., to a new location at 1414 9th Street, N.W. Applicant also requests a Change of Hours, and an Increase in Occupancy Load, from a Total Occupancy Load of 122, to a Maximum Number of Seats of 149, with a Total Occupancy Load of 173.” (more…)

38 Year Old Arrested and Charged with Quadruple Shooting (2:48pm) Over the Summer in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill while Armed (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in the 600 block of T Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:48 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

End of an Era – The Old Laundromat across from the Convention Center Closed

By Prince Of Petworth


1120 9th Street, NW

Tom’s Chinese Laundry was located here for, approximately, forever. Their yelp reviews were through the roof positive. Truly the end of an era.

They stayed open when they were surrounded by boarded up buildings for years. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. When I peaked in the door it was getting completely gutted. (more…)

“This triple trike was stolen from my backyard in Shaw.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This triple trike was stolen from my backyard in Shaw. I don’t think they could have gotten very far cause the chain was rusted, and I had just taken it outside so I could tune it up. It’s pretty easy to spot, I feel like your readers will know where it is. It was meant to be our main mode of transportation for the 4 of us in the spring (I was also just about to add the baby seat that I bought for it).”

Ed. Note: Please email any sightings to [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP. Thanks.

What the Hell Went Down This Weekend? 10:20am Saturday Shooting Homicide in Brentwood; Shots Fired in Shaw; 10-11 year old sought in a robbery investigation in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and O Street, NW Photo by Phil Sgro

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in the 1000 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 10:20 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. (more…)

Big News from the Hilton Brothers: Echo Park coming to former Gaslight Space, Andy’s Pizza coming next door to the spot with the Le Corbusier mural!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2012 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“Hospitality entrepreneurs Eric and Ian Hilton are partnering with Andy Brown, whose eponymous Andy’s Pizza will find a new home next door to the siblings’ latest venture, Echo Park (2012 9th Street NW) this winter. The new restaurant and bar, which pays homage to the Hiltons’ D.C.-area roots, replaces the former Gaslight Tavern.


2016 9th Street, NW

Andy’s Pizza (2016 9th Street NW) will serve up New York-style slices in-house and will also offer delivery to the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)

Continuing Coverage of 1414 9th Street, NW Continues – Next up – Climaxx Bar and Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth


1414 9th Street, NW

Since Vegetate closed in 2009 the space has become an Ethiopian restaurant called Cafe Eagle then Taqueria Mexicana then an Ethiopian Sports Bar and Restaurant named Eagle (again) then was renamed Northern Restaurant.  In July of 2012 Secret Lounge and Sports Bar opened up but closed in Nov. 2013. In February 2017 Choa Ku closed after opening in June 2016. In July 2017 Imm Thai opened and closed in August 2019.

A new liquor license posted out front for Climaxx Bar and Restaurant says: (more…)

“was left on our front porch overnight and it’s very unsettling”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: The disturbing letter is triggering to some so at their request I’ve moved it after the jump.

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone ever received torn up notes (with threatening content) and torn up dollar bills? One was left on our front porch overnight and it’s very unsettling. We are left wondering if this was targeted or part of a spate of incidents. (more…)

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