Shaw

“At the very least wait until the stroller has passed so you aren’t holding a gun inches from a babies head.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Jeni reports:

“This incident happened Sunday at 4.55pm in Shaw. We were walking down S street toward 7th street when a guy emerged from the alley, walking at an odd pace and kind of spaced out (I assumed from the heat) and we let him pass us since we had both dog and stroller so we’re taking up real estate. Just as he passed us two young men crossed the street, and one of them pulled out a gun with an augmented clip. By the time we processed what was happening, the other guy had stopped so was now just behind us leaving us between him and the gun. Thankfully they two guys didn’t care that we were there and walked straight up to him and held the gun to his head, so we ran around the corner while calling the police and warning others not to turn the corner. (more…)

When Untz Untz Goes Very Very Wrong

By Prince Of Petworth


1500 block of 7th Street, NW. Photo by Vic Jain

Started getting tons of messages around 8:30pm last night about a big fire department response next to the Passenger in Shaw. Fortunately, and in my wildest dreams I could not make this up, “Upon gaining entry found an unattended smoke machine that activated.” (more…)

Former 11-M Corner Store becoming a “Restaurant serving Latin American food”

By Prince Of Petworth


1133 11th Street, NW

11-M closed back in October of last year. A new liquor license application for the space says:

“New Class “C” family-oriented Restaurant serving Latin American food. Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 52 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 40 with seating for 36 patrons inside premises.”

Eat DC reports that it is from the owners of El Sol and Mezcalero. (more…)

“Not sure if this was a one-off of bad manners or a trend of ambush and steal”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to report an incident of harassment at N and 8th St. NW (8:45pm Wed. night.) My husband and I were on scooters on our way home up 8th when three kids moved into the street and we had to come to a stop to avoid colliding with them. They threatened to take our scooters, and when we refused, one of them started kicking mine over and over. (more…)

“Last night was our final night of service.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1914 9th Street, NW

From Dino’s Grotto:

“After more than 14 years at two locations, it is time to move on. While we have two closing parties left, Last night was our final night of service. I will miss all our fans. Seeing so many couples bring in kids and saying that Dino was where they had heir first date was amazing. Sharing memories and stories the last time made this a real celebration. (more…)

Unprovoked Assault Outside The Passenger Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


1500 block of 7th Street, NW

A reader reported:

“I wanted to inform you about an assault that happened outside of the Passenger (7th Nw between p and q) at around 12:05 am tonight (Saturday night/technically Sunday morning.) My boyfriend, myself and three friends had just walked out of the bar and were walking to the corner to cross the street and a group of teenagers attacked my boyfriend, punching him in the face causing his lip to be lacerated and need stitches.”

I asked if they thought the intent was to rob and they replied: (more…)

“HU Market & Deli has rebranded as Gorebet, which means neighborhood in Amharic”

By Prince Of Petworth


2606 Georgia Ave NW courtesy Gorbet

From an email:

“I thought your readers would be interested to know that the market has rebranded as Gorebet, which means neighborhood in Amharic and reflects owner Neja Ali’s Ethiopian roots. In keeping with the warm and welcoming environment emblemized by its homemade sambusas — savory Ethiopian pastries stuffed with vegetables or chicken — Gorebet is further embracing its community by offering a variety of DC-made products. These include in-demand healthier and fresher options, such as: (more…)

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