Shaw

“next time he is just going to stick his knife in them”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday I was walking by shaw metro around 5 pm, and it looked like a junkyard for electric scooters – see picture. How does this fit in with the vision for making DC beautiful?

About an hour later, on my way back at the same location, a young woman zoomed past me on one of these scooters. She almost ran into people on the sidewalk and barely swerved past them. Then I heard the guy behind me muttering something along the lines of – next time someone does that to him on a sidewalk, he is just going to stick his knife in them. Then he yelled across the street at someone else on a scooter, telling them to slow their ass down. (more…)

Sup Snake in Shaw that perfectly blends in with the sidewalk?

By Prince Of Petworth

It feels like only yesterday we dodging ravens on metro…

UPDATE: It’s a Boa.

“Dear PoPville,

Late last night my fiancé and I were walking on 10th St NW and almost stepped on what I thought was a pile of leaves. He recognized it as a snake and we leapt out of the way. It never moved and part of me is still convinced it was fake, but light Googling has told me this might be a copperhead?? Help??” (more…)

Shooting/Shots Fired in Shaw Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Ryan Powers

Nicky reported around 9:45pm(?):

“sounded like 10 shots fired, kids fleeing, and now police cars on 7 and P NW around the Kennedy Rec center. any update?”

Another reader reported:

“10 gunshots at 6th and O NW”

I haven’t seen anything reported by MPD yet. Will update when/if they do.

Speed Dating! (And All-Night Happy Hour) at Hex (above the Passenger) May 13th

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hosting an event in partnership with The Passenger that I think your readers might be interested in. It’s a trial run of a speed dating event being held at Hex [“Craft cocktails and small bites with an intimate, offbeat atmosphere.“], the new bar above The Passenger that opened a week ago. I got tired of paying $35 a pop to attend speed dating events and decided to try hosting one myself. Was lucky enough to get an awesome bar to partner with!”

From their event page: (more…)

“Rain no longer has to ruin your time in Shaw’s adult tree house”

By Prince Of Petworth


606 Florida Ave, NW courtesy El Techo

From a press release:

“Picture this: a sunny summer day in Washington spent on the El Techo roof surrounded by luscious treetop greenery with a frozen margarita in hand. But, wait. It starts to rain, threatening your picturesque rooftop relaxation session.

Fear not. Rain no longer has to ruin your time in Shaw’s adult tree house as it is no match for El Techo’s new all-weather roof set to unveil Cinco de Mayo weekend. The new roof will be a 14- foot high structure made from horizontally louvered semi-clear panels, which will allow the sun to shine through, even during those sudden summer showers. When the sky is clear, the roof will be opened from 0 degrees horizontal to 90 degrees vertical, making the roof open-air once again. (more…)

Howard University President: “We appreciate pet owners respecting our campus by not bringing pets onto the private areas.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who forwarded the letter from Howard University’s President:

“April 19, 2019

Dear Howard University Family,

Our campus is a beautiful, sacred space that provides comfort and, in many ways, sanctuary in a place that feels more like a second home than merely an academic institution. The Upper Quadrangle, commonly referred to as the Yard, is a treasured site of many auspicious occasions. Our Commencement Ceremony is the ultimate long walk that symbolizes a sacred tradition, symbolic of every student’s matriculation. The Howard University community wants to see this area remain pristine and symbolic of all that Howard University represents.

We are aware of the concerns regarding dog walking across campus. Howard is a private institution nestled in the heart of an urban city and we’ve shared a long-standing positive relationship with our evolving community for more than 150 years, which we look forward to continuing in the future. (more…)

Down Goes Duffy’s (the old one)

By Prince Of Petworth


2106 Vermont Ave, NW

Update thanks to Laura for sending from SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS:

“After 12 years of serving the local community of the U Street corridor, the bar at 2106 Vermont Ave NW will be replaced with a mixed-use development to match the fast-growing density of the area. The massing of the building is a result of creating a balance between the massive developments along Florida Ave and the smaller scale buildings on the block. The proposed building will consist of one retail space and nine residential units. Each unit will consist of four to six bedrooms and structured for communal living. Each resident will have their own private space and be a part of a communal living space within their unit. In addition to that, the building will have an amenity space on the rooftop to serve the entire building.”


via SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS

Thanks to all who messaged us. Rob notes succinctly: “The deed has been done” (more…)

“It is with great sadness that we announce Kyirisan will be closing” Thursday. In The Shay. In Shaw.

By Prince Of Petworth


1934 8th Street, NW

Thanks to all who passed on from Kyirisan:

“It is with great sadness that we announce Kyirisan will be closing, our last service will be Thursday April 18th. Thank you for welcoming us to the neighborhood and sharing so many moments with us these past three years. Come on by to grab one last order of wings, scallops, and duck! (more…)

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