Truxton Circle

15-year-old arrested and charged in the Triple Shooting that occurred in Truxton Circle April 28th

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that left three victims injured in Northwest.

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 7:07 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of N Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported both men to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A third victim, a male child suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported by family members to an area hospital where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

On May 22, 2026, (more…)

Mom’s Uyghur Lagman Coming to Shaw/Truxton Circle!

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK and briefly Maman Joon

“Expect authentic Uyghur Lagman…hand pulled noodles with savory stir fried meat and vegetables. All are warmly welcome!  Get ready for Mom’s Uyghur Lagman! Asian Halal Cuisine.”

Thanks to Brian for sending: “Start the countdown, another new concept at 1700 NJ Ave NW. (more…)

“it effectively marked hundreds of homes as potential targets for theft or vandalism.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A local cleaning company went door to door hanging advertisements on front doors throughout the neighborhood. Because this was done on Christmas Eve, many of those flyers have been left untouched for hours or longer, making it very obvious which homes were unoccupied during the holiday.

Several neighbors were alarmed, not just because it was intrusive, but because it effectively marked hundreds of homes as potential targets for theft or vandalism. It felt careless and, frankly, unsafe. At a minimum, (more…)

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