Truxton Circle

“Are there cases where a community group has successfully sued a landlord for a nuisance property?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

There’s an little known DC Code section that allows community groups to file lawsuits against properties that are being used to sell, store or manufacture illegal drugs; that are being used to unlawfully store or sell guns; or that are being used to facilitate prostitution.

Some residents in Truxton Circle have a pretty dire and threatening situation going on with a tenant on a block and we’re considering all options. Over the past 24 months, the residents and/or guests of this household have dealt drugs, brandished firearms, threatened other residents, destroyed property, spray-painted security cameras, and generally created an unlivable situation in the immediate area of the property. (more…)

4pm Shooting in Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


Florida and North Capitol Street, NW

Readers reported: “Tons of shots fired and a bunch of police at Bates and N Capitol, similar location to yesterday’s shooting”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street NW. Units patrolling the area responded to the sounds of gunshots and located two adult males with gunshot wounds. Both individuals have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

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

“Some bittersweet news today folks: after 5 very gratifying years, Republic Kolache will be closing up shop early next month.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who passed on from Republic Kolache:

“Some bittersweet news today folks: after 5 very gratifying years, Republic Kolache will be closing up shop early next month.

From the first popups at American Ice in Aug 2015, to a wholesale business that placed kolaches on the shelves of Whole Foods & many local coffee shops, to the opening of our sister brick & mortar Republic Cantina — we’ve truly had a good run.

The rationale here is what you’d probably guess: the pandemic has caused a massive drop in our sales (namely on the wholesale side, which represented ~90% of our production). With many of our cafe & grocery customers closed, continuing operations is unfortunately just no longer sustainable. (more…)

Shooting in Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD sent around 6am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 100 block of P Street NW. an adult female has been transported to an area hospital with non life threatening gunshot wounds to the leg.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

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

“Will my insurance go up after a bullet hits my car?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Will my insurance go up after a bullet hits my car? A stray bullet went through the side of my car parked on the unit block of O Street, NW last night. I did not notice my car was hit until I saw police asked me about it. I’m worried about my rates going up if I file a claim. What’s the best course of action?” (more…)

Looking for Witnesses to this Hit and Run

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I recently got into a car crash on New Jersey Avenue and O Street, NW around 8:45 pm on Sunday 10/11/20. It was a hit and run so I’m trying to find the car / driver that messed my car up. All we know is that it was a red Mercedes sedan and it should have scratches running up the driver side of it. Anyone with information can text me at (443)-878-0214 or email me at [email protected].”

Shooting Investigation (Wed. night) “in the area of New York Avenue and North Capitol Street NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD (around midnight):

“The Third District and First District are currently investigating a shooting that is believed to have taken place in the area of New York Avenue and North Capitol Street NW. An adult male victim walked into an area hospital with gunshot wounds, indicating that the incident took place in that area.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

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

Unrelated but a bit later around 1:30am MPD reported: “Shooting in the 1000 block of 12th St, SE. LOF a silver SUV” (more…)

Today in Hawks around Town – Bald Eagle at 5th and N St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Awesome. Thanks to John for sending: ” Bald eagle spotted eating on telephone pole in alley behind N St NW near 5th St on the morning of the 25th.”

Some other Bald Eagles recent sightings here.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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