Truxton Circle

Dear PoP – Brass knob Warehouse still Open! For Now.

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I biked home a different way yesterday because traffic was a cluster and was happy to find that the brass knob warehouse is still open. I had stopped going after hearing that they closed, but they are still there and now it is easier to see stuff than ever. The doors are arranged so you can actually see them. There are also still a good number of windows, two really nice clawfoot tubs, and lots of radiators and locksets on site. There are mantels and other things that are photo catalogued and stored off site. He says he’ll be open for at least another month or so and he’s still going to be working on connecting people with the stuff they need.”

Sweet. Last we heard they had closed their doors on Feb. 15, 2011.

Brass Knob Warehouse is located at 57 N St, NW.

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1st and P St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“The 2 bedroom in law suite shares the huge kitchen in the main floor with a young professionals who just moving to the property . The basement in law suite are located in the 1st floor of this incredible 3 floor rows house.

The basement in law suite are located in the 1st floor of this incredible 3 floor rows house, This 2 bedroom English basement Law suite house has it all, Central Heating and cooling system, specious living and kitchen with a huge nice backyard are just to mention a few.

Located on the corner of 1st and P St south of Big Bear Cafe, 4 blocks from the (green and yellow line) and 2 blocks from (the red line metro)

The Apt is really nice place to relax and unwind, and yet just steps to the bustle of P St. Convention Center development or a five-minute walk to U street corridor, Chinatown, and Logan Circle, Plenty of sunlight; Multiple windows and patio/back yard space

Separte Living and Dinning area
Huge Kitchen
Huge living room easily could be converted to a bedroom
Perfect location
Washer and Dryer
Dish Washer
Stove and microwave
Parking Space
Could easily fit 2 people comfortably
Monthly rent at $1700

LOCATION FEATURES

In the heart of Logan Circle (P St and 1st St NW)
4 Grocery stores Giant, Safeway, CVS and Whole Foods
Multiple small grocery and Wine stores
4 metro stops in walking Distance — DuPont, Mt Vernon, U St , and China Town
Night life activities in walking distance
Multiple Public transportation including Buses and Taxis”

I’m gonna hope the “In the heart of Logan Circle” was an honest mistake…

Nevertheless does $1700 sound right for this 2 bedroom?

Dear PoP – Renovated Convenience store on the corner of NJ Ave NW and Q St NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I walk past it on my way home and had been noticing small signs of change over the last several several months (new sign, new paint, a banner promising sandwiches, interior renovations, finally another new sign). Last night I went in and talked to the guy behind the cash register. He says they’re going to be selling Ethiopian food for carryout. I am very excited!

It also looks like they will continue to offer convenience store wares (chips, soft drinks, overpriced canned goods).”


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Hot Trout Grill Becomes Revive Catering at North Capitol and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

The Hot Trout Grill sign is now one reading Revive (8 Florida Ave., NW). Any idea what the business will be? My money’s on a coffee shop or yoga studio.”

I called Revive and confirming an earlier report, the voice mail says that you have reached “revive catering”. If they offer take out/eat in options I’ll be sure to follow up.


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Dear PoP – 1st and N NW speed bumps part 3, sadly…

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

On Saturday I witnessed a disturbing scene, at 1st and N NW, where I’ve been writing about the need for speed bumps, or a four way stop, more enforcement of the school zone, etc…

A woman in a motorized wheelchair crossing in the cross-walk (which is lined, and marked with a school zone sign and a fluorescent ped x-ing sign), was just struck by the black SUV pictured. The SUV was going fast, and hit the woman and her chair hard.

Cops and ambulances came. Luckily the crowds at Dunbar for a track meet called 9-11 quickly.
The woman was in what looked and sounded like excruciating pain. She said the hot pavement was burning her, but no one was allowed to move her until the paramedics arrived.

I just want the commenters on the earlier blog posts to recognize that no one is being dramatic here.
I don’t want something to be done because it’s convenient for my dog and I. I see near-accidents every day, involving 6 year-olds.

People seem to think there is no real risk, and certainly not one that warrants inconveniencing drivers to any extent.

Is this real enough for you? Will you still respond, “Oh Please, calm down,” now?
Tell that to the lady who just got rocked by the Cadillac going 40mph.

Let’s just keep saying, “1st isn’t a side street, roads were invented for cars, and I’ll honk at every speed bump in protest,” until next week, when another person gets injured.”

We previously spoke about this intersection here and here.

Two Shot One Killed at New Jersey and P St, NW; One Killed 1400 Block of Morse St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Two young men were shot tonight [Monday] at about 10:15 pm near New Jersey and P St, NW.
One of the victims has been pronounced dead. The other is being treated for gunshot wounds.

If anyone has any information we ask that you call 727-9099 to help the investigation into this event.


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From MPD:

At about 3:55am, on May 30, 2011 officers responded to the 1400 block of Morse street for sounds of gun fire. Found on the scene was a young adult male suffering from multiple gun shots to his body. He was transported to hospital were he passed due to his injuries. Anyone having information please call 911 or 202-727-9099.

Triple Shooting at 1st and Q St, NW Around 9:15pm Thurs. Night

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Somewhere on the order of 15 emergency vehicles responded to a number of gunshots on the 100 block of Q St., NW. I saw two injured individuals put into ambulances. DC MPD’s alert says three suspects fled on foot north towards Florida Ave., NW. Photo is before the vast majority of police and fire arrived.

Kudos to DC police for responding within minutes of the shots being fired.”

MPD writes:

“Shooting tonight at 9:15 pm in the courtyard of 201 Q St NW. Three victims–an adult female, adult male, and juvenile male–all suffered non life-threatening injuries while in the courtyard at this address.

Three possible suspects last seen toward Florida Avenue NW on foot.”

Was anyone at Big Bear Cafe (1st and R St, NW) when this happened?


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