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New Building Going Up on 11th Street between Greek Spot and Bohemian Caverns

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 21, 2023 at 10:35AM

2000 block of 11th Street, NW just north of U Street

Farewell murals: (more…)

Helluva Ways to Wake Up on Presidents Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 20, 2023 at 9:25AM

1925 14th Street, NW just south of U Street

L. writes: “Sadly another broken window on 14th, Lululemon.”

B. sends below from LeDroit:

And L. and D. send from Columbia Heights: (more…)

#stolen wheels

7-Eleven rising from the ashes in Shaw. On U Street not so much.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 17, 2023 at 9:35AM

7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW

Thanks to Matt for sending above: “New signage up for the rebuilt 7-11 in Shaw that burned down a few years ago.”

Meanwhile on U Street, not looking so good: (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the view from the workout room and the balcony, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 16, 2023 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 2400 16th st near cresent. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

“V St popup: reloaded”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 9, 2023 at 1:05PM

1119 V Street, NW previously home to Tacos El Chilango

Thanks to L. for sending: “Right next to Izakaya Seki. I had to do a double take when I first saw it, thinking that perhaps they were renovating the original pop-up which is just a block to the east.”

And thanks to J. for sending: “This is one block down from the middle finger pop up for a few years ago. At 12th and V.” (more…)

Down Goes Jimmy John’s

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 7, 2023 at 9:05AM | Updated February 7, 2023 at 9:39AM

1408 U Street, NW

Thanks to C. and L. for sending: “I might be behind but I think Jimmy John’s went out of their U St location!! (more…)

“Suspects and Vehicle Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun): 1800 Block of T St, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2023 at 1:05PM

via google maps

Thanks to all who messaged me about this Sunday noting the proximity to recent door smashings and robberies.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in the 1800 block of T Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:31 pm, the suspects approached the victims at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. (more…)