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Daytime Shots Fired in Dupont near the Phillips Saturday; Shooting Saturday Night on Sherman Ave in Pleasant Plains; Sunday Morning Shooting/Carjacking in Woodridge; Shooting at 11th and U St, NW Saturday morning now a homicide; 4 people shot 9pm Sunday night in Brentwood

Published July 22, 2019 at 9:45AM

Sherman Ave NW between Euclid and Fairmont

From MPD Saturday:

“Location of incident: in the rear of 2200 Q Street, NW.

At approximately 12:00 pm., a suspect fired a weapon at the listed location.

Members on the scene recovered two shell casings. No victim, no vehicle, or property were damaged.

Also, no weapon was recovered. If you have tips, video or other information related to this incident, please call our Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. If you prefer text, please send to our text tip line at 50411.”

From MPD Sunday/Saturday night 1am (see photo above): (more…)

“Grady’s on 14th is burning”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 21, 2019 at 4:43PM

2210 14th Street, NW

Thanks to all who’ve messaged.

14th and W Street, NW

From DCFD:

“Update Working Fire 2200 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest have knocked down all visible fire and are working on hotspots. We prevented fire spread to attached exposure buildings. No injuries reported. Heat index 104.” (more…)

Early Morning Shooting at 11th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 20, 2019 at 1:05PM

via google maps

From MPD around 3:30am:

“The Third District is a investing a shooting in the 1100 block of U Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the body. Officers and detectives continue to investigate on scene.

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

The Saloon is “collecting signatures to petition the council for temporary property tax relief.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 15, 2019 at 4:00PM

Thanks to Eliza for sending the above from The Saloon. But remember to get there soon because they’re closing for their annual Summer awesomeness from August 4th to September 5th: (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 12, 2019 at 2:15PM

This rental is located on U Street. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2900 / 2br – Charming Two Bedroom House in U Street Area (U Street Corridor) (more…)

Action at Bohemian Caverns – “Mama ‘San” Coming

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2019 at 4:00PM

2001 11th Street, NW

Thanks to Sarah for sending a photo of the new paint job at the old Bohemian Caverns space. A liquor license application for a new spot called Mama ‘San says:

“New C Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 200 and a Total Occupancy Load of 200. The License will include an Entertainment Endorsement, Dancing and Cover Charge.” (more…)

Pho 54 Opening in “2nd week of July”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 1, 2019 at 10:22PM

2420 14th Street, NW

About a month ago we learned that Pho 54 was coming to the former Love ‘n’ Faith cafe space on 14th Street just north of Florida Ave. I spotted some workers and they said they’d be opening in “the 2nd week of July”. Stay tuned for an exact date.

#Pho Patrol

Two Men Shot, One Killed 4:15pm Sunday at 14th and W St, NW – One Arrest Made

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 1, 2019 at 9:15AM

Photo by Doug Landry

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Sunday, June 30, 2019, in the 1400 block of W Street, Northwest.

At approximately 4:17 pm, members of the Third District responded to the south alley, of the listed location, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an unconscious adult male victim, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. (more…)

Former Evolution then Black Broadway Mural Becoming “Protect Our Planet” Mural

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 27, 2019 at 1:15PM

1300 block of U Street, NW

Previously this was home to the Evolution mural painted in 2008 then the Black Broadway mural painted in 2014. (more…)

If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain – Have I Got a Festival For You!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 27, 2019 at 11:45AM

Photo by Rey Lopez

“Yes, I like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain
I’m not much into health food, I am into champagne”
-Rupert Holmes

From an email:

“Happy Summer! Excited to share the details for Colada Shop’s 3rd Annual Piña Colada Festival kicking off with a lively rooftop party on Wednesday, July 10th on our 14th st location with a variety of complimentary pineapple themed food snacks.

courtesy Colada Shop

In addition to the Classic Piña Colada (rum, pineapple, coconut milk, coconut cream), we will have 4 different versions of this tropical trifecta of pineapple, roasted coconut and rum. These include originals like the Matcha-Mint Colada (rum, matcha, mint, coconut cream and coconut milk); La Negra Tiene Tumbao (rum, fernet, pineapple, coconut milk, coconut cream); Fresca (rum, coconut water, fresh pressed pineapple juice, coconut syrup); Colada Sangria (coconut rum, white wine, roasted pineapple, coconut water). All cocktails are priced at $9.00.”

Full press release: (more…)