Brookland

36 Year Old “arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse” Monday Afternoon in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense, which occurred in the 4000 block of 8th Street, Northeast, on Monday, August 7, 2017.

At approximately 1:44 pm, the suspect entered the victim’s apartment and a physical struggle ensued. The suspect attempted to sexually assault the victim. The victim was able to escape and alert police.

On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 36-year-old Lawrence Arvine Johnson of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse.”

4 Men Shot, 1 of whom was killed, in Brookland Just Before 8pm Thursday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Thanks to all who messaged. MPD initially reported:

“Shooting at 1942 hrs in the 3400 block of 18th Street, NE. Lookout for a black Chevy Malibu or Impala.”

The Washington Post reported:

“One man was killed and three others were wounded on Thursday night in the Brookland area of Northeast Washington, D.C. police said.”

Updates when MPD releases more info.

Tastemakers, food incubator, grocery, ice cream shop and bar, opening in Edgewood/Brookland this September!

By Prince Of Petworth


10th and Franklin St, NE

Here’s a great update on the “gourmet food hall with 8-10 independent food vendors, a bar, and a grocery market” coming to Egewood/Brookland. WDCEP posts an interview with the owner:

“Captain Cookie is about to launch a second location and incubator space to help local food businesses scale. Named “Tastemakers” the 9,000 sq ft incubator space will open in Ward 5’s Brookland neighborhood in early September. There will be industrial kitchen space for local food companies, a small grocery store, and another Captain Cookie storefront. The store will feature 6-8 food vendors and have a bar.”

STAY TUNED.

Today’s Rental is a 1 bedroom in Brookland for $975

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: I have not personally seen these rentals and therefore cannot vouch for them, I just pull interesting ones I find on Craigslist. Good luck with your search!

This rental is located at 1511 Franklin St, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$975 / 1br – Beautiful Studio plus Den at The Franklin Ready for Move In!!

Beautiful Studio plus Den at The Franklin Ready for Move In!! -$975/month

Apartment Features
*Hardwood Flooring
*Open Kitchen
*On-Site Laundry
*Spacious Closet (more…)

“Coming soon: Homemade small batch gourmet ice cream made right in Brookland, DC.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Hmm, the address listed for Bri’s Brookland Creamery is 3301 9th Street, NE appears to be residential. The Facebook page says:

“Coming soon: Homemade small batch gourmet ice cream made right in Brookland, DC.”

There was a “tasting event” last Sunday – did anybody go?

UPDATE: “We’re still in the early stages, it’ll initially be pop ups, catering and farmers markets…still figuring out commercial kitchen space.”

STAY TUNED.

“Is this even legal, to live without running water?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Brookland and absolutely love it. However, my neighbor across the alleyway does not have running water. As a result, he regularly urinates in the alleyway. He also has guests who have in the past urinated in the alley and defecated in a neighbor’s backyard (not even his own, which somehow bothered me more). I’ve talked to him about this to no avail – the house has a huge overdue water bill that he can’t pay, and it’s way too high for me to consider paying it for my own sanity. I contacted DCRA but they never sent anyone. Any thoughts on how to handle this? Is this even legal, to live without running water?”

Fox Loves Taco coming soon Signage at former Filter space in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Michelle Goldchain

Michelle tweets:

“Is some place called Fox Loves Taco replacing @MonroeStMarket’s @filter_coffee?”

Back in April we broke the news that Filter was closing and a new spot from the Little Red Fox folks would be taking over the space featuring a:

“variety of healthy take out foods, breakfast burritos and coffee drinks.”

Their Facebook page says:

“Serving specialty coffee & breakfast tacos in Brookland. Opening late Summer.”

New Brookland Bridge Coming to Monroe Street

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“Reconstruction of Monroe Street NE Bridge

The Monroe Street Bridge is a three-span prestressed concrete bridge supported by two concrete abutments and two reinforced concrete piers, all supported by shallow foundations. The bridge structure carries Monroe Street NE over the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and CSX tracks as well as the Brookland-CUA Metro platform. The existing bridge is approximately 122 feet long and 66 feet wide.

The existing Monroe Street Bridge was built in 1931 and underwent a major rehabilitation in 1974. However, the bridge’s deteriorated condition is such that it must be reconstructed rather than be repaired. (more…)

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