Capitol Hill

Helluva Way to Wake What The Helen of Troy was That?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Such an odd thing to wake up to early this morning [3/3:30am] – a black Volkswagen was parked outside on the 300 block of C Street SE blasting Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road”- live version with audience screaming and all- on repeat, for 15 straight minutes.

We called non-emergency hotline after about 10 minutes, and of course the car only played the song one more time after that.

Was anyone else in Capitol Hill stirred from their slumber thinking there was a big party outside?

Update: And saw the news today Sam Hunt was arrested for a DUI yesterday. A weird tribute?”

I think the answer is pretty clear – a current day: (more…)

“I went to a poutine popup last Friday and it was amazing.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to James for passing on this deliciousness: “Perfect popup for this cold weather! They’re called Two Guys Gravy and Fries”

Have a taste Friday night starting at 10pm: (more…)

“Buffalo & Bergen’s Capitol Hill location has a sign!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Valerie for sending: “Buffalo & Bergen’s Capitol Hill location has a sign! Any idea when it’s opening? The sign actually went up about a week ago.”

Almost exactly a year ago we learned that:

“Buffalo & Bergen, the Union Market maker of knishes, bagels and cocktails, has a liquor license public hearing notice in the window of the (downstairs) former home of Bagels & Baguettes at 3rd and Mass NE.”

A taste of what to look forward to: (more…)

“O Say Can You See” Garden sculpture creation complete. Visitors are invited to touch and walk through the sculpture.”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy U.S. Botanic Garden

From an email:

“After three weeks of weaving work, the Patrick Dougherty sculpture at U.S. Botanic Garden is complete. The sculpture, woven from thousands of plant saplings and branches, stands 15-feet-tall and 25-feet-wide. Dougherty has titled the sculpture “O Say Can You See.” (more…)

Pitango Gelato Papered Over on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Photo by Joe Wallace

Thanks to Joe for sending. Pitango Gelato opened up on Capitol Hill next to Peregrine in the old Greenworks space back in 2011. They closed their Logan Circle location back in 2016 but opened up a popular cafe in Adams Morgan back in 2017. They also still have a location in Penn Quarter which opened up back in 2010.

Updates when we learn what becomes of this space.

“more people victims of juvenile group crimes tonight in Cap Hill”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Heather for sending from MPD:

“At approximately 6:10 pm, near the intersection of 5th & G St SE, a victim was approached by five juvenile males, one of who grabbed her purse from her hands. The suspect then dumped the contents on the ground, taking an iPhone 8 (Rose Gold) and a Tiffany blue wallet. The suspects then fled on foot. The primary suspect is described as a black male, approximately 15 years old, 5’3-5’5″, thin build, with short hair.

A few minutes later, in the 500 block of 4th St SE, another victim observed several juvenile males jumping on the hood of a vehicle. The victim stopped her vehicle to confront the juveniles, at which point a suspect struck her in the face and took her vehicle. (more…)

9pm Shooting in SW; 9:30 pm Shots Fired on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“October 29, 2019, at 8:57 pm First District units heard and responded to the sounds of gunshots within the 200-300 block of K Street, SW. Upon their arrival to the scene officers located an adult male victim behind 237 K St, SW with gunshot wounds to his lower body. The victim has been hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. The victim nor witnesses provided any information regarding the suspect. This investigation is currently open and ongoing.

Should you have any information about this incident, investigators may be contacted at the First District Detectives Office (202) 299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Incident Center at (202) 727-9099.”

From MPD:

“This evening at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 400 Block of 13th St, NE and the surrounding area for the report of sounds of gunshots. Once on scene, officers located eight shell casings. The First District has not received any additional information regarding a lookout. Anyone that may have witnessed this or has any information (video footage, etc) regarding this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099. You may also send us your anonymous TEXT TIPS 50411.”

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