H Street NE

The Pug Turned 11 Today. Cheers!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1234 H Street, NE

A little less fanfare than when they turned ten but the special will be Russell’s choice according to Tony T. I’ll echo what I said last year and will hopefully echo many years into the future – Congrats to the one of the best that has quietly and consistently made D.C., the real D.C., a better place to live and work. And drink. And have fun.

“Just wanted to send out a note regarding a potential scammer.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers

What I particularly hate about the scammers is that I fear when someone really needs help – we will be so, understandably, jaded that we may default to thinking the request is a scam. I hope I’m wrong. Anyone else familiar with the request below?

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to send out a note regarding a potential scammer. I was walking my dog around 7pm last night between 13th and 14th on D Street NE when a man (late 40s/early 50s, approximately 5’9”, round figured, African American with eye ptosis) ran down “his” front steps and asked for cab fare claiming his wife and daughter were in the hospital in PG County. He whipped out his drivers license to prove he lived at that address (I didn’t lean in to confirm) and claimed that none of his neighbors were home to help him out. I assume part of his story is that he was locked out but he didn’t actually say that. Anyway, I told him I didn’t have any cash on me or in my home but that if his wife and children were in the hospital, the cops would surely be understanding and willing to give him a ride there.

I’ve heard this very story before though I didn’t recognize this guy. We’ll see if he’s still around in the coming weeks.”

Well, Good Thing They Taped it with the Heavy Duty Tape!!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I found this curious and thought you might too. The pic is of an envelope taped to Sticky Rice’s door on H St. NE that says “Confidential for Owner.” The same envelope was taped to the doors of most businesses this morning between 13th and 10th (and maybe more but those were the streets I walked between).”

What do you guys think, some sorta marketing thing? Or the key to the collusion?

Anyone Else Noticing an uptick in “intense road rage incidents”?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user blake martin

Marie asks:

“I’ve been noticing a crazy amount of intense roadrage incidents over the last few months in the H Street area, both driver vs. driver and bicycle vs. driver.

I honked my horn at a Toyota who cut me off. Another car pulled up next to me, opened his window, and attempted to punch my car for honking at him. I think he assumed I was honking at him – he called me a “dumbass.” I laughed, he got more angry. Anyway, I’ve had more weird/aggressive interactions with drivers in the last 3 months than I have my entire memory of driving and being a passenger in DC.

Anyone else?”

2:20pm Shooting Near Starburst Intersection

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 2:20 PM, 5th District Officers responded to 1500 block of Benning Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from multiple non-fatal gunshot wounds. 5th District Detectives are actively investigating this case. We are currently looking for two suspects wearing all black clothing approximately 6 feet in height. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact the 5th District at 2026980150.”

Today’s Rental is “is insane for a near-union station 800 square foot apartment”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

There’s an apt in my building up for $1798 today, which is insane for a near-union station 800 square foot apartment (201 I Street, NE). I know rents here are volatile and change all the time so hopefully it will still be that low by the time you see this message. Thank you!”

As of 11:40am it was listed at $1747 (screenshot above.) Here’s the floor plan:

Today’s Rental is “a really, really nice place to live.”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 625 H Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1682 / 399ft2 – Spectacular Studios the last of their kind @ Anthology on H St. N.E.

Luxury Residences With the Vibe of H Street

This is a Studio, 1 Bath

Anthology. It’s a collection of things. Materials, textures, people, experiences, ideas. And here, it’s your collection. When we decided to create Anthology, we wanted to make something that was more than just a place to live. We wanted to create a community that truly reflects the culture of H Street and makes an effort to be part of the neighborhood, from arts to music to food to all the little things that may go unnoticed but make an experience what it is. That, and be a really, really nice place to live.

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“Driftwood Kitchen is now closed” on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Driftwood Kitchen opened in the former TruOrleans space back in October 2014.

“A cedar tree falls into the Mediterranean, travels through the Atlantic, and finally arrives in Washington DC. This is the fundamental concept of Driftwood Kitchen, located in the heart of the bustling H Street Corridor.

With a focus on Modern American food, Driftwood Kitchen borrows from the many different flavor profiles of the culinary traditions based throughout the Mediterranean.”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. Thanks to Lauren for sending.


4th and H Street, NE

MPD Officer Involved Shooting on H Street, NE just after 9:30pm Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in the 800 block of 8th Street, Northeast, on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

At approximately 9:26 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a Burglary One. Upon arrival, Officers encountered the suspect who was standing in the street with an apparent firearm. The officers ordered the suspect multiple times to drop the weapon. The suspect then pointed the weapon at the officers. The officers discharged their service weapons striking the suspect. MPD members rendered first aid to the suspect until DC Fire and EMS arrived and transported him to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries.

On Sunday, December 31, 2017, 34-year-old Kevin Talley, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault on a Police Officer while Armed.

The suspect’s firearm was recovered on the scene. Upon closer inspection, the weapon pointed at the officers was determined to be a BB gun and is pictured above.

No pedestrians or officers were injured during this incident. The officers involved were placed on administrative leave, pursuant to MPD policy.

The officers had activated their Body Worn Cameras. That footage is currently under review.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (202) 727-9099.”

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