3906(ish) 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Steve for sending: “Just wanted to let you know the Rue Patio is open! They will be open Thursday through Sunday for now. (more…)
Petworth
“Dear PoPville,
First cicada spotted, along Rock Creek Church Rd between the two cemeteries”
STAY TUNED.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
I thought the community might be interested/concerned about an incident this morning in Sherman Circle.
At about 10am Saturday morning man and woman were heard arguing in a blue SUV (maybe a GMC with temp tags) along Kansas Ave just north of Sherman Circle, leading the man walking off into the adjacent grass area, yelling continuing. This escalates to an exchange of glass bottles being thrown at each other. (more…)
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via google maps
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Petworth neighborhood.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 800 block of Taylor Street, Northwest and the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
As the 6-year anniversary of the work order to fix the torn net approaches, DPR has continued to refuse to address this dangerous situation. I am attaching DGS Oversight Hearing Testimony (PDF) I submitted at a February oversight hearing. Having received no response to my questions, last week I contacted the Office of Risk Management. Less than 24 hours later, the Tort Liability Program Administrator and Assistant Deputy General Counsel in the Office of Risk Management responded (this is a direct quote with names omitted):
“I learned about this issue late in the day yesterday…[names omitted]…We all agree this is a safety issue that must be repaired.”
Unfortunately, (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending the new Wendy’s signage.
Corporate tells me that the Petworth Wendy’s return is “anticipated the location will open sometime in May.” (more…)
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Update from the organizers:
“Thank you for bearing with us as we navigate a moving target, but ultimately very iffy forecast for Saturday. After much deliberation and input from you, here is where we landed based on the best information we have at hand and our desire to maximize music and enjoyment: (more…)
4532 Georgia Ave, NW
“Empanadas-TexMex- Grill”
Thanks to Emma for sending:
“Hen and Fin on Georgia Ave is being replaced by Ricoton” (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to M. and B. for sending photos of what is surely to be the most technologically advanced and glorious Wendy’s in town, nay, the world: (more…)
Fabiana writes:
“This was a helluvaway to wake up @PoPville. On the 5300 block of Kansas Ave NW someone smashed our car’s window and stole the air bag. Second time in one month. (Our car is not a Tesla, so whoever did this will never be caught by @DCPoliceDept)”