The Old Soldiers Home in DC has cared for our nation's veterans for 165 years. I was honored to be a small part of that mission. pic.twitter.com/tDnqOGHgAB
— President Obama (@POTUS) November 24, 2016
@POTUS, @flotus and family serving Thanksgiving dinner at the Armed Forces Retirement Home pic.twitter.com/09wqLT95Z8
— Toluse Olorunnipa (@ToluseO) November 23, 2016
via google maps
In addition to the shots fired around 11th and Lamont Street, NW in Columbia Heights last night, readers report around 10:20pm:
“gunshots near shepherd and Kansas”
“I live at 8th and Upshur and could totally hear them.”
“agreed, one and then a bunch in succession”
Thanks to a reader for sending this “Albino Squirrel spotted at Illinois and Allison NW.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
“I apologize ahead of time for the long story.
Thursday November 10th at around 6:15pm I was pulled over by a DC police officer. The encounter was really strange and a little unsettling, so I’m wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences. Below is the encounter:
I was driving north on New Hampshire Ave, passing the Georgia Ave intersection, and turning right on Rock Creek Church Rd. The light at the intersection was green as I entered and turned yellow shortly thereafter. I was out of the intersection before it turned red. So I turned right on Rock Creek Church Rd and pulled up to the curb to park. I turned my car off and when I turned to get out of my car I noticed there was a car pulled up directly to my left, blocking me in. It was a police car (flashers were NOT on) and the officer was sitting inside it just staring at me. I rolled down my window and said “hello” – the officer did not respond but continued to stare at me. I then asked a series of questions including: Is there something I can help you with? Have I done something wrong? Am I in your way? The officer did not answer any of my questions, but just continued to stare at me. Confused, I took off my seatbelt and was about to try and open my door, when he started backing his vehicle up. I figured he was leaving, but instead he backed up to be diagonal behind my vehicle and then turned his flashers on.
He immediately got out of the car and walked up to my window and asked why I went through the light on yellow. (more…)
Lots of love for Petworth in the New York Times. Tell me something I don’t know!! But nice to see the recognition has spread. Thanks to the many many excited Petworthians who sent me emails. Here’s how they define the borders of Petworth:
“Petworth is bounded by Emerson Street NW to the north, Rock Creek Church Road NW and Spring Road NW to the southeast and south, the 18th-century Rock Creek Church Yard and Cemetery to the east and Arkansas Avenue NW to the west.”
The listing says:
“Newly renovated Petworth townhouse steps from bars and restaurants. 8 min walk to Georgia Ave metro. This gorgeous 3BR/2.5BA has an open floor plan, hardwood floors, and a modern kitchen with stainless GE appliances.
What to know:
Wired for FIOS
Available Immediately
Credit Check /Background Check
Managed by EASE Property Services
No Pets please
Basement is owner-occupied with separate rear entrance.
Neighborhood Information:
8 minute walk to Petworth Metro (Green/Yellow lines); Safeway; Yes Organic Market, CVS, yoga studio, bars and restaurants, and much more…
Steps from Petworth Citizen, Twisted Horn, Slash Run, Himitsu, Slim’s, farmers market!
Ample street parking
Great block, great neighbors, safe and family friendly.”
You can see more photos here.
This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,300/Mo.
inside 828 Upshur Street, NW via Himitsu
Short and sweet email from Himitsu:
“We are thrilled to announce that Himitsu will be opening tonight! Enjoy up to $800 in extra bonus credit when you purchase a gift card online!”
Their website notes:
“open tuesday thru saturday 5:00 PM until late night
accepting parties of 4 and under to do our petite space”
A reader notes:
“Seems the trash cans in Sherman Circle need emptying. On the good side, an obvious increase in dog owners picking up, but man, that’s a lot of dog…”
Anyone know who picks up the trash in federal parks? Does NPS contract out to a private firm?
UPDATE from the National Park Service:
“Our NPS maintenance crew is scheduled to pick up the trash there this afternoon. They empty the cans and pick up trash at Sherman Circle every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.”
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“On Sunday Oct 30th neighbors from the Sherman Circle gathered for a pre Halloween celebration. It was great! Weather was perfect. Kids and pets show up in their best outfits.”
Hope everyone has a fun and safe evening tonight! If you have great photos from tonight be sure to email me at [email protected] or tweet me @PoPville or upload to the PoPville flickr pool – thanks!
