3655 Georgia Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“The good news: Work is actively taking place in the Reliable Tavern spot.
The bad news: From the glimpse I caught, it doesn’t look like they’ll be opening any time soon.”
Petworth
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
A reader reported on Friday:
“At approx. 5:15 I was getting off the georgia ave metro and a group of kids was in a clump behind me and then I realize that they were throwing eggs at people and cars and at the buses. So I dropped down behind them so they can’t hit me with the eggs and we pass this one corner where there’s an older woman who wears a full hijab who has like a little stand all the time just selling like kind of like sunglasses and umbrellas and stuff. They all mob the stand and just start stuffing their shirts and pockets with her items and she tries to grab them and they start throwing eggs at her. After they left I walked up to her and apologize just because it was so awful and gave her the money i had in my wallet because I didn’t know what else to do it was so awful. I was wondering if you could make a post for people in the Petworth neighborhood to keep an eye out for violence in the area, speak up when it’s safe to do so and maybe to buy something from this woman when they see her? She’s usually out front of the Wendy’s on Georgia.”
828 Upshur Street, NW
From an email:
“Next week is our last week at Cappy’s. We are closing on Sunday September 4th.
We have not finalized the next restaurant yet – we hope to have a decision in a few weeks.
We have a final Tiki Tuesday on the 30th with guest bartender Paul Taylor.”
From an email:
“Please join us at one of the upcoming Chancellor Search Community Forums. Community members can RSVP for the Roosevelt HS forum HERE, the Eastern HS forum HERE and the Savoy ES forum HERE.”
A reader reported just before 5:30pm on Monday:
“Woman on a bike just got crushed in the crosswalk at Warder and Rock Creek. Car pulled over a block away and passengers bailed.”
The Washington Post also reported:
“A bicyclist was struck by a car and seriously injured Monday afternoon in what appeared to be a hit and run incident…Details of her condition were not available immediately.”
More changes to upper/mid 14th Street:
Photo by PoPville flickr user guy_incognito
photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers
“Dear PoPville,
I wondered if you had any suggestions for my problem.
From midnight to 3am my neighbors around the corner (who moved in a few months ago) will shout loudly and argue while swearing at the top of their lungs with each other, on the back porch and in the alley outside the house they live in. My bedroom abuts the same alley and it’s impossible to escape the noise.
If it was just an occasional party I wouldn’t make it a big deal but it’s seriously loud, regular, pretty aggressive, and very late at night.
I have a new baby coming soon and the situation is not improving.
What do you think? Can the police do anything or do I just have to hope those folks move or calm down once the heat passes? I don’t want to cause problems for the neighbors but it’s becoming a serious problem for the quality of life in the neighborhood. I hate to involve the police but I don’t know what else to do.
Would appreciate any thoughts on how best to proceed.”
This rental is located at 1317 Shepherd Street, NW. The listing says:
“Beautiful new condo on the top floor, perched above neighboring houses. Tall vaulted ceilings, 12 huge windows on 3 exposures, great views. Friendly neighbors in this 8-unit building on a quiet, tree-lined street in a central location.
– New construction, energy efficient appliances, low utility bills, dual flush toilets
– Central HVAC
– Large in-unit washer and dryer
– Gas cooking, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances
– Solid oak hardwood floors throughout
– Built-in iPod dock and speaker system
– Water / sewer included, you pay gas and electric
– No pets, no smoking
– Easy street parking, ZipCar behind building
– Unfurnished
– 1 year lease, available August 27
Perfect Location – 5 to 15 minute walk from:
– Transportation: Petworth or Columbia Heights Metro, buses on 14th, 16th, or Georgia
– Shops: brand new Safeway, Yes! Organic Market, Annie\’s Ace Hardware, Target, CVS
– Bars / restaurants: Red Derby / Taqueria Habanero, Petworth Citizen / Slim\’s Diner / Timber Pizza, Qualia Coffee, Pho Viet, The Coupe / Meridian Pint
– Neighborhood amenities: library, dog park, pool, 2 community gardens
– One block from Rock Creek Park
Live close enough to walk to it all but just far enough to avoid the city noise and traffic!”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,800/Mo.
14th and Quincy St, NW
From the Red Derby:
“On Saturday, August 20th, starting at 8pm, we’ll be hosting our
8th Annual Derby Prom
Glam Rock is the theme, paying homage to Prince and Bowie.
We’ll have a special punch called Killer Queen. And the Derby will be decked out with Glam Rock accoutrements. And, of course, we encourage our guests to don their thrift store finery.
The back room will have a prom backdrop, and Ann Marie will be taking prom photos. We’ll also have a roving photographer taking candids. Any money that folks might want to contribute will be donated to DASH, District Alliance for Safe Housing, and our back-to-school drive for the kiddos.”