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Robbery and Stabbing Near Petworth Metro Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“Just wanted to give you the heads up about a brutal robbery/stabbing that occurred at NH Ave and Quincy Street last night [Fri 8/21] at about 10pm. About a dozen young guys chased, beat, and stabbed a man for a pair of shoes. You’ll have to contact an MPD official or councilmember for more info – that’s all I have.”

I emailed and confirmed with MPD that this incident did indeed occur. As it is an ongoing investigation they were unable to provide me with more info at present. Though they did say:

Good Deal or Not? Renovated Building Edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 3917 7th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“choose from 5 gorgeous all new 2br/2ba units ranging from 229-299,900! Hdwd floors, gourmet kitchens w/ granite & stainless, tile baths, w/ d, outdoor space, & pkg @ 10k! 3 block walk to metro & shops & prices that can’t be beat!!! FHA approved — 3.5% down financing avail!!!”

More info and photos found here.

The reader writes:

“These condos have been under construction for ages and probably have had their for sale signs up for 6 months, though I haven

Mya in Petworth Wed. Night!!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Well, I’ll be honest – I had no idea who she was at the time. People kept running up to her getting her autograph on New Hampshire Ave just across from the Petworth Metro. Folks were yelling, there’s Mya, there’s Mya. They were truly deliriously happy. And I kept asking is that M.I.A.? M.I.A.? And they’re like, no that’s Mya!!! Oh, ok well I checked out Wikipedia and she is a big deal:

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An Interesting Observation From a Reader – Petworth Getting Props

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

This craigslist listing made me chuckle — an ad for the Highland Park apartment building right above the Columbia Heights metro that advertises its proximity to Petworth! Usually it’s the other way around!”

$2950 / 2br – Photo Gallery & Virtual Tour | Highland Park (Columbia Heights near Petworth)

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/1327744570.html

Free Pedicab Rides Fri. and Sat. Nights From Wonderland to Looking Glass Lounge (or Vice Versa)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Rose for sending the photo and providing some info:

“So it’s a free ride (tips appreciated) from Wonderland (11th and Kenyon) to Looking Glass Lounge (Georgia and Princeton) back and forth. There are two pedicabs that circulate. One only does the WL and LGL route while the other is open to the possibility of doing other short neighborhood runs meaning Columbia Heights and parts of Mt. Pleasant, Petworth, Adams Morgan but its up to the drivers discretion. In short there is one pedicab that does the loop and the other does the loop and possible other “area” locations. For the other area locations they have to pay and that rate is based on the driver.”

This is a pretty cool idea.

Gunfight on 5th Street, NW Last Night – Home Hit by Bullet Fragments

By Prince Of Petworth

J.Con inquired about an incident on 5th Street last night around 11:30. I received the following response from MPD Commander Linda Brown (Via Council Member Bowser’s Office):

“Good morning. We did receive calls for the sounds of gunshots in the 4500-4600 blocks of 5th Street. Officers responded to the scene and shell casings were recovered. Also, one address in the 4600 block of 5th sustained bullet fragments inside the residence.”

Good Deal or Not? “Gleaming hardwood floors” Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 4104 New Hampshire Ave., NW:


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The flier says:

“Spacious Petworth rowhouse just blocks from Petworth Metro station. Gleaming hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, 3 bedrooms with den, 3 full baths, (one on each level), large closets and parking. Fine to live in as is or use FHA-203K to renovate to your taste. Property sold in As-Is condition.”

More info and photos found here.

Well I think this one looks pretty good. It’s looks nicely done though I’m a bit frightened by the “As-Is condition” in the description. What do you guys think – looks good? $320,000 sound reasonable?

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

This is one of the very first house of the day picks that I ever posted. It’s in Petworth not far from Domku but shockingly I never noticed the weather vane. It is phenomenal!

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