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Dear PoP – Carjacking in Petworth – MPD Makes Arrests

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I got home to 3rd and Allison NW yesterday around 12 or 12:30am, and as I drove south down New Hampshire I saw a bunch of police cars and trucks on NH and 4th, on both the north and south sides of Allison. Then around 12:30 or 1am, they all came right in front of my house and some went down the alley right there. They said 3 juveniles carjacked a car from a woman and they thought they were hiding in the alley so they were getting dogs. The police were also looking in trash cans – I don’t know if for a weapon or for kids. There was a helicopter search too.”

Thanks to Council Member Bowser for providing the following info from MPD. And congrats to MPD for making quick arrests.

“At approximately 12:00 AM Fourth District Officers responded to the 700 block of Webster Street NW for a carjacking. Minutes later officers observed the vehicle occupied on 4th Street NW. The suspects bailed out of the vehicle and fled on foot. Fourth District Officers pursued and made two apprehensions. An outstanding job by all personnel.”

Huge News For Petworth – New Bar Coming To Georgia Ave.

By Prince Of Petworth

OK, we’ve known each other a long time now, right? I’ve rarely steered you wrong so you’re gonna have to trust me on this one. I was not able to get the owners on record as of yet but I have it from an extremely good source that there is a new bar opening right next door to Looking Glass Lounge at 3632 Georgia Ave. My source tells me it is very likely the space may compose the store fronts from 3628 (where Michael Brown had a campaign office) all the way to 3632 Georgia Ave. There will definitely be at least one new bar opening very soon. The owners are certainly people that you will recognize (not the Thievery Corp. Folks). But I think you’ll be pretty excited to have some more life on this strip of Georgia. I’m sorry I can’t share more info at the moment but promise to do so as soon as I’m given permission. I thought you’d like to know about this imminent development though. For it is very good news, in my opinion…

Props to the Donatelli Development For Planting New Trees By the Petworth Metro

By Prince Of Petworth

There is a whole new row of trees going in behind the Petworth metro. There is other landscaping on the side which also looks good.

Speaking of trees I received a number of emails about trouble with the new trees going into the New Hampshire Ave medians. Apparently the median is not deep enough to support trees and DDOT is not being helpful in correcting the situation. Rather than post the same thing twice – you can find out how to help at Petworth News.

While you are at PN you can also find out how to ensure the YES! Organic Market gets a beer and wine license.

Good Deal or Not? Gutted Victorian Row House Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 4225 8th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Victorian Rowhouse gutted & transformed into 2 fabulous 2-level units. This is the UPPER unit & consists of the front half of the 2nd flr & the entire 3rd flr. 3BR(2BR+sep. 9’x10’den w/ skylight)/2.5BA & approx. 1,440′. Everything is new. Hwd Flrs, high ceilings, HVAC, alarm system, wired for surround sound, good closet space, granite & SS, full sized w/ d & PKG included! 10% down w/ BB & T & Wells.”

More info and photos found here.

I remember looking at these homes when they first were renovated. I think this whole section of 8th Street, NW was renovated by the same group. As I’m dealing with some house issues right now (more on that later) I’m starting to get envious of these renovated ones. This unit is going for $413,900. Unit 1 is going for $388,000. Do you think unit 2 is worth around $25k more than #1? Do you like the renovation?

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc

By Prince Of Petworth

In real life, hipchickindc is licensed as a real estate broker in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and as a real estate salesperson in Maryland. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 428 Taylor St NW

Original List Price: $240,000.

List Price at Contract: $197,900.

List Date: 01/06/2009

Days on Market: 87

Settled Sales Price: $225,000.

Settlement Date: 05/19/2009

Seller Subsidy: $5000.

Bank Owned?: Yes

Type Of Financing: FHA 203(k)

Shots Fired on Crittenden Thursday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Per a reader’s request please see a response from Council Member Bowser:

“Shots fired. No victims discovered. MPD. Investigating. See the report from 4d. Below:

4d units on the scene of 5th and Crittenden in reference to the sounds of gunshots. Shell casings were located and units stopped a vehicle matching the lookout of a fleeing vehicle. There are no reports of property damage and we do not have any personal injuries. The investigation is continuing. As always, if anyone has any information in reference to this event, please call 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-crim(e).”

“No Don’t!” – A Scooter vs. Minivan Incident on Upshur (Friday Night)

By Prince Of Petworth

From an Eyewitness:

“As I was thinking to myself, “what a nice evening”, I hear the sound of a scooter coming up the 4100 block of 4th Street. I look over an watch two teenage boys joyriding helmetless on a scooter. They slow down for the stop sign, but then pull out onto Upshur in an attempt to cross to the 4200 block without stopping. Then they do stop – in the middle of the street – as I hear one of them shout “no don’t!”

I don’t know if that was said to the scooter driver or to the minivan driver who squealed into the scene and struck the boys on their scooter. Headed west on Upshur, the minivan driver pulled over immediately and stuck her head out of her car and asked, twice, loudly, “Is he okay? Are they alright?” Then she drove off.

Yes, she left the scene, and I can see that becoming the central point to the story. But before we judge her as heartless or mean, as those at the scene already were, I think she was freaked. She just hit two neighborhood boys and seemed shocked and scared. Speeding off, I hope and believe she was headed to a safe spot (home?) to call the cops, rather than face the growing crowd at the scene.

Would the arriving people know that the boys didn’t stop? Would they blame her for their foolishness? And can we feel empathy and sadness for both? The teenagers now headed to the hospital and the driver shaking with fear?”

Coming and Going – Star and Shamrock and Pathfinder Bookstore

By Prince Of Petworth

Coming: The Star and The Shamrock Irish Tavern is applying for a liquor license at 1341 H Street, NE. It sounds super cool. I seriously love live Irish/Folk music.

Going: Pathfinder books has moved out of its space on Georgia Ave. near the Petworth metro. I believe this was the Socialist bookstore. Come to think of it, I don’t believe I’ve seen them handing out their literature at the metro in a while…

Upshur Pool Gets New Mural

By Prince Of Petworth

It was a good couple of weeks for murals in the city. This one is simple but came out looking really nice. (Upshur Pool is located at 14th and Upshur, NW)

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