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Multiple Shots Fired Reported in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


“Georgia / Rock Creek Church road – 5-8 shots” 11:51pm

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue NW and Rock Creek Church Road NW. Traffic is currently blocked in the South-East Bound Lanes to collect firearms evidence related to the sounds of gunshots.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

Readers reported: (more…)

“New Housing for Seniors and Families on Spring Road NW” (at the Old Hebrew Home!!)

By Prince Of Petworth


1125 Spring Road, NW ribbon cutting photo by John J. Falcicchio

Ed. Note: See some historical photos of the former Old Hebrew Home.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), District leaders, and community members participated celebrated the opening of The Appleton, The Robeson, and The Rows, three communities that make up the Spring Flats redevelopment that transforms a previously blighted site into affordable housing for seniors and families as well as homeownership opportunities. In total, the Spring Flats project is delivering 185 housing units, of which 149 are affordable. The Appleton is providing 88 affordable units for seniors. The Robeson offers 87 apartment units for mixed-income households, and The Rows offers ten townhouse-style condos. (more…)

“Petworth Porchfest is Saturday, April 30, from 2-6pm!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Petworth Porchfest is back on Saturday, April 30, from 2-6pm, following last year’s spectacular debut. The event is the largest musical activation in the city, with 135 bands playing 78 porches (and two stages) over 4 hours within a 2 mile radius. That’s 101 hours of live music! (more…)

“We plead for assistance to solve this case.”

By Prince Of Petworth


600 block of Decatur St, NW via google maps

Release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects in reference to an Aggravated Assault offense that occurred on Monday, April 11, 2022, in the 600 block of Decatur Street, Northwest.

At approximately 9:24 pm, the suspects were in the rear of the listed location with the victim. The suspects assaulted the victim then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in this video.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”

Ed. Note: At the request of a relative of the victim names have been redacted.

WARNING: The following account is graphic and incredibly upsetting to read.

Anyone with information can reach the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411

“Dear PoPville,

On Monday April 11, [the victim] was attacked in the alley next to his house. This happened at about 9:30pm with a 5 year old inside. The specifics are especially brutal: several years ago, at the beginning of Covid, they put up an adjustable basketball hoop on the back of the deck in the large alley for use by the family’s two young children and the many kids in the neighborhood that were eager for something to pass the time. They have always enjoyed having the court well-trafficked by local kids with no issues.

On the 11th, three teenagers and at least one younger child came to the alley at dusk to play. [The victim] went out and adjusted the hoop for them as he often does as a kindness and got out the basketballs he keeps on hand. He asked them to be sure to stop playing at dark so he could get his child to bed without noise. At 930 they were still playing so when the child complained, [the victim] went out to ask them to stop. I note here that he is not an imposing presence and is soft-spoken by nature. He walked halfway down the stairs to the alley asking them calmly to wrap it up, but was almost instantly jumped by the largest teen there. What we have pieced together from the blood trail, his injuries, and police discussions is that he was knocked out by the first punch, (more…)

“4 New Bib Gourmands Make 2022 MICHELIN Guide Washington DC” including Two from Petworth!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy Honeymoon Chicken

From The MICHELIN Guide:

“The MICHELIN Guide has chosen 36 restaurants in Washington deserving of the Bib Gourmand distinction, including four new additions. This announcement precedes the MICHELIN Guide Washington DC Star Revelation event on Wednesday, May 4.

Bib Gourmand restaurants offer a full menu of a starter, main course and dessert, making it possible to order two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for around $40 or less (tax and gratuity not included).

Here’s the list of new Bib Gourmands, with inspector notes from each restaurant (inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app): (more…)

“MPD Officer Involved Shooting: 800 Block of Crittenden Street, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in the 800 block of Crittenden Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:57 am, uniformed members of the Fourth District responded to a call for a reported shooting at the listed location. Upon arrival, members located the suspect, armed with a firearm, in front of a residence. (more…)

Iacovelli cafe & liquor will close at the end of May

By Prince Of Petworth


3651 Georgia Ave, NW

Ed. Note: From Reliable Tavern (3655 Georgia Ave, NW) also located on the block: “We have a lease through at least 2026 and at this point we are planning to continue operating for the foreseeable future. COVID was really challenging, but we’ve been fortunate to receive some additional funding from the city to help us with back rent, and really appreciate the continued support from the community…. business is picking up.”

Will update when/if I learn about any changes coming to the other businesses on the block.

“Dear PoPville,

iacovelli Cafe & Liquor [“Liquor store and cafe. Beer, wine, liquor. Regular breakfast, lunch, dinner + special additional Jamaican menu (curry chicken/shrimp, oxtail, brown stew)“], is closing at the end of May. Our old landlord ignored our request to renew our lease (we have been there 5.5 years), then sold the building! Very sad for us as we bought this store when our daughter was born and we survived through Covid. My husband Tambe runs the store and is the chef.” (more…)

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