4201 Georgia Ave, NW at Upshur Street, NW
JJ asks: “saw some equipment being loaded into the old Slim’s diner yesterday afternoon – any word on what’s going on?”
This is going to be Honeymoon Fried Chicken from the folks behind the excellent Federalist Pig! A new liquor license application says: (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Fourth District is currently investigating an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) that occurred at approximately 11:45 pm in the 4000 block of Arkansas Avenue, NW. The victim reported he was sitting in his vehicle at the listed location when two suspects approached his vehicle. One of the suspects attempted to open the car door, but was unable to open the door. When the suspects were unable to gain entry to the victim’s vehicle, one of the suspects produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. (more…)
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From MPD: “5.28.21 Assistant Chief Stuart Emerman provides an update regarding a shooting that occurred at 7th and Upshur Street, NW.” (more…)
5013 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to RoRo for sending: “Former Caliber Collision location at 5013 Georgia Ave & Farragut St is becoming an Enterprise Rent A Car.”
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From AlertDC:
“Alert: Shooting in the 3800 block of Georgia Ave NW.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the. 3700 Block 9th Street NW”
“9th ST NW between Quincy and Rock Creek Church Road blocked off entirely with police line tape!”
Readers report: ” it was A LOT of shots…”
“10-15 shots fired”
“Was like 10 very rapid shots, short pause, 5 or so more shots.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW
Thanks to Cliff for sending the update. Back in March we reported that Shortnee Street Eatz was coming to the former Eatmore Fried Chicken space. Anyone take an early taste of Shortnee?
This rental is located at Quebec place near Warder Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,150 / 2br – 900ft2 – NEW 2BR/1BA Apartment, 1 block to metro in Petworth/Columbia Heights (more…)
Thanks to Jackie of the PSA: “If you haven’t tried the pastries at the new shop *Little Food Studio* (849 Upshur Street, NW) in Petworth you are missing out! (more…)
From MPD:
“On May 9, 2021, at approximately 02:35 AM Officers responded to the 400 block of Emerson Street NW for sounds of Gunshots. Once on the scene officers located multiple shell casing. No report of any injuries or property damage. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
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Photo by Jason Thomas Barnosky
Thanks to Jason for sending: “Spotted this (big) guy at Oregon and Chestnut this morning”
830 Upshur Street, NW
And thanks to Sam for sending from in front of Dannie’s this morning: “A Wild Turkey waiting for breakfast”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.