4203 Georgia Avenue, NW at Upshur Street
Thanks to Shubha J for sending: “signage for the cigar bar on Georgia and Upshur is finally up”
Back in August 2018 we learned that Petworth Cigars, a “cigar retailer serving spirits, wine, and beer in addition to tobacco products”, would be coming to long vacant space next to the now closed Slim’s Diner. (more…)
previously recovered gun
From MPD:
“Officers in the Third District recovered 2 illegal firearms in the Columbia Heights area today. The first gun was recovered during the execution of a search warrant in the 3000 block of 14th Street NW. The second gun was recovered on the 2800 block of 14th Street NW. Arrests were made in both cases.
We will continue our efforts to remove illegal firearms from our community and hold those individuals who have them accountable.”
and
“On September 26, 2019 at approximately 9:30 pm, members of the Fourth District observed an adult male in the 4900 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, who appeared to armed with a gun. (more…)
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW
Thanks to Leah for sending:
“Eat Chicken Place at Georgia & Quincy reopened early this year after a renovation which offers more dine-in seating and a modest facelift! The food is great, particularly at the price point, and the owner/operators are so incredibly sweet. I’m just glad they’re doing well and hope to send more business their way!”
Have a look inside: (more…)
829 Upshur Street, NW
“Petworth Citizen: 6th Anniversary Celebration!
Today at 5 PM – 11 PM
Join us for a celebration of our 6th Anniversary!
All Night Happy Hour.
A delicious punch. Food specials. And cake!
Chantal Tseng will have #NaturalWine in the Reading Room.
Herbert Scott will have jazz in the main room, starting at 8pm.
Doors open at 5pm.” (more…)
Georgia and Hamilton St, NW. Photo by Brett
Starting at 6am I starting getting messages about a major police and helicopter situation around Georgia and Kennedy Streets, NW.
Update from MPD:
9.25.19 Assistant Chief Carroll provides update to barricade incident in the 5300 block of Georgia Ave NW https://t.co/JiytJBy6je
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) September 25, 2019
Councilmember Todd reports:
Good morning Neighbors- I am currently at the scene of a possible barricade situation in the 5300 block of Gerogia Ave NW. MPD states that there are no injuries and that no one is in danger.
Please avoid GA ave between Missouri Ave and Hamilton street NW as MPD has blocked north and south bound traffic.
You may also hear/see Helicopters in the area.
As I receive information I will update you.” (more…)
Heads up to the the hawks around town.
Thanks to Yaron for sending:
“Is anyone missing a fat pigeon in Petworth? Or any bird experts that can tell me why this guy has been sitting on my fence for the past 3 hours? It didn’t budge when my dog ran up and started barking at it. We almost never get pigeons in our yard.”
Ed. Note: In all seriousness – City Wildlife is on the case.
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Friends of the White Whale Society.
UPDATE: (more…)
“Enjoy fun, food, drink, carnival games, displays and more at Fall Fun Fest Sept. 29 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington. Enter at the Randolph Road gate, 340 Rock Creek Church Road N.W., Washington, D.C. Free to walk or bike in to the grounds, Friends requests a $10 donation per car for those who want to drive onto the campus and park.”
Today’s rental is located “in the edgy neighborhood of Petworth.” The Craigslist ad says:
“$2900 / 2br – 1150ft2 – Modern, bright, 2-bedroom condo [no pets] (Petworth) (more…)
MTPD units responded to Georgia Ave-Petworth Station for a report of shots fired on the platform at 3:30pm. MTPD confirmed that one round was discharged by a male subject on the platform. No injuries. Police do have leads that are being pursued at this hour. #WMATA pic.twitter.com/lW6fQ4zmus
— Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) September 17, 2019
Thanks to David for passing on this report from Allison Papson:
“MTPD units responded to Georgia Ave-Petworth Station for a report of shots fired on the platform at 3:30pm. MTPD confirmed that one round was discharged by a male subject on the platform. No injuries. Police do have leads that are being pursued at this hour.”
Update from WMATA:
“At approximately 3:30 p.m. yesterday, MTPD units responded to Georgia Ave-Petworth Station for a report of shots fired on the platform. There were no witnesses, suspects or victims on scene. However, MTPD confirmed that one round was discharged by a male subject on the platform. No one was struck, and there were no injuries. Within the past hour (today), transit police detained a suspect in connection with this incident in the 3900-block of Georgia Ave NW. The investigation is ongoing.”
Awesome. Thanks to Kate for sending.
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.