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From MPD:
“On September 7, 2018, at approximately 8:25 PM, several gunshots were fired at 3rd and Decatur (multiple shell casings recovered). One adult male, who we believe was being shot at, was shot in the foot. We are investigating if his wound was accidentally self-inflicted (We recovered a revolver on the scene). Anyone having any information with regards to this crime, please call 202-727-9099.”
Ed. Note: For those who inquired about Bloomingdale – that was fireworks.
800 block of Upshur Street, NW
From a press release:
“Petworth residents love where they live, gathering for informal neighborhood socials, chatting with neighbors from porch to porch and patronizing local businesses and events that have become a part of the fabric of the community. Continuing this heritage, the 800 Block of Upshur Street NW will come alive again on Saturday, September 8th from 11am to 5pm with CELEBRATE PETWORTH, an annual celebration of community featuring music, food, vendors and more. In its fifth year, the festival also will introduce TASTE OF PETWORTH, where attendees can purchase tickets and exchange them for delectable dishes from a variety of Petworth-area restaurants. (more…)
Ed. Note: I think it’s just a shortcut to the construction site staging area on Piney Branch. Or is it something more nefarious?
“Dear PoPville,
Just moved to the bottom of the hill on 14th and Taylor. Been seeing TONS of men go in and out of the woods off of Piney Branch where Rock Creek, Taylor, Arkansas all converge.
Not sure what they’re doing, doesn’t ever seem sexual or violent. Hated to do this, but called the cops when I saw one (when he was solo) looking through my bathroom window from down below in the woods.
Just now, I saw three men coming out of the woods from the same spot in my back alley off of Shepard.
What is this? Drugs? Prostitution ring? Homelessness? Mental illness?”
Thanks to a reader for sending from the 400 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Anyone know who the artist is? Looks like there is a name on the Duke Ellington one but I can’t make it out.
Closeups after the jump: (more…)
Photo by Jim Cordes
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at approximately 9pm, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was called to the area of the 4700 block of 3rd St N.W. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, MPD units were advised that an unknown individual began shooting at a group of people that were in the block. Three victims were located within the block, all suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the lower extremities. The victims were all transported to area hospitals for treatment and their conditions are currently listed as stable. (more…)
4203 Georgia Avenue, NW
I’ve always wondered how this space could still be vacant at such a prime corner. Think a cigar bar will do well here?
The liquor license placard says:
“New Class “C” Tavern that will serve as a cigar retailer serving spirits, wine, and beer in addition to tobacco products and other cigar-related products. The Tavern will have 100 seats inside, and a Total Occupancy Load of 100, and also a Summer Garden with 10 seats. Licensee is requesting an indoors-only Entertainment Endorsement to provide Live Entertainment.”
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
STAY TUNED.
Park Place apartments at New Hampshire and Georgia Ave, NW technically 850 Quincy St, NW
No, I’ve never actually heard of Burgerim but this damn retail space has been vacant for so long – I’m marking this as a win!! Also, burgers!!
Michael Neibauer reported on twitter:
“Pending BZA special exception approval, D.C.’s first Burgerim franchise is planned for 850 Quincy St. NW, at the corner of Rock Creek Church Road and Georgia Ave.”
So I think this is the big space with the curve at New Hampshire and Georgia pictured above. Anyway Burgerim’s website says:
“Burgerim is an international fast casual franchise with a shiny new concept. (more…)
BanBan reports:
“shots fired on Webster NW between 9th and Kansas around 3:45 PM, police on scene”
Updates when/if more is known.
Oof. I’m gonna go ahead and call this an uptick. Thanks to Kristen for sending from 10th and Spring St, NW:
“1) how long do you think it takes to strip a car of all four wheels, both front headlights, and all Cadillac insignia?
2) where the hell are the police during something obviously took longer than just a minute or two?!?”
Ed. Note: It had been 1 day since our last stolen wheels.
4203 9th Street, NW when Lighthouse first opened at this location in 2014
Thanks to David for passing on:
“It’s with great sadness that I must let you know that Lighthouse Yoga Center will be closing our doors at our 9th Street location on September 22. We were notified by our landlord that the building is being sold, and the new owner wants us out immediately. Unfortunately, according to the terms of our commercial lease, we have no recourse but to leave. (more…)