Shaw

“This triple trike was stolen from my backyard in Shaw.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This triple trike was stolen from my backyard in Shaw. I don’t think they could have gotten very far cause the chain was rusted, and I had just taken it outside so I could tune it up. It’s pretty easy to spot, I feel like your readers will know where it is. It was meant to be our main mode of transportation for the 4 of us in the spring (I was also just about to add the baby seat that I bought for it).”

Ed. Note: Please email any sightings to [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP. Thanks.

What the Hell Went Down This Weekend? 10:20am Saturday Shooting Homicide in Brentwood; Shots Fired in Shaw; 10-11 year old sought in a robbery investigation in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and O Street, NW Photo by Phil Sgro

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in the 1000 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 10:20 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. (more…)

Big News from the Hilton Brothers: Echo Park coming to former Gaslight Space, Andy’s Pizza coming next door to the spot with the Le Corbusier mural!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2012 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“Hospitality entrepreneurs Eric and Ian Hilton are partnering with Andy Brown, whose eponymous Andy’s Pizza will find a new home next door to the siblings’ latest venture, Echo Park (2012 9th Street NW) this winter. The new restaurant and bar, which pays homage to the Hiltons’ D.C.-area roots, replaces the former Gaslight Tavern.


2016 9th Street, NW

Andy’s Pizza (2016 9th Street NW) will serve up New York-style slices in-house and will also offer delivery to the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)

Continuing Coverage of 1414 9th Street, NW Continues – Next up – Climaxx Bar and Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth


1414 9th Street, NW

Since Vegetate closed in 2009 the space has become an Ethiopian restaurant called Cafe Eagle then Taqueria Mexicana then an Ethiopian Sports Bar and Restaurant named Eagle (again) then was renamed Northern Restaurant.  In July of 2012 Secret Lounge and Sports Bar opened up but closed in Nov. 2013. In February 2017 Choa Ku closed after opening in June 2016. In July 2017 Imm Thai opened and closed in August 2019.

A new liquor license posted out front for Climaxx Bar and Restaurant says: (more…)

“was left on our front porch overnight and it’s very unsettling”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: The disturbing letter is triggering to some so at their request I’ve moved it after the jump.

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone ever received torn up notes (with threatening content) and torn up dollar bills? One was left on our front porch overnight and it’s very unsettling. We are left wondering if this was targeted or part of a spate of incidents. (more…)

“Restaurant serving pizza and other Italian-influenced, wood-fired fare” coming to new Development near 9:30 Club

By Prince Of Petworth


945 Florida Avenue, NW

Whoa haven’t checked in on this development in a minute. A liquor license placard posted for Wm. Mulherin’s Sons says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving pizza and other Italian-influenced, wood-fired fare. Applicant is applying for a Summer Garden Endorsement with 40 seats. Total seating inside is 200 with a Total Occupancy Load of 275.”

Their website says:

“Wm. Mulherin’s Sons started with the discovery of a derelict, abandoned 100-year old whiskey blending and bottling facility on the S. E. Corner of Front and Master St. The building was constructed in 1890 and has been converted into a restaurant and boutique hotel serving urban, wood-fired Italian.” (more…)

Electric Cool-Aid still coming to Shaw – Launches Indiegogo Fundraiser

By Prince Of Petworth


6th and Rhode Island Ave, NW via IG

Ed. Note: This is the the former Mr. P’s Ribs lot.

It had been like a year since our last Electric Cool-Aid update. Thanks to a reader for sending word about their Indiegogo:

“We are here to bring you hot fun in the summertime. Frozen drinks, things in cans, and a magic bus, all at the corner of 6th and Rhode Island NW.

You may be hearing about us for the first time, or maybe you have been hearing about us for over a year. We have gone from being a dream to having building permits and an approval for a liquor license, now we just need to build this beauty.

What we need / What you get (more…)

“thank you Howard University and thank you to students doing this on a blustery, gloomy day”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

I live on Irving Street between Georgia Avenue and 14th Street, and it is constantly littered with trash. Two things exacerbate this: the south side of the street has street-side trash pickup that blows loose bits of trash everywhere, and my multiple attempts for public trash cans have been rejected by 311.

Today, I came home to find 3 lovely young women in Howard Bison jackets picking up every tiny bit of trash on the street, smiling and making their way down Irving. I jumped out of my car to thank them and they just waved off my thanks.

I’m not sure what prompted this, but thank you Howard University and thank you to students doing this on a blustery, gloomy day instead of Black Friday shopping.”

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