Shaw

Down Goes Duffy’s (the old one)

By Prince Of Petworth


2106 Vermont Ave, NW

Update thanks to Laura for sending from SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS:

“After 12 years of serving the local community of the U Street corridor, the bar at 2106 Vermont Ave NW will be replaced with a mixed-use development to match the fast-growing density of the area. The massing of the building is a result of creating a balance between the massive developments along Florida Ave and the smaller scale buildings on the block. The proposed building will consist of one retail space and nine residential units. Each unit will consist of four to six bedrooms and structured for communal living. Each resident will have their own private space and be a part of a communal living space within their unit. In addition to that, the building will have an amenity space on the rooftop to serve the entire building.”


via SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS

Thanks to all who messaged us. Rob notes succinctly: “The deed has been done” (more…)

“It is with great sadness that we announce Kyirisan will be closing” Thursday. In The Shay. In Shaw.

By Prince Of Petworth


1934 8th Street, NW

Thanks to all who passed on from Kyirisan:

“It is with great sadness that we announce Kyirisan will be closing, our last service will be Thursday April 18th. Thank you for welcoming us to the neighborhood and sharing so many moments with us these past three years. Come on by to grab one last order of wings, scallops, and duck! (more…)

Report of Shots Fired at 8th and R St, NW in Shaw; MPD also reports a Shooting in Trinidad

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Rich Renomeron

A reader reports a shooting/shots fired around 3pm at 8th and R St, NW.

From ALert DC:

“MPD reports the 1700-1800 Block of of 8th Street, NW is closed in both directions due to police activity. Please avoid the area.”

Also from MPD around 3:15pm:

“Shooting at the intersection of Holbrook and Queen Streets, NE. No lookout”

Update from MPD:

“Earlier this afternoon members of the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting in the 1500 Block of Holbrook St NE. Officers located two adult male victims. The first victim sustained a gunshot graze wound to the abdomen and a gunshot wound to the leg. The second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Both victims were transported to area hospitals and are in stable condition. The Fifth District Detective’s Office is currently handling this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this offense are urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or via text 50411.”

Hazelito, “Middle Eastern-influenced tacos and snacks” launches 5pm Today on Patio of Hazel – Check Out the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Rose Collins, courtesy Hazel

From an email:

“Chef Robert Curtis has created a menu of Middle Eastern-influenced tacos and snacks, including “Urfa Hot” Chicken with toum; Pilpelchuma Pork, pickled onions, zhug; and Smoked Lamb, sumac onions, Aleppo aioli (among others). The patio menu will be complemented by beer selections from Greg and a cocktail list by Nick Farrel – expect brews from The Veil & Bluejacket, and frozen cocktails that include a “Friesling Margarita.” (more…)

$10 for a grilled cheese and beer at TallBoy on Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


1239 9th Street, NW

From an email:

“This Friday (4/12) is National Grilled Cheese Day and I wanted to let you know that the recently opened TinShop Bar, TallBoy, will offer a special deal all day which includes $10 for a sandwich (‘The OG’ Grilled Cheese or the ‘Tom & Cheese’) and a beer (Narragansett or PBR). (more…)

“Is there a policy against dogs on campus at Howard?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

I had a bad experience with my (well-behaved, chill) dog on Howard University Sunday around noon. We were walking through campus when a group of students started screaming at us that dogs weren’t welcome on campus. One girl yelled, “This a closed campus, I’m going to call the cops on you.” The students continued to scream at us and follow us for around five minutes.

Is there a policy against dogs at Howard? (more…)

“Don’t Mute DC’s Go-Go Music and Culture”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who forwarded the petition from change.org by Ronald Moten and Dr. Natalie Hopkinson:

“The record store and cell phone carrier at the corner of Georgia and Florida Avenue NW (U Street) has been playing D.C’s indigenous Go-Go Music since the late 1990s. Neighbors in newly constructed condos across the street pressured the city and then T-mobile, to force the owners to stop playing the music. (more…)

“I’ve been cycling in the city for about 6 years now and had my first wreck after a run in with a metro bus. I’m hoping someone onboard witnessed what happened.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if any readers can help me with some good old fashioned sleuthing.

I’ve been cycling in the city for about 6 years now and had my first wreck after a run in with a metro bus. I’m hoping someone onboard witnessed what happened.

On Monday, April 1st around 6:15pm I was biking northbound on Rhode Island Ave NW just past 6th St NW when I noticed the metrobus behind me (likely G9, given the time/place, but I didn’t see the number) was getting pretty close to my rear tire and traveling as a faster speed than I was. The light at New Jersey was green, and I don’t believe the bus driver saw me as they sped up to continue thru the intersection (I was on the right hand side of the right lane since bikes share the road on this part of Rhode Island Ave). Rather than get rear-ended on a bike, I attempted to avoid a crash by entering the driveway of the Valero, but the uneven ground caught my tire and sent me flying. The bus continued on without stopping, and I got a 1-way ticket to the ER, complete with a broken elbow, sprains, and a pretty impressive black eye. (more…)

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