U Street

“The Codmother loves you all and she needs your help.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1334 U Street, NW

Thanks to Matt for sharing the Codmother‘s GoFundMe:

“Hello friends and family!

As you know, COVID-19 has been a huge blow to small businesses everywhere. From a recent survey of 1,500 small business owners in the U.S., more than 50% said that they may not be able to continue after 3 months in the current state caused by the pandemic. They were surveyed in March and it is now May, so time is starting to run out for many of us. While a limited reopening could definitely help us out, we also have to consider the health risks involved. As a staff of five working in close quarters, it is more important to us to guarantee the safety of each of us as well as our customers and that’s how we find ourselves here.

We applied for the small business recovery grant and we were only given $1,000 to stay afloat, compared to the astronomical amounts corporate america received!

We are asking for some support for the “shittiest” bar in D.C., where everyone belongs. The bartender knows your name, because we are all taking our shots together. Everyone has a moment here that makes for the best of stories later. (more…)

MPD Makes Arrest “in 2006 First Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery Offense” in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit have announced an arrest has been made in a First Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery offense that occurred on Friday, January 27, 2006, in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:30 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and took the victim’s property. The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 43 year old, Landrell Jordan of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery.”

“Dodge Chargers(?)”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Was wondering if you know anything about the caravan of muscle cars (I think Dodge Chargers?) with very accentuated mufflers that rev their engines and tear down U Street? They’re basically trying to have mini drag races block by block, it seems, and just spend hours rolling around NW doing it.”

Unclear if related but another reader sends the following regarding the photo above:

“Monday we saw 30 sports cars revving their engines down 4th Street NW to the 395 tunnel probably to street race.

Saturday night there was a red sports car that did rubber burning donuts at the 4th and L street intersection then another at 4th and I street intersection, almost losing control and crashing into some bike racks with a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk. (more…)

“wrapped his arms around me from behind, and blew in my ear”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Wednesday afternoon (April 22), between W & V on 16th Street, NW, a man with dreadlocks wrapped his arms around from me from behind, and blew in my ear. I had a friend with me (coincidentally we were on the way to the police station to pick up permit signs for her movers) and she pushed him out of the way. I am still recovering from wrist surgery from last week with my arm in a sling so was pretty helpless in all of this. A police report was filed but I still wanted to send his photo your way as a warning to those living nearby.”

Don’t Fall For those posing as a Florida Avenue Grill Fundraiser

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Florida Ave, NW

It was very upsetting to see this sign last month. Even more upsetting is scammers trying to take advantage of our emotions.

On Saturday the Florida Avenue Grill warned:

“Beware there are multiple unauthorized people purportedly raising money to “save” @floridaavegrill here on IG and elsewhere. None of these solicitations are authorized. They are done without our knowledge or consent. Nor have any funds donated been given to the Grill… The Grill is not going out of business. (more…)

ALERT: Local Gem Judy Restaurant, Open since 1990, remains open for to go/delivery!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2212 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Douglas for the reminder about the much loved Restaurant Judy:

You can order from them directly at 202-265-2519 or via postmates here. Check out the menu: (more…)

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