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Dear PoPville – No More Dogs Allowed at EL Haynes Kansas Location?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I don’t have a dog but I noticed yesterday that EL Haynes has put up a “no dogs” signs on their fence. Currently, the park is used by dogs (and owners!) on evenings and weekends. Is this a temporary thing while they build their addition or will the ban remain in place after the addition is completed?”

The reader is referring to the new EL Haynes school’s Kansas Avenue location at 4501 Kansas Avenue, NW.

I assume the no dogs rule will permanent. It’s been a tough couple of months for Petworth dogs…

Good Deal or Not? “ORIGINAL POCKET DOOR BETWEEN LR & DR” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3624 New Hampshire Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“GREAT LOCATION, READY TO MOVE IN. COMTEMP-DESIGNED, 3BR, 3BA HOME IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. CLOSE TO GA & COL. HGTS. METRO & ONLY 15 MIN WALK TO ADAMS MORGAN & U ST CORRIDOR. KITCHEN W/ CHERRY CABS, GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ORIGINAL POCKET DOOR BETWEEN LR & DR, MBR W/ BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS & FINISHED BSMT.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Some may recognize this house as one of the first GDoN posts we looked at back in Oct. ’08. At the time the asking price was $519,000 (interesting to note the description is nearly identical from back then) – today asking price for this 3 bed/3 bath is $515,000. Sound right nearly three years later?

Tomorrow’s (Friday) Petworth Market Features Dan Searing’s (Room 11) Famous Punch

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick

From the Petworth Community Market:

Join us tomorrow, July 8, for the Petworth Community Market! The market runs Fridays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., through September 30, along Ninth Street at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street, NW. New this week: Chef demonstration, food truck and a new orchard vendor!

Chef Demo: It’s In the Punch
This week, stop by the market for a chef demonstration by Dan Searing, the bartender at Room 11. On the heels of his recently published book on punch, “The Punch Bowl: 75 Recipes Spanning Four Centuries of Wanton Revelry,” Dan will be making a sangria and a fruit syrup using fresh fruit from the market — most likely raspberries! Stop by for recipe cards.

The Big Cheese Food Truck
After you’ve sampled Dan’s sangria, stop by The Big Cheese Food Truck, which sells delectable sandwiches and soups using cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery. The Big Cheese offers a core menu of six grilled cheese sandwiches plus two weekly specials; a tomato soup + seasonal soup (vegan options); and rustic bread from Lyon Bakery.

Full list of vendors after the jump. (more…)

7-11 Coming to Shell Gas Station Space at Shepherd and Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up. It’s not clear to me if the Shell Station is completely closing or if the 7-11 will have gas pumps but I’ve always wondered why there were two Shell stations so close together (the other is two blocks north at Upshur and Georgia.)

Anyone happy to see a 7-11 coming to this space?

King-N-I Opens up at 847 Upshur St, NW in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

I know they opened up last week but I wanted to wait a bit so I could share the menu as well (see PDF below). Sadly, I haven’t had a chance to try them out yet at the old Seafood & Things space at 847 Upshur St, NW but I did chat briefly with the owner (pictured below) who was super nice. In addition to trying the pizza, I’m also eager to see how the Gyro tastes.

Anyone check them out yet?

KING N I MENU PDF

Big Fire on 900 Block of Decatur St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Lots of folks writing in about a terrible fire on the 900 block of Decatur St, NW:


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One writes:

“2 alarm house fire, 900 decatur. Rescue involved, up to three units in middle of block.”

More info as it becomes available.

Update: Another reader writes, “At least 4 houses were effected.”

@dcfireems tweets:

“Update – Decatur St – bulk of fire knocked – no inj – 100+ FFs on scene – 4 houses damaged”

Good Deal or Not? “ready to start living” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 4401 7th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Fantastic space in this unique Petworth detached home. 5BR/Den/Family rooms give you tons of space not to mention the large living room and combo dining/open kitchen complete with granite/stainless. Tons of light from the large windows, front porch, rear balcony, and side yard/patio. HWF on main level and wood-burning FP. Enjoy a completely renovated home, ready to start living”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Lots of readers have been sending requests that we take a look at this one. Does $549,000 sound right for this 5 bed/3.5 bath?

The 5pm Post – Strawberry Festival @ St. Pauls in Petworth on Sat.

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user bajidc

“Dear PoP,

Do you know anything about the arts and strawberry festival at St. Paul’s on Saturday? Saw the banner the other day, but wasn’t sure what it was all about. Their website doesn’t have any info besides the day and time.”

From St. Paul’s Rock Creek Parish:

Saturday, June 25 from 4pm to 7pm St. Paul’s Rock Creek Parish will be hosting
our annual Strawberry Festival. For years, we have hosted this event in hopes
of bringing together the community around our wonderful historic eighty-acre
campus. We will have strawberries for sale, games for children and adults, ice
cream, hayrides, a cemetery scavenger hunt, and much much more.

Join us as we celebrate a beautiful spring day with our wonderful community!

St. Paul’s is located off of Rock Creek Church Road, NW and Allison Street, directly across
from the Soldiers Home.

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Shooting Homicide in the 300 blk of Delafield Pl. NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoP,

I was wondering if you had any information on the shooting near Delafield Ok last night around 1am? I heard the shots from my apartment on Decatur St NW. My window was open and faces the alley toward Delafield and I heard 7 shots fired around 1am. The police were on scene in less than 2 min and burning rubber trying to find the guy. Then my roommate and I hit the floor when we heard something that sounded like tank artillery. The majority of the cops left by 1:40 but they are still patrolling.”

From MPD:

Around 1:30am, units received a call for a shooting in the 300 blk of Delafield Pl. NW. Upon arrival, an adult male was located suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced dead. This case is being investigated by members of the Homicide Branch. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-919-CRIM(E).

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