Columbia Heights


via google maps

Joey first sent word around 11pm last night (Tuesday):

“About 15-30 shots fired in Columbia Heights, sounds like around 14th St. between Harvard and Columbia. At least one vehicle seemingly drove away with a flat tire. Not sure if they were involved.”

Others responded: “I’m at 14th and Girard and the street is closed as well as the alley to Harvard street, bullet casings on the road. Heard at least 10-15 shots fired right at 11pm.”

“Yup. I hear them, too. A bunch of shots . It stopped. Then a few more.”

MPD confirmed at 11:35pm: (more…)


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4327 8th St NW
4327 8th St NW

A detached Petworth home with a wraparound porch — and its own garage and driveway: 4327 8th St NW

  • Detached corner lot in Petworth

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  • Rebuilt in 2013

  • Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths

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  • “Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, this Dupont Circle compound offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a legal 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a detached carriage house with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, multigenerational living, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious Petworth rowhome offering multiple levels of living space and a flexible floor plan” whose “finished English basement provides additional living space with one bedroom/bonus rooms, a full bathroom, and a wet bar.”


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gardening

April Tomatoes

photo by Rex Block

Good news from FRESHFARM:

“🎉 MAIN SEASON IS HERE! Mark your calendars for a flurry of April market openings and longer operating hours for some of our year-round markets.

🎊 APRIL MARKETING OPENINGS🎊

📍 Anacostia Community Museum
🗓 Opening April 18
Saturdays,10 am to 2 pm

📍 By White House
🗓 Opening April 2
Thursdays, 11am to 2pm

📍 Cleveland Park
🗓 Opening April 4
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm

📍 Uptown
🗓 Opening April 4
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm

📍 Union Market District
🗓 Opening April 5
Sundays, 10am to 2pm
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⏰ APRIL OPERATING HOURS CHANGES ⏰ (more…)


Event

Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” meets 1993’s rom-com “Sleepless in Seattle.”

Two different actors will take the stage each night without having rehearsed or read the script. Instructions from a voice in their headphones will guide them through the piece as they assume the roles of Oedipus, Jocasta, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.


music

“Dear PoPville,

The classic Easterns jingle has been part of DMV culture for decades, and we recently remixed it with DC Go-Go legends Junkyard Band to celebrate both the legacy of the jingle and 50 years of Go-Go in DC. To mark the moment, we’re hosting a free community Go-Go concert on April 12.

We’re celebrating 50 years of Go-Go and DMV culture by remaking the classic Easterns jingle with Junkyard Band. We’re also collaborating with Capital City Mambo Sauce to debut a commemorative mambo sauce bottle for the event. The celebration will be hosted by DJ Flexx at our Easterns Automotive Group location in Laurel.

It will be a free, family friendly community event with food, entertainment, and more.”

Background: (more…)


H Street NE

I’d be lying if I didn’t say this thing has been troubled since day one. Actually well before day one. And SOME folks really liked it. And had it been implemented differently this could’ve been an actual game changer. But for those who weren’t here in those days, the Streetcar buzz absolutely injected excitement and more life and certainly had an impact on H Street, NE’s revival. But there were troubles. OH there were troubles. But no need to kick someone when they’re down. So Streetcar – Farewell. Many miles of words were typed about you. You WILL be remembered. And who knows, maybe one day… (more…)