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About those circling Helicopters Last Night

Published November 14, 2019 at 9:15AM

courtesy Joshua MacDonald

From MPD:

“This evening around 6pm, First District Officers heard sounds of gunshots coming from the 1200 block of Potomac Ave SE. Upon canvassing the area, officers located three shell casings and a weapon.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the First District Detectives Office at 202-299-2025.”

On the other side of town a reader reported at 2:15am:

“Tonight from my apartment in Adams Morgan there’s been a helicopter circling for over 40 minutes now, flying so low that items on my bookshelves were shaking and woke me up. Curious if some sort of police activity or perhaps military drills, and if anyone else has sent you word of this too.”

Alan Henney reported:

“MANHUNT FOR ROBBERY SUSPECTS- Woodley Rd and Connecticut Ave NW-DC in the Woodley Park Neighborhood. Falcon (DC police helicopter) is searching the surrounding area for the suspects.”

Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 14, 2019 at 8:55AM

Photo by PoPville flickr user C JRCook

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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music

“Rebirth of jazz at Takoma Station”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 13, 2019 at 10:22PM

6916 4th Street, NW

From an email:

“Takoma Station Tavern was the site of a great jazz scene in the 80’s and 90’s, when jazz luminaries like Wynton Marsalis graced the stage and local jazz heroes like Paul Carr and Marshall Keys were a regular presence. In the mid-90’s, the club changed formats to R&B and go-go. But great jazz is making a return to the club, located at 6916 4th St. NW in Takoma DC near the Takoma metro stop. (more…)

DC Fresh Finds for May 20, 2026

By Marcus Correll

Published May 20, 2026 at 10:45AM

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

This Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW

4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
Lower level is a separate rental unit
Built-in Airbnb income potential
Private patio + secure 2-car parking
Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
“Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
“Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”

More Fresh Finds

Deanwood

Today in Hawks around Town – Vultures

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 13, 2019 at 10:02PM

Thanks to Steve for sending the above from Deanwood.

And thanks to a reader for sending the below from 12th Street between V and U St, NW. (more…)

#Hawks around Town

City Ride

Sweet City Ride

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 13, 2019 at 10:00PM

Spotted this beauty on 14th Street.

Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you! (more…)

Event

Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond

May 26, 2026 6:00 pm -8:30 pm

Penn Social

801 E St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Website

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.

The Cycle of Life – Christmas Trees edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 13, 2019 at 4:00PM

Thanks to Amy for sending the above from Petworth: “we just burned our 2018 Christmas Tree this past weekend.”

And thanks to Daniel for sending the below from NoMa: (more…)

#last christmas tree in town

Columbia Heights

Infuriating or Good Way to Increase Density?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 13, 2019 at 3:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

I understand that hop-backs are the new pop-up, but this one infuriates me.

The photo aboveI took just yesterday.

The before picture below is from google street view. (more…)

Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 13, 2019 at 3:15PM

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.