Crime

“Maryland Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Role in Robbery at Busboys and Poets”

By Prince Of Petworth


400 block of K Street, NW

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia:

“Isaiah Chase, 27, of Silver Spring, MD, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 84 months in federal prison for participating in a gunpoint robbery at Busboys and Poets, a café and bookstore, in the 400 block of K Street, NW.

The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ryan of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Chase pleaded guilty on August 5, 2024, to brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence before U.S. District Court Judge Reggie B. Walton, who in addition to the 84-month sentence, ordered Chase to serve five years of supervised release.

According to court documents, Chase was one of multiple conspirators who worked with an employee at Busboys and Poets to rob the business on February 6, 2022. (more…)

Spa

“Set amidst a brand-new 70-acre park, Therme Group’s ‘urban oasis’ at Poplar Point – Therme DC – will be an exciting new addition to Washington’s Anacostia waterfront”

By Prince Of Petworth


renderings courtesy Therme DC

From a press release:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced that the District has selected Therme Group’s proposal to bring a new, dynamic use to Poplar Point in Ward 8: Therme DC. Under the proposal, Therme Group would develop 15 of Poplar Point’s 110 acres into a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing destination that would deliver a unique experience and spur economic growth along the waterfront. A global leader in urban wellbeing, the facility would offer affordable and accessible amenities never seen before in North America, including thermal baths, dozens of saunas and wet rooms, thermal and mineral pools, exhilarating waterslides, relaxation beds, immersive art, a wide variety of restaurants and an abundance of plants and trees.

“We know that Therme DC is a great fit for Poplar Point. Not only will it create jobs and opportunity, it will serve as a catalyst for economic growth along the Anacostia waterfront in Ward 8,” said Mayor Bowser. “This is a unique opportunity for DC and an economic driver for Ward 8—creating jobs, attracting visitors and delivering new opportunities for our residents.”

Viewed as one of the last significant waterfront development opportunities on the East Coast, Poplar Point is a 110-acre site that has remained undeveloped for decades. With the arrival of Therme DC, the site is expected to include a 70-acre riverfront park and trail system and 25-acres for mixed-use development. Anchoring Poplar Point’s transformation into a shared space for the community, Therme DC will be a powerful engine for economic growth in Ward 8 and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Therme DC project is estimated to generate: (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for September 2, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

609 Independence Ave SE
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wildlife

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Osprey?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jen for sending this great shot: “Spotted this osprey (?) on my commute home this evening on the side of the GW Parkway just before the 395N ramp.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Event

6th Annual Chili Cook Off

Event location

Sonny's Pizza

3120 Georgia Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20010

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Lower Georgia Ave is keeping the spice tradition alive with the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off 🙌

Local businesses will be competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award & other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for family-friendly fun to sample your fill and pick your favorite.

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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ron Cohn

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