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They’re Tire Planters
It has come to my attention that folks no longer know what these are – they’re tires cut and turned inside out to make planters. If you look inside some you can still see the tire treads. When I first...
View Article“residents of Hamilton Street would like to make sure our neighbors are aware...
“Dear PoPville, The residents of Hamilton Street would like to make sure our neighbors are aware of a recent mini crime wave that is impact our community. Over the past several weeks we’ve experienced...
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Willow Turns Two – Reopening Party Tonight after Extensive Renovations
843 Upshur Street, NW From a press release: “Willow is celebrating its 2nd Birthday and Grand Reopening after extensive renovations with a bash on Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 pm. Help us celebrate...
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Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Petworth
This rental is located at 409 Varnum Street, Northwest. The listing says: “Renovated Petworth row home FOR RENT w/ ALL UTILITIES + MORE INCLUDED – available NOVEMBER. Upper two levels for rent...
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“This is the latest in an ongoing pattern of crashes on our street made...
“Dear PoPville, There was yet another crash on the 4500 block of Arkansas Avenue last night. Our neighbor’s car was crashed into by an SUV, pushed 20+ feet off the curb onto the sidewalk and...
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Rib Pit (Lounge) to become Italian restaurant, Little Coco’s, from owners of...
3907 14th Street, NW Happy Thursday morning!!! Back in July 2013 Rib Pit (the lounge had been closed for years) had closed at the corner of 14th and Randolph St, NW and was for sale. From the...
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DCCX Cyclocross this weekend at the Old Soldiers Home in Petworth
From an email: “The DCCX cyclocross bike race takes place this Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (Rock Creek Church Road at Upshur St, NW). With over 700...
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What’s the history of the former Peep Inn turned Church?
“Dear PoPville, You know, you posted these photos a while back about the Peep Inn and the old bar on Georgia Avenue. Before it is knocked down (That is what the real estate guy on the sign told me...
View ArticleThree Shot (1 Killed) around 8th and Jefferson St, NW just before 3am
From MPD: “Just before 3am, units on patrol heard gunshots in the area of 9th and Kennedy Sts NW. Shortly thereafter, three victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds were located in the 5300 blk...
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Old Soldiers Home Development Coming Summer 2015?
Photo of last weekend’s DCCX Cyclocross race on the Soldiers Home Grounds by PoPville flickr user hi_my_name_is_tats Interesting update on the Old Soldiers Home (AFRH) from the Washington Business...
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Park Place at Petworth Metro Sells for $62 million – Retail Finally to be...
Park Place apartments at New Hampshire and Georgia Ave, NW The wait for retail/restaurants at Park Place has been exhausting for those that live nearby (no disrespect to Sala Thai, Subway and...
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That was Fast – Looks Like Dunkin Donuts coming to Park Place Retail in Petworth
3700 block Georgia Ave, NW Thanks to a reader for sending: “Given the post about the Park Place sale, I figured this would be of interest. I walked by today and saw this which makes me think a Dunkin...
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Ground Breaks for 20 Unit 2 bed/2 bath condos coming to 14th and Quincy St,...
14th and Quincy St, NW From a press release: “DC’s hot real estate market is going to sizzle now that Zusin Development’s (Zusin) and Sivan Properties’ latest residential and retail project in North...
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Add 7-Eleven and Wells Fargo Bank to Dunkin Donuts as the new Retail coming...
3700 block of Georgia Ave, NW The tale of the Park Place blue tape continues – thanks to a reader for sending the update: “I came home to ParkPlace in Petworth tonight to pieces of tape on the retail...
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Biscuit Lab Baking Company Popping Up at Lyman’s Tavern this Sunday (will...
14th and Quincy St, NW From a press release: “The Biscuit Lab Baking Company is proud to launch its first pop-up restaurant on Sunday, October 26th from 11-3 PM at Lyman’s Tavern. Biscuit Lab will...
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Security Inspections Return to Metro
@kmort322 tweets us last night: “.@PoPville have you seen this before? Police are running security checks at the Georgia Ave/Petworth metro right now.” Ed. Note: We last heard about one of these...
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Upshur Street Books Grand Opening Nov. 1st – Sneak Peek Inside
827 Upshur Street, NW Upshur Street Books, “first stand-alone, independent bookstore selling new books to open in in DC in 20 years” grand opening is November 1st! A peek inside:
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Expect Many More Changes coming to the 800 block of Upshur St, NW
800 block of Upshur St, NW looking west towards Georgia Ave Just a few storefronts away from Upshur Street Books et al. One Church for Sale: One Church for Rent:
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Pumpkin Carving Contest at DC Reynolds Tonight also concert by Lee, Blackwood...
3628 Georgia Ave, NW Full disclosure – I’m one of the judges and can be bribed! From DC Reynolds: “Pumpkin carving contest starts at 6pm. Lee, Blackwood and Graham play at 8pm. 1st place pumpkin wins...
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