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Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of 17 Year Old in Petworth Monday Night
From MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest in the fatal stabbing that occurred in the 600 block of Emerson Street, Northwest, on Monday,...
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4 Houses and a Car Struck by Bullets in Petworth Last Night “ShotSpotter...
via google maps A reader passes on from MPD just after midnight last night: “We are currently working a sounds of gunshots/destruction of property in the 800 B/O Crittenden Street, NW. At 0010 hours,...
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Gumbo Records Turning One, Party in Petworth with a Gumbo Cook-Off!
205 Upshur Street, NW From an email: “It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since Gumbo Records opened up here in Petworth. But time flies when you’re having fun, and we’ve had a lot of it this...
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“Gunfight” at 14th and Taylor Street, NW around 8:30pm Last Night
A reader reports: “There was a gunfight at 14th and Taylor Street NW tonight [Tuesday] around 8 or 9pm. I just wanted to share some photos of my friend’s car which got hit in the crossfire. Pictures...
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GDoN “highly desired section of Petworth” edition
This house is located at 305 Rock Creek Church Road, NW. The listing says: “FULLY RENOVATED 3-level row-home in highly desired section of Petworth. OPEN FLOOR-PLAN includes hardwood flooring, gourmet...
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Ruta Del Vino Nears Opening in Petworth – Check out the next amazing...
800 Upshur Street, NW I know I continue to sound like a broken record when I speak of amazing transformations on Upshur Street but here is another amazing transformation on Upshur Street. You have to...
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DC Reynolds Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza and contest is Saturday (with BOGO...
3628 Georgia Ave, NW From DC Reynolds: “Brau-loween Pumpkin Carving Contest w/Atlas Brew Works Saturday 5 PM – 10 PM DC Reynolds It time once again for the BRAU-LOWEEN Pumpking Carving Contest with...
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Photos from Halloween at Sherman Circle
Thanks to a reader for sending: “On Sunday Oct 30th neighbors from the Sherman Circle gathered for a pre Halloween celebration. It was great! Weather was perfect. Kids and pets show up in their best...
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The Dukes Of Dartford playing the Stones at Slash Run Saturday Night
“The Dukes Of Dartford area locals playing the Stones!!!” 201 Upshur Street, NW
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“On the good side, an obvious increase in dog owners picking up”
A reader notes: “Seems the trash cans in Sherman Circle need emptying. On the good side, an obvious increase in dog owners picking up, but man, that’s a lot of dog…” Anyone know who picks up the trash...
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Himitsu Opens Tonight in former Cappy’s Crabs/Crane & Turtle space on Upshur
inside 828 Upshur Street, NW via Himitsu Short and sweet email from Himitsu: “We are thrilled to announce that Himitsu will be opening tonight! Enjoy up to $800 in extra bonus credit when you purchase...
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Today’s Rental is a “Gorgeous Renovated Townhouse, Perfect Petworth Location”
The listing says: “Newly renovated Petworth townhouse steps from bars and restaurants. 8 min walk to Georgia Ave metro. This gorgeous 3BR/2.5BA has an open floor plan, hardwood floors, and a modern...
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Petworth Featured in the New York Times
Lots of love for Petworth in the New York Times. Tell me something I don’t know!! But nice to see the recognition has spread. Thanks to the many many excited Petworthians who sent me emails. Here’s...
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GDoN “Gleaming Brazilian cherry wood floors” edition
This house is located at 312 Varnum Street, Northwest. The listing says: “Fabulously renovated 3-level row home in desirable Petworth with perfect attention to detail! Large Master Suite with sitting...
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“Strange encounter with a police officer”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil “I apologize ahead of time for the long story. Thursday November 10th at around 6:15pm I was pulled over by a DC police officer. The encounter was really strange and...
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Brookland’s White Whale Spotted in Petworth
Thanks to a reader for sending this “Albino Squirrel spotted at Illinois and Allison NW.”
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Readers Also Report Shots Fired in Petworth Monday Night
via google maps In addition to the shots fired around 11th and Lamont Street, NW in Columbia Heights last night, readers report around 10:20pm: “gunshots near shepherd and Kansas” “I live at 8th and...
View ArticlePresident and First Lady Obama Visit Petworth (again)
The Old Soldiers Home in DC has cared for our nation's veterans for 165 years. I was honored to be a small part of that mission. pic.twitter.com/tDnqOGHgAB — President Obama (@POTUS) November 24, 2016...
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Walters Sports Bar Broken Into This Morning – If You’re Gonna Watch a Game –...
From Walters Sports Bar [3632 Georgia Ave NW]: “At 8:30 this morning Walters was broken into through our back door. Looks like 2 males jumped our back fence, broke our back window out and gained...
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