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Shooting on the 300 block of Delafield Pl, NW just before 7pm
From @DCPoliceDept: “Shooting-1854hours-300 Delafield Pl NW-S-1, dark comp, wearing all black clothing” More info when it becomes available. Update from MPD: “At 6:45 pm today in an alley in the 300...
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Arrest Made in Stabbing Death Outside Macombo Lounge Last Friday Night
5335 Georgia Ave, NW From MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing which occurred in the 5300 block of Georgia...
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Washington Post Skewers the Petworth Citizen
829 Upshur Street, NW The Post’s Tom Sietsema asks Petworth Citizen looks good, but doesn’t the neighborhood deserve better food? A sample: “Chicken wings are crisp but scrawny, dull despite their...
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President Lincoln’s Cottage Gets Proper Signage
I’ve always thought President Lincoln’s Cottage should get more exposure. Glad to see this addition at the entrance on the corner of Upshur and Rock Creek Church Rd, NW.
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What was Washington, DC like during the Civil War?
“Cottage Conversation This Thursday! Lincoln’s Citadel: The Civil War in Washington, DC “Lincoln’s Citadel sets a new standard for research and insight into wartime Washington. Kenneth Winkle has...
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Huge DCFD Response at Georgia Avenue and Webster Street around 7/7:30pm
Thanks to a reader for sending: “Between 7 and 7:30 p.m. tonight, nearly a dozen DCFD and MPD vehicles were at intersection of Georgia Avenue and Webster Street, closing off Georgia between Varnum and...
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Well This is a Freaking Tease
221 Upshur Street, NW Back in February we saw House of Falafel was coming to the former Fat Daddy’s space on Upshur Street. The awning’s been up for months but sadly the windows remain papered over.
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Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights/Petworth
This rental is located at 1372 Randolph Street, Northwest: The listing says: “Recently renovated, plenty of closets, W/D in unit, granite, hard wood floors, SS appliances. Moments from restaurants,...
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Man Shot Multiple Times around 11pm Last Night in Petworth
From MPD: “On 12/9/13, at approximately 11pm, the complainant sustained several apparent gunshot wounds to the chest in the 700 block of Farragut St., NW. The complainant was transported to an area...
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China American Inn Take Out Spot Closes on Upshur Street
845 Upshur Street, NW China American Inn has been around as long as I can remember – but just noticed the space is now for rent. Fans of the cuisine shouldn’t worry too much – Dannie’s Carry Out...
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8th Annual Upshur Street Handmade Arts & Crafts Fair this Sat. Dec. 14
From an email: “Gifts, Live Music, Books, Food & Drink! The Upshur Street Handmade Arts & Crafts Fair takes place this Saturday, December 14, from 11:00am-4:00pm. Thirty local artists, crafts...
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Lyman’s Tavern Fixing to Have a Sweet Outdoor Patio
3720 14th Street, NW Progress continues at Lyman’s Tavern coming to 14th and Quincy St, NW next to Red Derby. They’re completed a huge roll down window: Gonna make for a sweet side patio:
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Moroni and Brothers Pizza Closes on Georgia Ave, “I Got in Trouble”
Thanks to all who sent the sad word of Moroni and Brothers Pizza closing at 4811 Georgia Ave, NW. Moroni and Brothers opened up back in 2007 and for a while had some of the best pizza in town. There...
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Milk Cult Sanctuary Looking to Raise Funds for their Pop Up Cafe Featuring...
3632 Georgia Avenue, NW Word on the street is that these tacos are awesome. Anyone try one yet? From their Clovest fundraising page: “Milk Cult X Vigilante Coffee: Bangin’ Brunch-ish tacos + quality...
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Salt & Pepper Grill II (Indian and Pakistani Cuisine) Opens at 14th and...
Thanks to @jesszdeb for sending word about the former Goody’s Carry Out space at 14th and Shepherd St, NW: “Heads up: 3925 14th St is now Salt & Pepper Grill II. Opened this weekend.” The original...
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Apartments Above New Petworth Safeway to be called The Swift – Opening in...
Georgia and Randolph St, NW New signs went up yesterday announcing the name of the apartment building going up over the new Petworth Safeway – The Swift: “Get with it. It’s brand new apartments right...
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Props to the Cops and Alert Neighbors – Burglary Suspect Arrested
Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC From MPD: “On Monday, December 16, 2013, at approximately 1120 hours, a neighbor witnessed two suspects looking into windows in the 900 Farragut Street, Northwest....
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Dear PoPville – Searching for our Good Samaritan
Photo by PoPville flickr user jennverr “Dear PoPville, We were woken at 4:30 this morning by knocking at our front door. A passerby noticed water spraying from below our porch and wanted to make sure...
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New Music School, Cordon Studios, Opens above Manny & Olga’s on Georgia Ave
3624 Georgia Avenue, NW “Dear PoPville, We’re excited to be a part of all the new Georgia Ave. development! Located just a block from the Petworth metro station (above Manny & Olga’s Pizza),...
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Good Deal or Not? “will give you room to grow” edition
This unit is located at 912 Shepherd St, NW: The listing says: “This unit is ideal for someone looking for the convenience of a central location and the space to entertain. Larger than most 1 bedrooms...
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