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“any light to shed (no pun intended) on this structure?”
“Dear PoPville, Spotted in a Petworth alley — I’m assuming this is an ADU, but the architecture seem kinda wonky. New as of a few (3?) weeks ago…Wondering if any readers have any light to shed (no pun...
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Kids will be kids but lately, there’s been enough real crime in the area (Petworth). By the police officer not stopping, there’s a lost opportunity to educate. The officer, by default a representative...
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Stabbing at/near the Petworth Safeway 8:35pm
From MPD: “Alert: Stabbing Investigation 3800 block Georgia Avenue NW. Lookout for: B/M dreadlocks and wearing all black. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″ A reader reports at 8:35pm: “a guy was...
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Qualia Coffee: “Our safe with cash and documents was taken.”
same model of safe From Qualia: “We had a theft at Qualia over the weekend sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning. Our safe with cash and documents was taken. This is a heavy commercial safe,...
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It is Time to Flood Taqueria Del Barrio with Love (and Money)
821 Upshur Street, NW The Washington Post reported the awfulness that’s been happening at Taqueria Del Barrio: “D.C. police are investigating after a restaurant owner in Petworth reported receiving...
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“frequently, but without discernible regularity, there is a smashed coconut...
“Dear PoPville, Here’s an old mystery for a new year. I’ve lived in what is technically “university heights” for 7+ years, and walk down the hill to Petworth regularly. And frequently, but without...
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Oh No, DC Reynolds will close after 8 years of awesomeness this April
3628 Georgia Ave, NW Oof, this one hurts. Thank God for Looking Glass Lounge (a few doors down) but this was a truly great spot. Enjoy them and their hugely popular “buy one get one” for the next few...
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Shots Fired Just Before Midnight Friday in Petworth
via google maps From MPD: “The Fourth District is investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm that occurred on January 17, 2020, at approximately 11:56 PM in the 4200 block of 9th Street NW....
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End of a (mini) Era – Petworth Citizen will close February 1st
829 Upshur Street, NW Petworth Citizen announced they are closing on their Facebook last night: “Change is coming! Join us for our final two weeks. We close on February 1 to make way for the next...
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Taqueria Habanero Temporarily Closes for a Redesign on 14th Street
3710 14th Street, NW. Photo by WayneMan Comedy Thanks to Wayne for sending word about Taqueria Habanero‘s renovation. Stay tuned for a reopening date. Their sister restaurant, Tequila y Mezcal, is...
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“Loyalty Bookstores & Willow Join Forces To Bring A Kid’s Room Pop-Up To...
843 Upshur Street NW From a press release: “Loyalty Bookstores (827 Upshur Street NW) and Willow (843 Upshur Street NW) are excited to announce their latest partnership: a Kid’s Room Pop-Up inside...
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12:37pm Shooting Saturday near the Petworth Rec Playground
via google maps From AlertDC: “Shooting at 1237hrs in the 700 block of Upshur St NW. Lookout for B/M, 5’9-5’10, wearing a blue sweater, and blue jeans” Alan Henney reported: “TEEN SHOT— Crime scene on...
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Today Annie’s Ace Hardware Petworth location is now Petworth Ace Hardware...
1240 Upshur St, NW From an email: “On Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 Annie’s Ace Hardware in Petworth will become Petworth Ace Hardware. Owner and operator Anne Stom has sold the store to the A Few Cool...
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Taqueria Habanero Reopens Today – Check Out The Sweet Renovated Dining Room
Thanks to Eleanor and Ralph for sending word that Taqueria Habanero reopens on 14th Street today. Thanks to MSB Design/Build for sharing some photos of the work they did. Dope: More photos: 3710 14th...
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Looks Like Golden Paradise is Kaput
3905 14th Street, NW Another one I keep forgetting to post. Thanks to all who messaged about Golden Paradise – not looking good (or it is looking good depending on your perspective): Next to Little...
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Prius Chase Friday Night in Columbia Heights related to earlier “Burglary One...
via google maps Ed. Note: Friday night I received tons of messages about an MPD pursuit of a Prius in Columbia Heights. It was related to the below report. From MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan...
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Update: “The suspect is in custody.” Huge Police Response in Petworth near...
via google maps Update from MPD: “The suspect is in custody.” Getting tons of messages like: “Tons of police presence around Roosevelt HS/MacFarlnd MS. All roads blocked and ERT vehicles responding....
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DC Corazon Mexican Cuisine coming former Golden Paradise space on 14th Street
3903 14th Street, NW On Monday we noted that the controversial Golden Paradise had gone kaput. Thanks to Amber for sending the updated coming soon sign for DC Corazon Mexican Cuisine. STAY TUNED for...
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Today’s Rental was picked for the proximity to Derby, Lyman’s, Coco’s,...
This rental is located at 3800-3802 14th St NW (at Randolph.) The Craigslist ad says: “$1825 / 1br – 640ft2 – Walk to Metro from Here Twin Oaks, managed by WC Smith, EHO 3800-3802 14th St NW...
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Last Night in Driving Poorly: Just South of Sherman Circle Edition
Eric reported: “Hit and run just south of Sherman Circle at about 11pm, at least two cars struck on 7th St. Car abandoned just north of the Circle at Delafield and Kansas (VA temp tags, for those...
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