10:45pm Shooting in Petworth
via google maps From MPD: “On Sunday December 20, 2020 at approximately 10:45 PM , Fourth District officers responded to sounds of Gunshots in the 4000 block of Kansas Ave NW. One adult victim was...
View Article9:48pm Shots Fired in Petworth; 1:35am Shooting on 16th Street in Mount...
via google maps From MPD: “On December 25, 2020 at approximately 9:48PM the Fourth District responded to the 4100 block of 7th Street NW to investigate sounds of Gunshots. While at the location...
View ArticleElizabeth’s Pupuseria Fixing Up Some Serious Outdoor Seating!!
3801 14th Street, NW at Quincy Thanks to Michael for sending “I’m very excited by what’s going on across from Red Derby at Elizabeth’s Pupuseria. My mind is going wild thinking of how cute and packed...
View Article7pm Shots Fired in Petworth
via google maps From MPD: “On Saturday, January 9, 2021, at approximately 6:55 PM, an unknown black male dressed in all black riding a bicycle was observed discharging a weapon in 300 block of Upshur...
View Article“Petworth Animal Hospital has closed”
4012 Georgia Ave, NW via loopnet Thanks to textdoc for sending: “The voicemail greeting was a long and somewhat emotional one — worth calling and giving it a listen. (202) 723-7142 It didn’t...
View ArticlePolice Report on Last Night’s “Stolen vehicle with children aboard” in Petworth
From MPD: “On Monday, January 11, 2021, at approximately 7:25 hours, Officers on routine patrol were flagged down by a food delivery driver in the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW. The delivery...
View ArticleTragically, Two residents died in an early morning fire in Petworth
4200 block 8th Street NW DC Fire and EMS reported at 3:23am: “Working Fire 4200 block 8th St NW. Heavy fire both floors rear of 2 story attached row house. #DCsBravest have rescued 2 adult patients...
View Article“DC Corazon – wonderful addition!”
3903 14th Street, NW Thanks to Loren for sending: “After months of waiting and (and years of Golden Paradise) the new restaurant at the corner of 14 and Randolph is really a treat! Really pretty...
View ArticleTEDx Talk about Gentrification in Petworth by Professor Tanya Golash-Boza...
“Tanya Golash-Boza is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Merced, the Founder of the Racism, Capitalism, and the Law Lab, and the author of several books. Her scholarship helps...
View ArticleLittle Food Studio Coming to Petworth!
849 Upshur Street, NW (previously home to Cuzzin’s and Beveragemania Thanks to Erin for sending: “saw a new place getting set up on Upshur. Looks like it’ll be a great addition.” Looking good! “Little...
View Article“Renee has been a fixture on the block for over 30 years, and neighbors are...
500 block of Shepherd Street, NW photo via DC Fire & EMS Thanks to Samantha for passing on the GoFundMe: “Help Renee Rise from the Ashes Early this morning, March 3, 2021, Renee lost her Petworth...
View Article“It’s based around traditional Jewish deli meats”
JDM Sandwiches popping up at Cinder this weekend: “Sandwiches available for pick up Saturdays and Sundays 11am-2pm. Pre-orders strongly encouraged and accepted up to 6 days in advance. Walk-ups are...
View ArticleCheck Your Tires Before Driving Off Because This is Nuts
Sarah sends from Buchanan and 7th St, NW over the weekend: “I moved them but holy cow.” Anyone else ever see this?
View Article“We will be opening our doors this Sunday, March 14th!”
849 Upshur Street, NW (previously home to Cuzzin’s and Beveragemania) Thanks to Erin for passing on the update about Little Food Studio‘s opening in Petworth. “The moment has finally come! We will be...
View Article“Mary’s Center in Petworth Vandalized”
3912 Georgia Ave, NW “Dear PoPville, It takes a special kind of lowlife to vandalize a health clinic that only serves the low income, especially during a pandemic. They’re a safety-net clinic. Mary’s...
View ArticleToday’s Rental was chosen for the back garden
This rental is located at Shepherd St NW near 5th St NW. The Craigslist ad says: “$1,090 Room with sunroom in spacious rowhouse (Petworth) Hello! We’re looking for someone to join us as a housemate...
View Article“feeling really grateful for the petworth community and the folks who work at...
“Dear PoPville, Tonight (Friday) around 7:15 my fiancé and I went to go grab a bite at cinder bbq (8th and Upshur St, NW.) Our puppy Lucy knocked over an easel which terrified her which caused her to...
View Article“The other half of his body is on the other side of the fence so he is a big...
Welp, we made it about six months without seeing a Monster Rat. “Dear PoPville, We see a lot of rats in DC but this is a new one. The other half of his body is on the other side of the fence so he is...
View ArticleEnd of an Era – Eat Chicken Pl. (née EatMore Fried Chicken) becoming Shortnee...
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW Eatmore had a helluva run. Anyone ever try the Shortnee Food Truck? The remaining Eatmore Fried Chicken sign/name will also hold a place in my heart:
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