New Japanese-French Restaurant from Owners of Petworth Citizen to be Called...
828 Upshur Street, NW We finally have a name for the new Japanese-French restaurant coming from the owners of Petworth Citizen and Room 11 – Crane and Turtle. Their facebook page says: “Crane And...
View ArticleWed. Afternoon Rental Option – Petworth
This rental is located at 830 Shepherd Street, Northwest. The listing says: “VERY NICE 1Br/1Ba in HOT HOT HOT Petworth, on 2nd Floor above commercial space; 1 BLOCK to NEW SAFEWAY Opening SOON and 2...
View ArticleMan Shot and Killed at 9th and Decatur St, NW
From MPD: “Around 3am, units received a call for a shooting in the 4800 blk of 9th St NW. Upon arrival an adult male was located suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He has been pronounced....
View ArticleGood Deal or Not? “Brilliantly honed 1920s Bungalow” edition (multiple reader...
This house is located at 4404 Illinois Avenue, Northwest. The listing says: “Brilliantly honed 1920s Bungalow. EVERYTHING is updated, upgraded. Hardwood floors. Wood-burning fireplace. Period...
View ArticlePresident Obama Visiting Powell Elementary on Upshur Street this Morning
1350 Upshur Street, NW From the Mayor’s schedule: “10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Visit by President Obama to Powell Elementary School Mayor to Welcome President to Speak at DCPS Campus Powell Elementary...
View ArticleDear PoPville – What’s Up with the Water Leak at the Petworth Metro?
“Dear PoPville, A small mystery in the Petworth metro. In the tunnel under Georgia Ave that is part of the entrance to the Petworth Metro Station there is always water covering a large portion of the...
View ArticleDog Found in Petworth
“Dear PoPville, This dog was wandering the streets. I need help finding its owner. Found near 8th/Farragut tonight. David 703-901-9527″
View ArticleShots Fired near Old Soldiers Home around 2:45pm Saturday Afternoon
A reader sends word around 2:45pm Saturday afternoon: “Ton of cops at 3rd and upshur. Looking for shell casings.” From MPD: “UPDATE – After original Officers had responded to the area of 2nd and...
View ArticleLighthouse Yoga moving to 4203 9th Street, NW in mid-April
4203 9th Street, NW From an email: “Lighthouse Yoga Center is moving to 4203 9th Street NW in mid-April. This is the little yellow building next to the Petworth post office, just north of Upshur. The...
View ArticlePuppy Found at 9th and Allison St, NW
If you recognize this dog please email karakoonce(at)yahoo.com or call 202.361.3859.
View ArticleLost Dog Maddie Spotted at 14th and Shepherd – Keep Your Eyes Peeled
“Maddie was seen yesterday, Tuesday March 11, 2014 at 14th & Shepherd, in the alley behind the church (Iglesia Primitiva Pentacostal) at 4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011. IF you see her...
View ArticleWed. Afternoon Rental Option – Park View/Petworth/Columbia Heights
This rental is located at 811 Otis Place, NW. The listing says: “Brand new, MOVE-IN READY, 1st floor condo in a newly renovated building minutes from the action in Petworth and Columbia Heights. GREAT...
View ArticleBaba’s Cooking School/EatsPlace Gets their Liquor License, Opening on Georgia...
3607 Georgia Avenue, NW Good news from the owner of Baba’s Cooking School/EatsPlace coming to 3607 Georgia Ave across the street from DC Reynolds, Milk Cult Sanctuary and Looking Glass Lounge: “Just...
View ArticleFree Art Book Swap in the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen Tonight
829 Upshur Street, NW From Pleasant Plains Workshop (PPW): “PPW will be hosting a free art book swap in the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen on Monday 3/17 6-8pm. People can bring in coffee table...
View ArticleSisy’s Restaurant Becomes El Sol Mexican Restaurant on 14th Street
3911 14th Street, NW (between Randolph and Shepherd About a week ago Sisy’s Restaurant became a new Mexican Restaurant called El Sol (stay tuned for new signage). While they have tons of Mexican and...
View ArticleSomebody Got the Rib Pit!
3903 14th Street, NW “Dear PoPville, I was walking by the old Rib Pit building near 14th and Randolph, and I noticed the For Lease sign has been taken down (it is up over the old Rib Pit Lounge next...
View ArticleFarmers Market News: Petworth moving to Saturdays 9am-1pm starting May 3rd...
Photo by PoPville flickr user thelester From the GEORGIA AVENUE BUSINESS ALLIANCE (GABA): “MARK YOUR CALENDAR – PCM which operates between Upshur & 9th at Georgia Ave will become a Saturday market...
View ArticleFrom the Forum – Restaurant Coming to Murell Building on Georgia Ave and...
Restaurant Coming to Murell Building on Georgia Ave and Upshur: “According to the DCRA permit status website, zoning has been approved for a restaurant on 4201 Georgia Ave NW. Here’s the zoning...
View ArticlePop Up Finished on New Hampshire Ave by Petworth Metro, Two 3 bed/3 bath...
The pop up on New Hampshire Ave just north of the Petworth metro had it’s first open house on Sunday. Anyone stop in? One of the 3 bed/3 bath units is listed at $649,999: “Petworth Commons ~ Modern...
View ArticleShooting in the 900 block of Farragut St, NW just after 9pm Sunday Night
A reader writes: “7 shots were fired tonight on Farragut street NW between Illinois and 9th. The first officer on scene was a park police with MPD a few minutes later. A parked car on the street was...
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