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I’ve been following the discussions on the 1st District MPD listserv very closely and I’m horrified. It is very upsetting to read about robberies and shootings but there is something all-together horrifying to read about unprovoked attacks. One resident writes:

“Around 7pm tonight [Monday], I walked by a group of police interviewing a single white woman who was attacked in front of Mangialardos. I asked the police if they had any descriptions of the suspects as I would be out walking my dog for another 30 minutes or so and would keep an eye out. They said they were not sure of any descriptions, however, I overheard the young woman sitting in the front of the police cruiser say she was just walking along and somebody came up and attacked her for no reason.

Two days in a row on the same block around.”

Ed. Note: Many commenters on PoP referenced an earlier beating on Sunday night:

“The attack was at 13th and Penn. SE, 4 guys attacked a girl carrying groceries and knocked some of her teeth out. Didn’t rob her or anything, just attacked and ran.”

MPD David Kamperin responds to the first resident above:

“These two random attacks are disturbing and this type of violence should shock the conscious within this safe community. Before this second assault we moved some members in the area- officers were within a few blocks when this occurred. Additionally uniform and tactical officers will continue to patrol to prevent further attacks as our detectives investigate these. We have had some valuable information from witnesses and hopefully we will be able to identify the assailants shortly.”

Continues after the jump (including a response from Chief Lanier). (more…)

Your caption in the comments, winner picked Friday.

Most people know that Tim Russert is buried in this cemetery (by Rock Creek Church Rd and Webster St, NW and near the Old Soldiers Home grounds). And last week we looked at some sweet sculptures. But this is the first time I encountered the tombstones of a prime minister and princess.

Of course the French Prime Minister Camille Chautemps was described as “intellectually bereft” and “after World War II, a French court convicted him in absentia for collaborating with the enemy”.

And I’m not exactly sure who the princess is.

Nevertheless! A prime minister and a princess – not too shabby…

This is from the side of the Safeway on Columbia Rd, NW (you have to walk a bit in the alley to get a good look.)

One of my all-time favorites from Columbia Heights (13th St, NW).

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This has been a bad week all around…

From MPD:

“Units received a call for a shooting at 8th and Delafield Pl NW. Upon arrival, a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds was located and transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced. The Homicide Branch is handling this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-919-CRIME.”

From an email:

“When: Saturday, December 11, 2010, 2pm

Venue: National Portrait Gallery

Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium (enter from G Street)

Seminal punk rocker Patti Smith discusses and signs copies of her book Just Kids, a memoir of early 1970s Manhattan and of her friendship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe. Books available for sale in the Museum Store.

Please note this is an Author Lecture – not just a book signing!”

Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick

Props to dullshick for noticing this new addition in north Columbia Heights. Tegeste Ethiopian restaurant is located at 3521 14th St, NW in the old Catti Mexican Restaurant space (which had been closed for years.) Anyone happen to check them out yet?

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This is a great video from Think Local First:

“Released to the public December 1, 12 Days of Local is a music video comprised on tunes sung by 12 independent DC business owners reminding consumers to remember the local businesses as an option for spending holiday dollars.

Participation in the video, which is part of a 12 Days of Local push for Think Local First, includes background music by Marshall Key and appearances from business owners of Busboys and Poets, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Hill’s Kitchen, Hello Cupcake, Uncle Brutha’s Hot Sauce, LettieGooch Boutique, Tryst, Taqueria Distrito Federal, Boundless Yoga and Logan Hardware. The production of video was provided by local rapper and videographer, W. Ellington Felton.”

“They are French Bulldogs- 4 months old and brothers. Their names are Egg Roll and Napoleon and we all live in Petworth.”

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This rental is located at New Jersey Avenue NW at K Street:

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I was intrigued by the title “The Sun Always Shines on Golden Rule Plaza” of this Craigslist ad:

“Beautiful apartment highrise recently opened in 2003, Conveniently located in walking distance to the best restaurants in the DC metro area, the Verizon Center, walks in the park, and MUCH!MUCH! MORE. Our community offers excellent customer service, secured entry doors, resident parking with camera servallence, laundry rooms on every floor, community room for special events and more. MUST BE 62 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY!”

Then of course I read the last sentence and I’d invested too much time not to post…

So for my older readers – if you’re looking to live where the sun always shines – this 1 bedroom is yours for $800.

“Dear PoP,

You had a number of posts recently about the V Street NW area, which kinda brought up my question – do you know what’s up with the old mechanic’s shop/property on the northeast corner of 11th and V Street? It was boarded up and gated for a while, then the city came in during the spring and tried to clean up after a shooting around here, dumping oil down V Street in the process in the middle of the afternoon. Now it remains ungated and nothing has happened since. Seems like a such a good place for someone to develop, but maybe the clean up is too much.”

Yeah, I’ve noticed the gate remains open as well. I’ve also noted a small tractor on the lot:

I think I once heard that a small condo project was slated to be built on this property but I don’t know if that’s the case anymore. Anyone else hear some scuttlebutt here?

Ed. Note: A number of folks have written in that the old church nearby at the corner of 10th and V St, NW now has dumpsters on the lot.

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He writes, “Victoria Apartments, 2526 Fourteenth Street, NW, (demolished) 2/25/11 Washington Times.”

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He writes, “1746-1764 Kilbourne Pl., NW under construction, 4/22/11 Washington Times. These houses are still standing.”

In addition to all the cool art – it’s your first chance to drink alcohol at Big Bear!

From an email:

“Get your Art! Drink your Rum and Cider! Buy your Christmas Trees!
The Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market Returns!

On Sunday December 5th, from 4-9pm, the Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market returns to the Big Bear Cafe [1st and R St, NW] in Washington, DC.

A small sampling of Artists and Artisans selected from the Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair will be setting up their work to sell. Big Bear Cafe will be open, Special Holiday Drink will be served, and fresh cut Christmas Trees will be available.”

You can find more info about the vendors here.

This home is located at 2021 Klingle Road, NW:

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The flier says:

“Unique opp. to own this beautifully updated 1870′s Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse on Rosemont Triangle in Mt. Pleasant. Enjoy tree lined views of Rock Creek Park from your wraparound porch and upstairs veranda. Light filled formal dining rm, lvng rm w gas frplce, kitchen w heated flrs, master suite w sep shwr, & spa tub. All perched on 6200 sq ft lot! Tons of space for entertaining or gardening.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

What do you think of the house itself? This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $850,000 – sound realistic?