From an email:

“We’re thrilled to host the Make It Mount Pleasant! Spring Arts and Crafts Market on Sunday, April 28! The market will feature more than 50 local artists from Mount Pleasant and surrounding neighborhoods selling paintings, pottery, photography, fabric arts, jewelry, and other artisanal crafts. Here are the event details: Read More

Thanks to Jeff for sending this beautiful convertible Rolls Royce Corniche II: Read More

2444 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Mario’s Trattoria opened in the former Surfside space in Glover Park in 2022. Just noticed the sad sign in the window: Read More

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

Meet our sweet cuddlebug Dempsey, a delightful companion who enjoys entertaining herself with toys, especially those with empty water bottles. She’ll win your heart with her perky ears and her habit of crawling onto your lap for hugs, burrowing her nose under your arm. Patiently, she waits by the door when you leave, then settles back into her routine, eagerly greeting you upon your return. She peacefully sleeps in her crate overnight and adapts well to flexible schedules. This rural-to-city sweetheart has no leash aggression, happily explores new terrain, and rides in cars like a champ. She warmly welcomes new people and is friendly even in larger groups. Apply to adopt this 2-year-old, 35-pound gem today!

Charismatic, 3-year-old Macho Nacho is eager for any and all of your affection: head scratches, belly rubs, snuggles, and treats are some of Mr. Nacho’s favorites. He is always excited to meet new people and give them a lick hello. Macho Nacho also loves sitting on his foster parent’s lap, curling up near his foster parent’s head at bedtime, and cuddling under the blankets on cold nights. His snuggly personality would make him the perfect companion for anyone who works from home, and he’s sure to be the star of any Zoom meeting that he stumbles into. Apply today to meet Macho Nacho!

Thanks to Ed for sending: “A very welcome sign on the payment terminals at Bread Furst. I wish more businesses would recognize that transparent prices are what customers want, even if they’re higher.”

This rental is located at 1522 12th St NW near Q St NW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

“Dear PoPville,

He has been taking care of my dog for years, and has always been so sweet and kind with him. Mike is the gentlest soul and I literally can’t stand to take my dog to anyone else. He’s such an important part of our dog community and everyone who knows Mike loves him. Levon’s dog groomer, Groomer Mike, is so beloved that there is often a 2-3 month wait to get appointments with him. It turns out he’s had some serious health issues and could use some help. I hope the DC dog community can rally”

From Mike’s GoFundMe:

“Our colleague and friend Mike, affectionately known as Groomer Mike, was hospitalized in early April with Pneumonia and is experiencing severe complications, that continue to affect his lungs and heart. Read More

Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers a mysterious photograph of a soldier, tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins this sweeping, heartfelt musical about one woman’s journey to unearth the secrets buried in her family’s past. Spanning three generations, “Unknown Soldier” unravels a delicate tangle of family lore, as Ellen chases the extraordinary story that unlocks her history—and charts her future.

“Unknown Soldier” has a book by Daniel Goldstein (Broadway’s “Godspell”), music by the late Michael Friedman (“Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”), and lyrics by Goldstein and Friedman. The Arena Stage production is directed by Trip Cullman (Broadway’s “The Rose Tattoo”) and stars Kerstin Anderson (Broadway’s “My Fair Lady”), Riglee Ruth Bryson (“Annie” North American Tour), Adam Chanler-Berat (Broadway’s “Next to Normal”), Lora Lee Gayer (Broadway’s “Holiday Inn”), Nehal Joshi (Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera”), Perry Sherman (Broadway’s “Fun Home”), and four-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn (Broadway’s “Les Misérables”).

The musical has been hailed “COMPELLING…a romantic mystery spanning almost a century” by The Washington Post, “GORGEOUS…ENGAGING…SIMPLY MAGICAL…a fascinating exploration of memory, love, and loss” by BroadwayWorld, and “MOVING…ENTHRALLING…EVOCATIVE…the memory musical unfolds with the delicacy of an heirloom music box” by DC Theater Arts.

“Unknown Soldier” plays at Arena Stage through May 5. Get tickets at arenastage.org/soldier.

“Dear PoPville,

anyone out there know what happened to the Amazon return box at the H St Whole Foods?”

Update from Lindsay: “It’s now on the second floor above the butcher counter. The traffic it caused where it was originally located was chaos.”