Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by sssdc1

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Dear PoPville

QUESTION: How do YOU pronounce Quackenbos?

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pete Beers

“Dear PoPville,

My husband and I just bought a house on Quackenbos Street.

There is a point of contention: Is it pronounced quack-en-BOSS or quack-en-BOSE? We’ve heard both pronunciations and Google isn’t giving a well-cited answer.

Any insight would be amazing!”

What’s the way you say it?!?

wildlife

“Praise for DC Duck Watch – A little reminder that all hope isn’t lost and the DC ducks are in good hands!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Nicole for sending:

“In a world that’s well, depressing, I’d like to extend BIG praise to the volunteers of DC City Wildlife’s Duck Watch. I had the privilege of watching one of their best in action (last Friday.) My friend and I spotted a mama duck and her 13 ducklings stuck in the empty fountain at City Center. Thankfully, (more…)

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

3811 Suitland Rd SE
3811 Suitland Rd SE

Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)

More Open Houses
Announcement

“Cultural Excellence brings the Dupont Artisan Market is coming back for a 19th season!

By Special cultural Artisan Fair begins its 19th year April 11th!

It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!

Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.

Go to “Cultural Excellence brings the Dupont Artisan Market is coming back for a 19th season! Read more
Event

DCCO Season Finale – “Portraits in Time”

Church of the Epiphany

1317 G St., NW

Washington, 20005

Website Contact Social

The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.

On the program:

Go to DCCO Season Finale – “Portraits in Time” Read more
Mount Pleasant

Pops Bagels Pop Up Concludes in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth


3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what is happening with Pop’s bagels in Mount Pleasant? They were open but the last few times I’ve tried to go they were inexplicably closed when online it said they should be open. No permanently closed sign or online post…

They are/were great to have in the neighborhood.”

Pop’s Bagels popped up in the IL Supremo Italian building (3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW) back in October.

Sadly this pop up has indeed concluded.

However the proprietor of Pops tells me: (more…)

BikeDC

“Bravo Zulu to this cyclist who took the time to remove an obstacle that untold numbers of others passed off as someone else’s problem to fix.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

“Dear PoPville,

Location: Trinidad

Not all heroes wear capes. I was walking with a friend crossing Florida to northbound Staples St NE at approximately 2 PM on Saturday 18 April 2026. My friend and I looked west-northwest on the south side of Florida Ave, and approximately in front of 1322 Florida Ave NE, we saw someone moving a Lime bike. It was perpendicular to the eastbound bike lane, completely blocking the path. This good samaritan was removing it from the bike lane and putting it on the sidewalk, parallel to the path of travel and out of the way.

I am raising awareness about two things: (more…)

Dupont Circle

Morena by Kayu Opens Saturday on 17th Street!! “OUR RICE BOWLS ARE BACK” plus more goodness

By Prince Of Petworth

ICYMI: Kayu’s new location in Dupont Circle opened in August.

“Let us take you behind the name of MORENA.

Kayu and Morena feel like two shades of warmth – both depicts comfort and home. In Tagalog, MORENA refers to a warm shade of brown, a word that celebrates the natural beauty of sun-kissed skin.

It’s deeply meaningful to create spaces that feel personal, welcoming, and reflective of who we are.”

The good news from Morena:

“We’re ready to welcome you.

Our highly anticipated grand opening is finally here!

Saturday, April 25 at 9AM
 1633 17th St NW (more…)

Park View

UPDATE: Boy Located Unharmed. MPD Searching for a 2 Year Old Missing Child after his Mother was Fatally Shot last night in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“UPDATE: Royce Hawkins has been located unharmed. The AMBER Alert is canceled.

We thank the community for their assistance and will provide updates on the investigation shortly.”

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a young child who has not been seen since his mother was fatally shot in Northwest late Tuesday night.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 10:52 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 600 block of Kenyon Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, unconscious and not breathing, in the rear alley, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded, and despite all lifesaving efforts, the female was pronounced dead on the scene.

The decedent’s young child has not been seen since the shooting occurred. MPD is searching for 2-year-old Royce Hawkins. Royce is pictured below. (more…)

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