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Heads Up: The United House of Prayer Parade is this Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Eric P.

Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. People are shocked by this EVERY YEAR. Road closures are a pain but this is a historic GREAT event.

Thanks to Katia for sending: “United House of Prayer Parade For All People is. this weekend!!! (BEST day of the year in DC)”

From MPD:

“On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the United House of Prayer Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)

LeDroit Park

EXCLUSIVE: The old House of Secrets having an Estate Sale in LeDroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth


507 T Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending this wild blast from the past:

“The famous house of secrets in LeDroit park, known for being cited for noise violations when Prince was playing, is having an estate sale. The owner and host of the infamous parties sadly passed away recently.

Rare (and LAST!) chance to get a look inside:” (more…)

Anacostia

“Suspect and Dog Sought in Robbery”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Based on the title I initially thought the dog was somehow involved in the robbery. Still messed up. Keep your eyes peeled for the stolen dog, Zen.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a dog taken during a robbery in Southeast.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a suspect approached the victim and snatched the dog’s leash from the victim at the intersection of 14th and T Streets, Southeast. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for May 20, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

508 Kenyon Street NW508 Kenyon Street NW

This Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW

  • 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
  • Lower level is a separate rental unit
  • Built-in Airbnb income potential
  • Private patio + secure 2-car parking
  • Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
  • “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
  • “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
More Fresh Finds
Capitol Hill

CURIOUS: Carla Hall’s bumblebirds, “fast-casual pop-in”, could close in a month, or not, but “was never meant to last forever.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A rather confusing post from bumblebirds (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE) yesterday (thanks to all who passed it on to us):

“Drop in to the pop in because it was never meant to last forever (and you really don’t want to miss it!).

Update: The pop up was scheduled to go thru June so don’t panic we are still open and we can’t wait to see you. Don’t miss your chance to come in!”

I emailed bumblebirds PR for some clarification and was told: (more…)

Logan Circle

In Much More Serious Missing Reports: “Let’s help Barry find Greedy!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: I emailed Barry this morning and was told, unfortunately, Greedy is still missing but with your help will hopefully be found soon.

Thanks to Bridget for sending this super sad flyer from 13th and S Street, NW:

“$1,500 Reward

This is Greedy. Greedy is my service cat. On Saturday May 9th, 2026, 1 800 JUNK removed my old sofa, Greedy like(s) to hide inside the sofa, and I think when they took it away, she was inside.

Greedy accompanies me to the hospital as support for my cancer (treatments.) I can’t imagine her not being by my side. (more…)

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