Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Bobbie Brinegar

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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metro

Five Metro Stations will be Closed this Weekend – “free shuttle buses will replace trains”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Stadium-Armory and Downtown Largo on the Blue and Silver lines.

Rail service will be suspended at Benning Rd., Capitol Heights, Addison Rd., Morgan Blvd., and Downtown Largo. Crews will be working on air blown fiber installation. This installation method facilitates faster completion of the work, minimizing the need for longer station closures.

Service Information (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…)

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Fundraiser

“Mount Pleasant lost an icon. We are collecting to help offset funeral costs and support his family.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Robert Yarbrough

“Dear PoPville,

Mt. Pleasant lost an icon. We are collecting to help offset funeral costs and support his family. You can read more about Robert from the fundraiser:

If you’d like to make a donation to help offset the funeral costs and support Robert’s family during this difficult time, please do so here.

Robert Yarbrough passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the hospital on March 29, 2026. Robert was beloved by many friends and family including those of us lucky enough to share the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood with him.

If you used to walk past his house on Newton St, chances are Robert greeted you from his perch on the stoop with a wave or friendly hello. Or, maybe, you got to know Robert from (more…)

Event

Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Surfside Tenleytown (Washington)

Surfside Tenleytown

4200 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20016

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Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!

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Transit

“DDOT Releases Report on Autonomous Vehicle Policy”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released a report reviewing how automated vehicles (AV) are regulated across the United States. The report is meant to inform ongoing decision-making on how the District can regulate AVs, but does not make specific policy recommendations.

The DDOT report summarizes current AV technology, existing research, and different AV regulatory policy approaches being used by cities and states. It also includes insights from interviews with industry and safety experts and government agencies to better understand emerging practices and concerns. (more…)

Columbia Heights

“Woman begging with child at Columbia Heights – Any other suggestions or advice?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The past two days there has been a woman sitting on the sidewalk and begging in Columbia Heights. She has a child – a girl maybe 3-4 years old always seeming to be asleep in her lap, but definitely not appearing to be a normal situation of a child napping.

Today (Wednesday) I passed 3 hours apart and the child was still “sleeping.” (more…)

Dupont Circle

“a new Tonkatsu lunch venue on Q Street”!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1624 Q Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

There is a new Tonkatsu lunch venue on Q st, inside Hank’s. A Yakitori chef, Blake, started a lunch Tonkatsu pop-up from Tue to Fri at Hank’s Oyster Bar when they are not open. I think we haven’t had the real Tonkatsu in Washington DC until last month; the Tonkatsu at Katsu Kyu is fried in lard, which makes the deep flavor. Their Tonkatsu (I tried Loin) is thick, unlike thin slices you usually find in restaurants. Cooking thick meat perfectly requires knowledge and experience. (more…)

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