Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Vehicle into Potomac River beneath the Arlington Memorial bridge” last night…1 individual from submerged vehicle brought to shore & receiving advanced life support”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS

Update from X: “Emergency services, including divers from the DC Fire and EMS Department and the DC Police Dive Team, responded promptly. Despite their efforts, the driver was pulled from the submerged vehicle in critical condition and later died in the hospital.”

DC Fire and EMS first reported around 7:30pm last night (THursday):

“Vehicle into Potomac River beneath the Arlington Memorial bridge. Vehicle submerged. In process of transporting divers out to scene. Vehicle came off the bridge after collision with another vehicle. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

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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LA Wildfire Fundraiser Tonight (Thurs.) at Madam’s Organ

By Prince Of Petworth

From the folks at Madam’s Organ at 2461 18th Street, NW in Adams Morgan:

“Doors open at 6 and we close at 2am

All Night All Sales!! 100% is being donated to L.A. Firefighters and other L.A. fire victims.
Tell your friends…Tell your enemies”

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

“Stuart from Columbia Heights.”

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Councilmember Robert White: “I’ll be at the inauguration – here’s why”

By Prince Of Petworth


Watch: Why I will be attending the inauguration on Monday.

From an email blast:

“I want to take a moment to share why, despite my personal feelings, I have decided to attend the 60th presidential inauguration as a councilmember representing Washington, DC.

In politics, we all know that sometimes your side wins, and sometimes your side loses. That’s the nature of democracy. The incoming president holds deeply different views and values from mine, and I believe his leadership could harm the people and institutions I love and respect. Frankly, I would rather be anywhere else on Inauguration Day, which coincides with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

However, (more…)

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