Author: Prince Of Petworth

“MLK Day river cleanup at Anacostia Park, Sat Jan 18”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jim Havard

From an email:

“On MLK Day, clean water champions to remove trash from Anacostia Park in DC

WHAT: Volunteer trash cleanup to support a healthy Potomac River

WHO: Potomac Conservancy and National Park Service

WHEN: Sat Jan 18 @ 09:00AM

WHERE: Anacostia Park, 1500 Anacostia Drive, Washington, DC 20020

WHY: To honor the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service by working for a clean, swimmable, and fishable Potomac River

HOW: For more information or to schedule interviews, contact Jake Hess, Potomac Conservancy, at [email protected], 202-957-3761

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Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

“In honor of Buck Hill, I’ve always wanted to take this picture of my corgi, Charlie. I’m glad we finally did it! I live in Adams Morgan. The mural is at the corner of 14th and U Street.”

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 joining our Patreon here.

House Fire in Brightwood Park displaces 6 residents

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and Jefferson Street, NW. photo by Kathryn

DC Fire and EMS reported just after 1pm:

“Box Alarm 5400 block 9th St NW. Fire showing 2 story dwelling.

Working Fire 5400 block 9th St NW. Well involved fire both floors in rear 2 story semi-detached dwelling. Severe threat to adjacent homes. Knocking down visible fire. No initial report of injuries.


photo by DC Fire and EMS

Update Working Fire 5400 block 9th St NW. (more…)

Full MPD Release about the 3 Police Officers Shot inside the Union Market area Apartment Building

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From MPD:

“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, at approximately 4:38 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the report of an armed suspect inside the lobby of a residential building at the listed location. (more…)

The Malbon Golf (clothing and accessories) opened

By Prince Of Petworth

1265 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Malbon’s website says:

“From day one, we’ve made the green the common ground. Founded in 2017 by culture and golf enthusiasts Stephen and Erica Malbon, our mission remains unchanged: to bring together diverse players, styles, and cultures through a shared love for the greatest game on Earth.” (more…)

“An Amazon employee, in collaboration with an accomplice, stole over 10 packages from an apartment lobby. The entire incident was captured on camera.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Friday, January 10th, an Amazon delivery driver entered a lobby in the 3600 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW, a cooperative residential building. Shortly after, a second Amazon driver followed, taking advantage of the open door. Once the packages were delivered, the second driver lingered behind and texted an accomplice waiting in a car outside. The accomplice then entered the lobby, and together, the pair stole over 10 packages, loading them into the car before fleeing the scene.

Among the stolen items was (more…)

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