Author: Prince Of Petworth

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

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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BREAKING: Tatte Bakery and Cafe coming to Adams Morgan!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1835 Columbia Road, NW

A very good source tells me that a lease has been signed for a Tatte coming to Adams Morgan:

“Tatte coming to old Bank of America space in Adams Morgan – betw. Bedrock Billiards and So’s Your Mom”

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Missed Connection – “by the fence outside of Kamala Harris Rally on 17th Street”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was standing outside of the fence of the rally on 17th street when you walked up next to me. You mentioned you had just gotten off of work and I shared with you I had been there since 3pm in line but wasn’t able to get in. We chatted for a good bit outside of the fence even though we couldn’t see anything and we were trying hard to listen in. (more…)

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

“Cora from Logan Circle”

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“Here we go again”

By Prince Of Petworth


“17th near H Street, NW. It’s the McDonald’s by the White House and the shops next door.”

Thanks to Aaron for sending: “These are the first businesses I see boarding-up, presumably for big day.”

Anyone else spot businesses boarding up windows? If so, where do you see it?

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