Author: Prince Of Petworth

One Month From Tomorrow We Turn 18 Years Old – Help ensure we get to 20, 25 and beyond!

By Prince Of Petworth

November 5th is gonna be a big day. There’s that other thing AND this site turns 18 years old! Holy mackerel time flies!! The algorithms may be changing but we continue to do what we’ve always done – bringing you, often first, the good, the bad, the beautiful, the bizarre and everything in between.  These continue to be crazy days. And for those of you who remember the really crazy days of yesteryear – you know we will always here for you. And I’ve no doubt we will be here for you for many years to come – but that requires your help. Thanks to so many who have contributed and continue to send tips, photos and questions. You are our lifeblood.

In order for our long term viability to be secure, I’d ask our regular readers, or really anyone who finds this site useful – to please join our Patreon and give whatever you feel comfortable with. Again, only if you are able. But if you are able – it will ensure our long term existence. (more…)

“The NRP Group Breaks Ground On Fully Affordable Housing Apartment Serving Washington, D.C.’s NoMa and Union Market Neighborhoods”

By Prince Of Petworth


301 Florida Avenue, NE. renderings courtesy PGN Architects, a Michael Graves Company.

From a press release:

“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)

“A Statement of Some Advantages of the Beautiful Columbia Heights A Neighborhood of Homes”

By Prince Of Petworth


11th annd Euclid Street, NW in 1904

“Dear PoPville,

A while back, I was researching Columbia Heights and came across a book in the Library of Congress from 1904 titled “A Statement of Some Advantages of the Beautiful Columbia Heights A Neighborhood of Homes,” compiled and arranged by The Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association.

Recently, a single-family home at the corner of 11th and Euclid St NW sold and is slated for demolition. I remembered seeing it in this book, but the street name threw me off. Did you know Columbia Heights previously had street names like Princeton Street, Yale, Roanoke, Yale, and Kenesaw Ave? (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ron Cohn

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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LUMA Wellness Studio coming to Navy Yard: “The Yoga, Mat Pilates, and Spray Tan Studio Is The First-Of-Its-Kind In the Mid-Atlantic Region To Offer Red Light and Infrared Heated Studio Classes”

By Prince Of Petworth


149 N Street SE courtesy Brookfield Properties

From a press release:

“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced that LUMA Wellness Studio will be opening its first location at The Yards. The local husband and wife-owned studio will occupy 1,505 SF at 149 N Street SE and is slated to open in early 2025. (more…)

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