This rental is located at 3901 Cathedral Avenue NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the DC Department of Health:
“In December 2023, the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) notified DC Health of their intention to discontinue several key functions of the long-standing animal care and control contract with the District. HRA has since clarified that they will end their shelter services as of December 31, 2024. DC Health is actively preparing to onboard new resources to assume these responsibilities within the given timeline.
While DC Health has already budgeted and planned to transition some animal control functions in-house by 2025, most animal care services will continue to be managed by contractors. HRA may still play a role as one of these contractors, should they choose to submit a bid.
Residents can expect the following services to continue as usual during this transition: (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
“Dear PoPville,
Heard that East Potomac tennis center is closing on October 1st after 30 years due to issues with the landlord or lease? Any intel?”
East Potomac Tennis Center’s website says:
“Dear East Potomac Tennis Center Patrons,
As you may be aware, NPS is in negotiations with East Potomac Raquet Sports for a long-term lease of the East Potomac Tennis Center. (more…)
701 Kennedy Street, NW
“Inspired by the Tulip Poplars of Rock Creek Park; the tallest trees from the native woodlands we love. Poplar will feature mushrooms and other foraged goodies that thrive under the canopy of our locals forests, as well as new wines, fruit wines, and ciders crafted by the team behind ANXO Cider.”
I’d be been hearing rumors for months now so I’m super excited to share the big news from owner Cerrissa Fitz:
Cerrissa Fitz
“I’m excited to share that I have leased 701 Kennedy St NW with my spouse Sam Fitz and our great friend, Chef and professional forager Iulian Fortu. We hope to open the space this Winter as a wine bar and small restaurant with wines and ciders made, under Sam’s direction, by ANXO Cider, paired with plates from Chef Iulian that will feature foraged and farmed ingredients of exceptional quality, with a focus on local and transparent sourcing. (more…)
11th Street, NW between Kenyon and Irving
“Dear PoPville,
So we knew Harriet Tubman was going to be shutdown for 2 years while they demolish and rebuild. Did we know they were going to lock the adjacent playground and the soccer field as a result? (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending from the Harriet Tubman field: “NY has pizza rat, can DC’s ice cream cone Squirrel compare?”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if anyone has experience with a back yard dig-out. For some reason, the houses on my block have yards that are elevated 1-3 feet above the alley. There are some that have been dug-out, but I haven’t found anyone in the area who had the work done themselves. (more…)
Thanks to William for sending: “Must’ve been a pretty serious mechanical failure – whatever fire was in the engine burned straight through the hood.” (more…)
From Connecticut and Porter Street, NW (both sides): (more…)
“1300 block of Otis between 13th and Holmead in vibrant and beautiful Columbia Heights.”
Thanks to Analya for sending:
“What a great way to beautify a space. Thanks to the owner of the house for making this happen!”
Looks like the artist is Mohtown.