Author: Prince Of Petworth

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Fritz Myer

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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Mark It – PoPville Happy Hour Thursday June 5th at Moreland’s Tavern!!

By Prince Of Petworth


you WILL come to the PoPville happy hour, you are not getting sleepy, see you there!!

Last month I asked folks to flood our friends at Moreland’s with love as they were enduring brutal construction outside. At that time someone suggested a PoPville happy hour and I say hell yes let’s do it!! So mark your calendars for next Thursday June 5th at Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW at Kennedy.) Meet us upstairs starting at 6:30pm and in a stroke of good luck, there will even be some live music by The New Saloon Revue starting at 8pm: (more…)

The National Arboretum will stay open later starting Sunday through the end of August!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DCbmyers

Thanks to Debra for sharing the good news from FONA:

“We’ve heard you. You want the chance to visit the National Arboretum after a long day at work. We’re making it happen all summer long! Thanks to FONA and the generosity of our supporters, the U.S. National Arboretum will stay open until 8 PM from June 1st through August 30th.* (more…)

RIP DC Streetcar – You Were, Uh, Eventful

By Prince Of Petworth

Predicted: November 3rd, 2015: “Why the Streetcar will never work”.

The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner with the big news:

“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.” (more…)

“Local donation recommendations?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by LaTur

“Dear PoPville,

I’m looking for recommendations for local charities doing excellent work in areas like poverty reduction, education, and violence reduction. I know a few, but I love hearing about good experiences from the local braintrust. (more…)

MPD Investigating 14th Street/Logan Circle Homicide and Chinatown Shooting

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at approximately 3:59 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1600 block of 14th Street, Northwest, for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)

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