Author: Prince Of Petworth

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

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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Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

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 donating to our Patreon here.

“This is our fancy tuxedo boy, Frankie, who lives in Arlington.”

“Jilly can’t stop chasing snow balls… Still working on where they keep going.”

“MPD Expands Amazon Lockers Program”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has expanded its Amazon Lockers Program, adding two additional lockers at police stations in Northwest.

Residential package thefts have been an ongoing nuisance impacting neighborhoods citywide, with thefts occurring year-round. In 2022, MPD piloted the Amazon Lockers Program at the Sixth District’s main station and substation, making DC the first city in the nation to install community Amazon lockers outside of police stations.

This program has now been expanded to (more…)

“Just a fox casually crossing Suitland Parkway”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Ryan for sending: “Just a fox casually crossing Suitland Parkway yesterday about 1:30 pm. He or she safely made it to the east side of the parkway and ran off into the brush.”

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.

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