Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Daycare teachers attacked in Bloomingdale while walking toddlers”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Google maps

Update: Go Fund Me for the Bloomingdale Petit Scholars teachers.

A reader writes: “The man who attacked them is a known aggressive strung out guy who hangs around the neighborhood. So scary.”

From Councilmember Zachary Parker:

“I’m just now leaving Petit Scholars in Bloomingdale, where staff and families have been shaken by a deeply disturbing incident today. Two teachers were attacked near 2nd and S St NW while a group of teachers were walking three classes of toddlers and infants.” (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Lee M..

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.

“Cooper the Cavapoo keeping guard over Eckington from the safety of his window ledge.”

“Norton, Van Hollen Introduce No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

From the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) this week introduced the No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act, which would prohibit the installation of permanent fencing on the grounds of the United States Capitol complex. After the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a fence was erected around the Capitol that stayed in place for months as officials recommended a permanent barrier. Norton criticized permanent fencing as both cosmetic and imprecise and instead called for smarter, state-of-the-art solutions. (more…)

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