Author: Prince Of Petworth

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by CTB in DC

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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La Jambe will close original Shaw Location on September 17th, will focus on Union Market location

By Prince Of Petworth


1550 7th Street, NW

Super sad Shaw news just in:

“Friends of La Jambe,

I’m writing to share some sad news. After more than seven years, our original Shaw location will close on September 17th. We will be shifting our focus on our Union Market location.

This was an extremely difficult and devastating decision, but the post-COVID reality no longer makes sense to keep operating. And I know you’ve heard it before, but please make sure to support small businesses, your neighborhood spot, any mom and pops shop, now more than ever, they need you! (more…)

Alert: “DC’s least prestigious race”, The Electric Coney Second Annual Labor Day 0.5K, is Monday!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

It has been too long since we have written one another. How the dreary, steamy days of Summer do drag on. Upon a goose down pillow eating grapes, battered by the radiant sun, I now fondly remember the announcement of our Electric Coney Inaugural .5K Labor Day Race. Oh for the innocent days of 2022!

We were all filled with so much hope for ’23, but alas, two thirds has nearly passed and we have hardly had a nice day to lounge in Rock Creek Park, eating caviar and toasting the inestimable successes of our royal positions. But fear not, friend, for the Electric Coney Second Annual .5K Labor Day Race is nearly upon us. My court is aflutter with news that our jester has even grander plans for this year’s festivities. (more…)

Missed Connection – 14th St Trader Joe’s on 08/25

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was doing groceries at the 14th St Trader Joe’s on 08/25 around 6pm after a grueling day at work, where I encountered and exchanged a smile with a beautiful blonde woman who gave me “great human” vibes and was wearing a T-shirt that said “Tuscaloosa Iron Tribe.” (more…)

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.

“Darcy, my 3-year-old Corgi.”

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