Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Metro begins rollout of new, higher faregates to stop fare evasion”

By Prince Of Petworth


via WMATA

From WMATA:

“Metro has begun installing new higher, stronger faregates at Fort Totten Station as part of a systemwide rollout. The design improves upon the original prototype door following months of testing and modifications. The new doors are now 55-inches tall, twice as strong, and more resilient.

The installation at Fort Totten is expected to be completed overnight, followed by Pentagon City. The faregate modifications will be installed in phases with plans to retrofit faregates throughout the system over the next year. The first 10 stations are expected to be completed by early fall. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

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.

“Roscoe’s first day of obedience school
Hill East DC”

“Question About Atlantis Tickets”

By Prince Of Petworth


815 V Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I (miraculously) scored two tickets for my husband to see one of his favorite bands playing at the Atlantis next month. The concert is a few days after my due date, so this was intended to be a birthday gift that he could attend with a friend. Lo and behold, we have been totally stymied by the no-transfer ticket situation. (more…)

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