Prince Of Petworth - PoPville

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

Published July 12, 2023 at 6:45AM

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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Bastille Day Festivities at Le Diplomate and La Jambe this Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 4:05PM

1601 14th Street, NW photo courtesy Le Diplomate

From an email:

“We wanted to make sure that Le Diplomate’s annual extravaganza in celebration of Bastille Day is on your radar this year. On Friday, July 14, the District’s favorite French brasserie promises to deliver a day imbued with unmatched joie de vivre, blending entertainment and gastronomy to celebrate France’s national holiday. (more…)

Sweet City Ride

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 3:45PM

Very cool, a Morris Minor! Don’t see too many of these around town.

Ed. Note: Pup’s owner was just out of frame while I took the photo.

Missed Connection – Shirlington Dog Park Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 3:15PM

photo by Erinn Shirley

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

“Dear PoPville,

You were a runner, wearing a hat, but I could see your gorgeous eyes. (more…)

#missed connections

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 3:00PM

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.

“Rembrandt of Colonial Village, admiring Rock Creek on a gorgeous Spring day.”

“Dupont Circle Fountain: Two More Steps Back”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

nine weeks later, the base was demolished and has been left sitting for over a month with zero work done since. (more…)

#fountains

Today’s Rental was chosen for the price, bit of exposed brick and in-unit washer dryer, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 2:05PM

This rental is locate at 627 Maryland Ave .NE near 6/7 Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

Dupont Circle S Street Dog Park to close from August-December for resurfacing

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 1:45PM

17th and S Street, NW

From Councilmember Pinto:

“Dupont Circle Dog Parents! The S Street Dog Park resurfacing project is finally here! @DCDGS
& @DCDPR anticipate temporary closure from August-December 2023. They will post signs giving 2 weeks’ notice before the closure to replace surface with in-kind surface material begins”

#PSA

“new e-check fee being applied to pay rent on many units across the city.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

I hope I’m not the only one sending a message about the new e-check fee being applied to pay rent on many units across the city. AppFolio is now charging tenants $2.49 for e-checks. They were already charging a fee for credit card payments. (more…)

#tenant rights

Update: Pascual, Comida Mexicana, coming to old Kenny’s Barbeque’s space.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 11, 2023 at 12:45PM | Updated July 11, 2023 at 2:19PM

732 Maryland Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

We saw some work being done at the old Kenny’s BBQ location. The worker I talked to didn’t know exactly what it was going to be, but he was installing a cornmeal grinder, so maybe texmex?” (more…)