Author: Prince Of Petworth

About the “blocks and blocks of police vehicles (with lights) on Connecticut Ave NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

A few folks have been asking:

“Any idea why there have been blocks and blocks of police vehicles (with lights) on Connecticut Ave NW since early this morning? From Calvert to the zoo.”

“Police have lined connecticut ave and the side streets all day – must be at least 15 cars dispersed through Woodley Park? Does anyone know why?”

It is very likely related to World Bank/IMF spring meetings. Dignitaries staying at hotels, travel to and fro et al.

From MPD:

“On Sunday, April 20 until Saturday, April 26, 2025, the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings detail will take place in the District of Columbia. (more…)

Simply the most majestic goose you will ever see

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Tanner for sending this quintessential DC photo of a goose perched high on a roof in Dupont Circle.

Truly magnificent.

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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

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“Found ring in Brookland – definitely not costume jewelry” AND “backpack with engagement ring” on 13th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Pablo Raw

If this is yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I found an engagement-type ring in the dirt in front of Dance Place in Brookland earlier this month. (Around April 5th.) I have posted in the Brookland DC Facebook group and on DC reddit and have had no luck at finding the owner. The consensus seems to be it is definitely not costume jewelry. Sharing here as a last resort trying to find the owner!”

If this is yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.

And another reader writes: (more…)

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

“Milo, ready for St Patrick’s Day and spring, Petworth”

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“Common Apartment Issues – weird electrical usage issues”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about weird electrical usage issues from an apartment building they were renting from. I’ve been having these issues since the beginning of the year and it doesn’t seem like my insanely high bills are associated with the Pepco electrical charge increase – I don’t even have my AC/heater units on.

My apartment is only 650 sqft, Jan was over 300x more than last year, and every subsequent month has been 100-200x more. All that without having the AC/heater running since the cold snaps in January…”

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