Author: Prince Of Petworth

Flashback: Anita Hill Mural in Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Connecticut and Calvert St, NW photo from the early 90s from kalcat

“Dear PoPville,

I grew up in DC, and recall distinctly that for many years in the 90s and maybe even into the early 2000s there was a large mural of Anita Hill basically across the street from the famous Marilyn Monroe mural at 2602 Connecticut Avenue NW. (more…)

“With a Sad Sad Heart we say good bye to Tommy. Hopscotch will not be reopening”

By Prince Of Petworth


Tommy Mazzocchi via IG

“Dear PoPville,

Not sure if you heard the news, but Tommy Mazzocchi – the owner of Hopscotch Bar and Grill in Bloomingdale, formerly bartender at Maddy’s, Old Ebbit and Clydes Tower Oakes (and many more), passed away very unexpectedly earlier this week. Services information is here, and Hopscotch will not be reopening, (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by caroljeanphotography

Thanks to Carol for sharing another great hawk*** photo. This Great Horned Owlet is magnificent.

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

What the Helen of Troy are These?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was at the West End Library and passed in front of this home on 25th and L. On the lawn are these two small brick monuments. My guess is that they represent where a building once stood, but I’m not sure. Any guesses?”

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