Author: Prince Of Petworth

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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“UNSILENT NIGHT in PETWORTH, Dec. 17 – DC’s Most Unique Musical Nonreligious Holiday Event”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Phil Kline’s beloved holiday cult classic

UNSILENT NIGHT

will be performed by the public in Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 17th at 6pm

Kline’s shimmering 45-minute soundscape is performed on portable speakers, amplified phones, and boomboxes carried through city streets and parks (Each participant plays one of four tracks)

The magic begins when everyone hits PLAY on their devices at the same time,
together unfolding a beautiful, enveloping tapestry of sound
as the “walking symphony” sets off into the night

WHEN: Wed., Dec. 17th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

WHERE: (more…)

Friends of the White Whale Society Presents – One of our Real Deal Cousins

By Prince Of Petworth

Note: The non albino white whales are a very rare breed indeed.

Thanks to Chris for sending from Lincoln Park: “Took almost 21 years but I finally saw the White Whale!!!”

Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]

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.

From the White Squirrel Institute(!!?!!):

“What is a white squirrel? (more…)

DC joins lawsuit that alleges “Uber used numerous deceptive and unfair practices in offering and selling its Uber One subscription – More than 100,000 DC residents are Uber One subscribers”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced today that his office, along with a coalition of 24 state law enforcement agencies, is joining a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC (Uber), the operators of the rideshare and delivery company. The lawsuit alleges that Uber used numerous deceptive and unfair practices in offering and selling its Uber One subscription service, which the company promotes as saving users money on rides and deliveries. However, the coalition alleges that Uber violated consumer protection laws in multiple ways, including by enrolling users without their consent, charging users for subscriptions before their free trials ended, preventing them from cancelling their subscriptions, and misleading users about savings. More than 100,000 DC residents are Uber One subscribers. (more…)

“The shocking cluster**** that is the Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty operation in Union Station”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Over the past few years, I have attempted to reserve a car from the Hertz/Dollar location at Union Station 6 times. Of those attempts, only 2 were successful, but only after being wait-listed for like half a day. The other 4 times, I either cancelled my plans or scrambled for a last-minute alternative.

Here is how it works: (more…)

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