Author: Prince Of Petworth

“MPD Searching for Puppies Taken in Armed Burglary”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in the search for three stolen puppies in an armed burglary in Northeast.

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast, for the report of a burglary. The suspects forcibly entered the victim’s apartment, brandishing firearms, and demanding property from the victims inside. The suspects took three French bulldog puppies before (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Barred Owl

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to W. for sending: “Managed to get this shot just outside my building near the Klingle Valley trail last night before the subject flew away.”

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 All About Birds:

The Barred Owl’s hooting call, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?” is a classic sound of old forests and treed swamps. (more…)

Feast your eyes on this BEC!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Where is your current favorite spot for a solid Bacon Egg and Cheese?

Andy’s Pizza just killing us… until they expand bagel options at their DC locations :)

On Thursday we broke the news that Andy’s (Pizza) was getting in on the bagel game. Now Andy’s Pizza is getting in on the BEC game (see above.):

“She is beauty, she is grace, she is our new BEC.” (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

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“A total of 1435 couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe” setting a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title – Shatters old title!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy DowntownDC BID

From DowntownDC BID:

“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District is proud to announce that its “National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe” event on Saturday, December 13 at Anthem Row officially broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe in a single venue.

A total of 1435 couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe is a stunning 10-foot installation of greenery, blooms, ribbons, and a jingle bell, suspended 30-feet in the air. Guinness World Records representatives were on-site to verify and certify the achievement. The previous record was 480 couples, (more…)

Green Line single-tracking between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth Cometh Dec. 16-30 – BUT some light at the end of the tunnel too: “Yellow Line extension to Greenbelt will begin on Dec. 31”

By Prince Of Petworth

Reminder from WMATA:

“Construction on the Green Line will cause single-tracking between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth starting at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 through system closing Tuesday, Dec. 30.

Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time. (more…)

“Consumer Alert warning District residents to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

From the Office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert warning District residents to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season. The alert provides details on common tactics that scammers use, tips on how to avoid falling victim to a gift card scam, and instructions on what residents should do if they believe they have been scammed. (more…)

Meanwhile over Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park – V-22 Ospreys?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

I suppose we should prepare for more sightings…

Thanks to P. for sending earlier this afternoon:

“Ospreys over Adams Morgan. Then these two planes flew east over Meridian Hill Park a few minutes ago.”

Anyone else see these V-22 Ospreys?

From Wikipedia:

“The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-use, tiltrotor military transport and cargo aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. (more…)

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