Author: Prince Of Petworth

About all the Police at the Taft Bridge and at the Wilson Aquatic Center

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m feeling nosey about a strange, large police presence I saw while walking in Kalorama around 6p (Monday.) Huge police checkpoint set up in front of the Chinese Embassy residence (end of the Taft Bridge on Connecticut Ave, NW). Probably 6-8 cop cars, a dozen police, and a handful of cars stopped in the checkpoint. Haven’t seen anything on social media or news about it at all so no idea what happened!”

Another reader adds: “6 cruisers and multiple officers stopping cars at the south end of the Taft bridge in front of the Chinese embassy. Pulling cars over.”

MPD shared the police report with me:

“Officers were conducting a Traffic Safety Checkpoint in the 2300 block of Connecticut Ave NW and observed the driver of a Honda SUV not wearing a seat belt. A traffic stop was conducted at the location and WALES/NCIC confirmed S1 does not possess a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle on public space. S1 was placed under arrest and transported to the Second District Station for processing.”

And regarding the Wilson Pool and even odder reader report: (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by John Sonderman

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End of a Musical Era (Don’t Worry Madam’s is fine): “The Last Two Step: A Farewell to Human Country Jukebox”

By Prince Of Petworth


incredible photo from PorchFest by Madam’s Organ 2461 18th Street, NW

This is a big one for Madam’s fans, again, they are ok but:

“The Last Two Step: A Farewell to Human Country Jukebox

Time to hang up the spurs and head for greener pastures after thousands of shows, tens of thousands of beers and whiskeys, and dozens of band members. Join us for our farewell concerts: three consecutive nights at Madam’s Organ, our home base for nearly 17 years. (more…)

Missed Connection – Health for Life dispensary in Bethesda and then on the Red line train

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

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

“Dear PoPville,

My name as Ben and I have gold glasses, dark curly/messy hair, and I was wearing brown cargo pants and a big black jacket with a fur hood. Also Im 22 and from England but live here now.

The girl I saw was (more…)

HUGE NEWS: Bouldering Project opening a second location in Columbia Heights!!

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Irving Street, NW back in 2005

Boom! Thanks to all who passed on from the Bouldering Project:

“We’re excited to share some big news: Bouldering Project has signed a lease to open a second climbing gym in Washington, DC, located at DC USA Mall in Columbia Heights.

This new location, which will provide easy Metro access as well as ample parking, will offer expansive bouldering terrain, energizing fitness and yoga spaces, welcoming youth areas, and plenty of room to gather and hang out. (more…)

“Trapped and dying pigeons at Georgia Avenue/Petworth metro”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m a volunteer at City Wildlife. There are a large number of pigeons currently trapped about 20 feet off the ground at the metro station (see attached pics). I’ve spoken with one of the station managers, who said dead pigeons are falling every night when he closes the station gate. However, (more…)

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