Author: Prince Of Petworth

“MPD Searching for Suspect in a Felony Assault – victim and their friends at Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station, approached by a group making fun of their Halloween costumes…victim was struck multiple times in the back of the head causing them to lose consciousness.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect who assaulted a woman in Northwest.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., the victim and their friends were exiting a train at the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station in the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, when they were approached by a group of individuals who were making fun of their Halloween costumes. One of the individuals approached the victim from behind and struck them multiple times in the back of the head causing them to lose consciousness. (more…)

“Garlic Girl Vintage to Open in Adams Morgan”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Vanessa Pius, owner of Garlic Girl Vintage” – 1830 Columbia Road, NW

Ed. Note: Miss Pixie’s closed here on Friday 10/31.

From a press release:

“On Saturday, November 22, Garlic Girl Vintage will host their grand opening. Located in Adams Morgan at 1830 Columbia Rd NW — the site currently occupied by legendary DC institution Miss Pixie’s — Garlic Girl will offer playful kitchenware, whimsical wall art from local artists, colorful glassware, quirky trinkets, vintage costume jewelry, and even live, easy-to-care-for plants. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

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“DC Holiday Market Returns to Dupont Circle – Now on New Hampshire Avenue NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Info on the The DowntownDC Holiday Market can be found here.

From a press release:

“The beloved DC Holiday Market is back in Dupont Circle this season, in a new location. Diverse Markets Management, in partnership with The Dupont Circle Business Improvement District (BID), will once again host one of the city’s most popular traditions, now located on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Ave, NW, one block east of last year’s location on 19th Street.

The market opens Friday, November 14, 2025, and runs daily through Tuesday, December 23, 2025, inviting visitors to experience one-of-a-kind shopping, festive decor, and seasonal treats, all in the heart of Dupont Circle. (more…)

What the Helen of Troy is Going on Here?!?!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was driving northbound on 395 and waiting in line to make the right turn onto New York Ave NW. I saw a garage door open at the mouth of the tunnel, directly under k street NW. Inside there seemed to be multiple giant lion statues, (more…)

About that Smoke you may be seeing in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1501 Rhode Island Ave, NW

From DC Fire and EMS: “Box Alarm 1500 block R.I. Ave NW. Fire in a construction Box on roof of multi-story hotel possibly involving lithium-ion batteries.”

Thanks to Ray (and others) for sending: “Currently at holiday inn there’s smoke coming out of hotel” (more…)

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