Author: Prince Of Petworth

“All the benches were removed from Logan Circle” – Logan Circle Park Closed Monday through June 15th.

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

In Logan Circle developments continued, signs up this morning stating the park will be closed starting Monday.

Scuttlebutt is replacing the sidewalks and benches (which are already removed), we’ll see…”

Ed. Note: Presumably the benches will be refurbished and reinstalled as part of the refresh? That would be insane if they permanently removed the benches…

Other readers reported yesterday: “All the benches were removed from Logan Circle this morning. Any idea why they took them?” (more…)

“Thank You for Your Kindness on January 19th – Turkey Thicket – Near 10th and Randolph Street NE”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jeanette.Cook

“Dear PoPville,

To the kind people who helped me near Turkey Thicket at 10th and Randolph on January 19th!

I’ve been wanting to write this note for quite some time, but was at a loss for words and now I am hoping it reaches you.

On January 19th it was just another day but unfortunately, I took a pretty serious fall. It happened in slow motion and before I knew it, I hit the cement head first, disoriented, and honestly a bit scared. I ended up with facial lacerations (25 stitches to be exact), two black eyes, a concussion, and a bruised ego to go along with it. It wasn’t my finest moment.

What I remember most, though, is not just the fall, but all of you.

You didn’t walk past. You didn’t hesitate to help. You came over, asked my name, and told me that everything would be okay. More than that, you stayed with me. You kept me company, looked out for me, and made sure I wasn’t alone while I waited for help to arrive. To my family and me that meant more than I can really put into words. Staying with someone in a moment like that—when they’re hurt, vulnerable, and unsure of what’s happening, takes real kindness and empathy.

You were there with me until I was transported by ambulance, and I will never forget that. (more…)

BIG Coffee (and more) News: Dayglow AND Joe & the Juice opening shops in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


1510 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Discover, as we discover.

Dayglow was born out of our love and curiosity of interesting coffee roasters, both internationally and domestically. As we discovered roasters we made their coffees available to our customers—first at our locations and then online.

As we made our coffees available online—both as single purchases and in subscription models—we didn’t want to be just another company pushing coffee. We wanted what we made available for purchase to be coffees that we enjoyed personally and served at our locations. We also wanted to democratize the coffee selection process. There are really great coffee roasters all over the globe. Some are well known with sexy branding and packaging, others not so much. Those distinctions are not what make for a great cup of coffee.

At a craft coffee store, your coffee selections are curated by the coffee experts and made based on notes.”

AND a Joe & The Juice coming too: (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

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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Feedback Works!?! (Sometimes) Bus Stop coming back to 14th and Shepherd

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Shepherd Street, NW

From WMATA:

“We heard your feedback, and starting tomorrow, we’re adding the D50 bus stops back at 14th and Shepherd Street NW to provide more service! 🚌 Thank you for sharing your input. We’re always looking for ways to improve!”

Well, what else would you guys like WMATA to improve – now’s the time to ask!!

New GAO Report – “Aircraft Noise: Military Helicopter Operators Should Improve Outreach to Affected Communities in the D.C. Area”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Folks might find this GAO report on rotorcraft noise in DC interesting. I spotted it while trying to figure out what the heck was going on with the two ospreys Monday.

GAO only studied through 2024 – I’d love to see the increase in below the altitude threshold choppers since January 2025.”

“Aircraft Noise: Military Helicopter Operators Should Improve Outreach to Affected Communities in the D.C. Area
GAO-26-107758 Published: Mar 23, 2026. Publicly Released: Mar 23, 2026.

Military, air medical, local law enforcement, and other helicopter operators conduct an average of about 91 flights in the Washington, D.C. area daily. Helicopter noise is an ongoing concern for some residents.

The Federal Aviation Administration and DOD have taken steps to address the effects of helicopter noise, e.g., by flying along FAA’s recommended helicopter routes. But military helicopter operators haven’t consistently met a DOD policy requirement to reach out and talk to communities affected by the noise.

We recommended doing the outreach to improve public understanding and acceptance of mission-essential helicopter flights.

What GAO Found (more…)

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