Author: Prince Of Petworth

PoPville Turned 19 Years Old Today!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Dan Silverman, mid walkabout, Columbia Heights

Bonkers just bonkers. As I said last month, HOLY MOLY 19 is a big number. Of course, we have good days and we have bad days like everyone else. But here’s to celebrating a good day!!

And hell yes, there are big plans in the works for celebrating the upcoming 20th anniversary in 2026. STAY TUNED for lots of fun events.

Now more than ever, only if you are able, please join our community of supporters who will help us get to 20 years and beyond!! Onward we go.

I say this at every anniversary but Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for everything! Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for being there for each other. Thank you for making this place that we call PoPville, possible.

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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“The Roost Hosts Free Community Breakfast & Food Drive to Support Neighbors in Need”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“WHAT: The Roost invites the community to gather for a morning of warmth, connection, and generosity at The Roost’s Community Breakfast & Food Drive. This special event offers a free breakfast for anyone affected by recent SNAP benefit reductions and the Federal Government shutdown — and an opportunity for those who can give to support local food resources.

Guests will enjoy a hearty breakfast featuring eggs, breakfast sausage, potatoes, French toast, and freshly brewed drip coffee from Counter Culture and A Toda Madre. The event is made possible through the generous support of Chef’s Warehouse, Capital Seaboard, Counter Culture Coffee, and A Toda Madre Coffee. (more…)

Did anyone lose a possible engagement ring?

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

“Dear PoPville,

I found a gold ring with large stone on NY Ave NW between 9th and 10th, I stuck around for a few minutes but no one came looking for it so I panic decided to pick it up and let you know. Fingers crossed it’s someone local that knows to ping you!”

If this is your ring and you can describe it please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP to see if it’s the one.

“What’s Going on with 311?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m genuinely curious if anyone has insight into this. Over the past six months, I’ve submitted approximately two to three 311 requests regarding various issues( potholes, missed trash collection) most recently a recurring road hazard near a school.

Today, I submitted a new request concerning a street obstruction that has persisted since October 20th. The issue involves cone barriers placed by a production company in the middle of a school zone, significantly limiting vehicle access and creating unsafe conditions for students. Parents and school staff have repeatedly moved the cones to restore safe passage, only for the production crew to reposition them.

What’s particularly concerning is a pattern I’ve noticed with recent 311 submissions: they’re marked as “closed” or “resolved” within minutes; (more…)

The Hot Dog Guy Actually Sold the Shirt off His Back for $1000!! AND has restocked his RC Cola supply. LEGEND.

By Prince Of Petworth

We shared the news about this hotdog selling sensation on October 24, 2025 at 11:15AM and now there’s a helluva update:

“SHIRT OFF MY BACK, PART II: I write to share that a kind gentleman has, in fact, purchased the shirt off my back for $1000. Lands’ End, dress, French Blue. For artistic integrity and out of respect for his privacy, I took no photos, but perhaps some exist. The SHYSTGEIST is in full swing. Thank you all!”

The dude is seriously already a legend, as one who truly loves RC Cola – here’s his latest note:

“I write here to report that my friend James (left) drove for over 7 hours yesterday, from Johnson City, TN, all the way to the District, simply to relieve our RC Cola situation. I figure 1,992 cans should hold us for awhile.

While fun and laughter are essential to the human spirit, sometimes it’s also important to pause to give situations the dignity and solemnity they deserve. James is an Iraq combat veteran who took time away from his family to help us. James: thank you for your service to this country.”

If you lucky you can catch him at the “Intersection of M St. NE and 1st St. NE” usually around 12-5pm.

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