Author: Prince Of Petworth

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jim Havard

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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“Question for DC landlords”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I am planning to rent out my home in DC and understand the DC law requires the landlord to deposit the tenant’s security deposit into an interest-bearing escrow account with a DC financial institution. My title company said they do not offer this service, and a bank I contacted said their escrow services are only for larger rental companies (not for an individual renting out one property). Wondering if anyone who rents out their home in DC has recommendations for DC financial institutions that will do this.“

“Fights every day this week – Roosevelt High School”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Robert Lintott

“Dear PoPville,

Sending a note to see if the community has thoughts and ideas for how we can come together to support our young people. For the past three days – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, there have been fights of high schoolers at dismissal time at Upshur/Georgia/Petworth Library area that have overwhelmed the Safe Passage team members and called for a large police response and presence. Given (more…)

“New National Airport Flight Path?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone else noticed that the flights into National Airport (DCA) are taking a new flightpath directly over North Capitol St/Petworth, flying north and turning to go back south into DCA to land? It’s been like 5 or 6 days now with flights over Petworth every 10 minutes or so. Wonder if this has anything to do with Trump’s golf course in Virginia? I may have to call Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office to inquire.”

Never Looked Better Cocktail Bar Closing in Shaw “We’ve got ONE MORE WEEK to raise a glass, dance, and celebrate everything we built together”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Cocktail Bar. 2 entrances: 130 Blagden Alley / 1230 9th St NW – Basement”

Parting words from Never Looked Better:

“We opened in the middle of a pandemic, kept going after losing a beloved founding partner, and somehow created a space full of music, cocktails, and community. None of it would have been possible without our amazing staff—the true soul of this bar. To our bar team, security team, our DJs, and everyone who poured their hearts into this place: thank you.

And (more…)

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