Author: Prince Of Petworth

“Chuck Brown Day 2026: DPR Celebrates 50 Years of Go-Go on Chuck Brown’s Birthday” Though Not Without Controversy, See Statement from the Chuck Brown Family

By Prince Of Petworth

“Saturday, August 22nd | 2pm – 7pm

GATES OPEN: 11 A.M.
Fort Dupont Park
Minnesota Ave SE”

Thanks to a reader for passing on from the official Chuck Brown Facebook page:

“Statement from the Chuck Brown Family about Chuck Brown Day:

The Brown family has decided that due to their marginalization over the past three years with regard to the planning and substance of Chuck Brown Day, which we notified DPR of on Feb 3rd of this year, we no longer support the Chuck Brown Day event and do not want it to continue unless a new director and project leadership is in place to ensure that our duty to protect the integrity of Chuck Brown’s legacy is respected, and that his family’s wishes are taken seriously at all times. We can no longer risk allowing the event’s organizer’s lack of communication, professionalism, and inability to abide by guidelines in contractual agreements to be interpreted as the family’s approval of the event and its management.”

Full release from DPR: (more…)

“Airports Authority Board Approves Budget for Dulles Transformation”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority:

“The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors Wednesday approved a $15.5 billion addition to its capital construction budget to fund the transformation of Washington Dulles International Airport.

The board action expands a construction program already underway at Dulles, which is the nation’s fastest-growing international gateway airport, to modernize the 60-year-old airport for the future. The additional funding increases Dulles’ forward-looking construction budget to $19.9 billion over 15 years.

The effort will be funded primarily through bonds issued by the Airports Authority and repaid through normal rates and charges to airline tenants, as well as authority-generated revenue. No taxpayer money is designated for the initiative, unless government grants are made available to cover a portion of the costs. (more…)

Action at the old Corner Store in Bloomingdale?

By Prince Of Petworth

1720 1st Street, NW at Randolph Place, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Any word what’s coming of 1720 1st street nw? The market on the ground floor sat vacant for a while and a few weeks ago there was a dumpster and now there are blinds up!”

Anyone hear anything? STAY TUNED.

Construction has Started at the Bouldering Project coming to Columbia Heights!! Check out some Renderings!

By Prince Of Petworth

14th and Irving Street, NW

Great news about the Bouldering Project coming to Columbia Heights in DCUSA – Construction has finally started!! Thanks to T. for passing on the exciting update from the Bouldering Project:

“Inside Columbia Heights

Construction is underway at our second DC location in Columbia Heights!

Our in-house design team is excited to share a glimpse of what’s to come. Scroll to see a preview of some of our new bouldering, yoga & fitness, training, and youth spaces. (more…)

“Has anyone else noticed that Metro stations seem significantly hotter and more humid this summer than in years past?”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone else noticed that Metro stations seem significantly hotter and more humid this summer than in years past?

I’ve lived in the District without a car for more than 10 years and have taken Metro regularly for my commute. I understand that stations can’t realistically be kept cold given their size and design, but this summer feels different. On most mornings, the stations seem hotter and more humid than the air outside. When I first moved to D.C., I was struck by how much more cooler the Metro stations were compared with the NYC Subway. Friends I’ve spoken with about this issue have noticed the same thing this year, but I’m curious whether others have as well. (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** Around Town – Beautiful Buck in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Carol for sending this great shot from Michigan Ave, NE near Catholic University.

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Mark

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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