Author: Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not? Where are the Windows Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1440 Church Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“JUST REDUCED!!Amazing location 1 bedroom 1 bath with low condo fee’s parking and large private terrace! One block from Whole Foods and Vita Fitness”

More info and photos found here.

While this is most definitely a great location, I’m concerned that none of the pictures show any windows. I also think it’s a bit odd there is no photo of the living room. I was curious about this condo because I think this section of Church Street has a great feel to it. The original asking price was $449,900 but has now dropped to $429,900. Think that sounds reasonable given the location?

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville Flickr user Jess J

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. I’ll open this thread every Monday and Friday. So anything good happen to you this weekend?

Non Restaurant Development News – 1469 Church Street, NW Becomes a CrossFit Gym

By Prince Of Petworth

The space that formerly housed Eco Green Living is becoming a gym. But not any ordinary gym – it’s becoming a CrossFit. For those not familiar with CrossFit you can sign up for a 3 session workshop and read more about it on their Web site. The owner of this space, which opens today, John Main, said that basically CrossFit is “constantly varied, functional movement, performed at a high intensity”. All I know is that my Uncle, in his 60s, does CrossFit and can easily kick my ass. Though I guess before he did CrossFit he could still kick my ass… Anyway, it’s great to see Church Street filling its empty storefronts particularly with a great spot like this.

Ed. Note: I’ll Have Limited Internet Access This Week

By Prince Of Petworth

I apologize if any comments get stuck in holding (try not to use curse words this week!).  I’ll be sure to get to them as soon as possible.  I also apologize if I’m not able to reply to your emails right away but please keep your tips/photos coming.

Also, entries for the coolest pet in PoPville contest have been closed.  No more entries will be accepted at this time but it’s an annual contest so you can always enter next year…  Thanks to all who’ve entered (132)!

Mid City Caffe Has Soft Opening and Will Open With Regular Hours in approximately a Week and a Half

By Prince Of Petworth

Ever since we learned of Mid City Caffe’s imminent opening (above Miss Pixie’s at 1626 14th Street, NW) folks have been super excited. The opening date has been pushed back a few times but for this weekend’s Mid City Dog Days Sale, the spot had an unpublicized soft opening. There are still some finishing touches that will be implemented so they didn’t want me to take photos just yet. However, given the fact that I receive weekly emails about this spot, I begged them to let me take one photo (see above). I have to say it really is a sweet space. Its got an old school, sorta 1950s, feel to it. There is a counter to order and two open spaces to sit, with Wifi of course. It seats around 40 though eventually they hope to have some outdoor tables on the front sidewalk.

I spoke to a friend who happened to be passing by and she was super excited about the opening, hoping that this space will fill the loss of Sparky’s and 14U coffee shops. I think most folks are going to be pretty happy. It has a very unique comfortable vibe going on. I’ll be sure to announce the opening date when it firms up and becomes official.

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Tree Box Memorial Marker in Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

A friend of mine had been telling me about a “grave marker” in Mt. Pleasant for a couple of weeks but I was finally able to check it out on Sunday. It is located on the 1700 block of Kilbourne Street, NW. I was able to speak to some neighbors who said that it was just a memorial. It is very small and very easy to walk by without noticing it. I think it is a touching tribute, though definitely the first memorial like this I’ve ever seen on a residential street.

Car Crash and Chase in Columbia Heights Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m hearing that a car crashed at the corner of 13th and Euclid Streets, NW Saturday night around 8-10pm. Apparently the guy who crashed the car fled the scene and a helicopter was deployed in the search. The damage seems to be limited to a broken fence/wall and a light post that was knocked over. It must have been quite the scene though because when I was walking up 13th Street Sunday afternoon I heard two separate groups of people talking about it. So if you heard a lot sirens and saw the helicopter spotlight this was likely the cause. If anyone got a picture of the crash please send my way and I’ll update this post.

Uh-Oh: Le Droit Park, Petworth Locations Among Possible Post Office Closings

By Prince Of Petworth

Tons of readers wrote in on Friday about the possible Post Office closings in DC (photo above of Le Droit Park). We spoke of the Petworth post office back in March. The news of the potential closings were first reported in the Post’s Federal Eye blog. They wrote:

“The Postal Service has marked 677 post offices nationwide for possible closure or consolidation, according to a document given today to a House subcommittee holding a hearing on the future of American mail delivery. Among them are 10 post offices in the District and three in the Maryland suburbs of Hyattsville, Rockville and Silver Spring.”

Well, I for one think this is horrible. I use the post office from time to time to mail out t-shirts so it’s really convenient for me to have one in my neighborhood. But then again, I don’t really use the post office that frequently. So what do you guys think – should most neighborhoods in DC have their own post offices? Or have post offices really become a thing of the past?

Lawn Decorations of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

These are from First Street, NW in Bloomingdale. A friend of mine thought they may have been installed for the First on 1st Art Walk. Anyone check that out by the way? I can’t wait to check out their next one.

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