Reader winner from 20 Something:
“Looks like the city is getting desperate to find jobs for the Summer Youth Employment Program.”
PoP selection from Anon 11:41am:
“Dumpster Diving: Lifeguard off duty. Dive at your own risk.”
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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“Dear PoP,
I came across this walking stick outside of our McLean Gardens apartment, just at an entrance to a little nook of Rock Creek Park. These two carvings were on either side–I wondered if you had any idea of the story behind it, or if your readers might. (The carved text reads “Uncle Dan’s #24 / Use It Then Leave It”)”
Wow, that’s awesome. Anyone know the story behind this?
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I spoke with some of the construction workers now fixing up the Petworth Eyesore, at the corner of Upshur and New Hampshire, and it seems like the new owner who bought the place in January is gonna fix it up better.
First, they’re gonna align the top addition correctly, by moving back the walls which are now hanging over the brick. Then they’re gonna add brick to the 3rd floor popup, making the whole house brick, a welcomed change from the ugly vinyl of most popups.
They’ve also cleaned out the trash behind the house and are taking out some of the more poorly planned interior work. Sadly, the barbed wire still encircles the house.
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Som Records kicking it up a notch.
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Normally I like graffiti like this. But I’m gonna call this a tragedy. This mural used to be one of the coolest in DC. It’s located across the parking lot, on 11th Street, from the one we looked at called Endless Bummer. Truly a sad day. Before the mural was cut in half it should’ve been granted historic landmark status or something like that.
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I dug this spot from Chinatown.
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While it’s a little bit obscured by the tree I think you can get the flavor of it. Amazing brickwork and cool window.
In Lieu of “Coming and Going” Please Accept a Carriage House and a Question I’ve Been Meaning to Ask
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Typing at a computer all day and night, my neck is killing me. Last weekend I walked past Lunar Massage at 1101 5th Street, NW. They say 20 minutes for $26. Is that a good deal?
And here’s the carriage house folks have been mentioning when talking about the “pink house” at the corner of 4th (or is it 5th?) and M Streets, NW. Absolutely awesome!
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I love the fact that our city has an Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center.
From an email:
“DC based indie rockers Sweet Interference will be playing at DC 9 (1940 9th Street, NW) this Thursday, July 9th. Attendees can expect an evening full of unique music styling at one of the city’s great live music venues. Sweet Interference released their sophomore album in February and is working on music for their third. The set will include many new songs mixed in with fan favorites. They will be joined by B-Film Extras (DC) and Gills and Wings (Richmond). 21+/9pm/$8″
Mock DC Mayoral Campaign – Vote Batwoman
“Dear PoP,
I just wanted to give you a heads up on a cool event that’s taking place this week in DC. NOI is hosting an organizing “Bootcamp” where participants are running a mock DC mayoral campaign with superhero candidates. I was wondering if you could mention my team’s campaign, Batwoman for DC Mayor. If elected, Batwoman would be the first openly lesbian mayor of DC. She’s running on a platform of equality for all residents of DC– gay or straight, black or white, educated or uneducated.
You can check out her website here: http://www.batwomanfordc.com/. The online vote will take place this Friday, July 10th.”
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I love this building located near the Capitol. (more…)