Author: Prince Of Petworth

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Fritz Myer

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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“Perch Supper Club Relaunches in Support of Children’s National”

By Prince Of Petworth

Fri, March 20th, 7 pm
Children’s National
7144 13th pl NW

Tickets here.

From an email:

“Perch Supper Club is a Washington, DC–based dining experience from Chef Sam Molavi and Spencer Launer, created out of a shared love of bringing people together over exceptional food, thoughtful wine, and meaningful community. With each gathering, Perch aims to pair hospitality with purpose — supporting causes close to our hearts.

We couldn’t imagine a more meaningful way to relaunch Perch than in support of Children’s National.

February 25 marks one year since Spencer and Alison’s daughter, Leni, underwent open-heart surgery. Born with a ventricular septal defect (VSD), Leni’s arrival brought immense joy, followed by months of uncertainty.

Reflecting on that year and the care that carried their family through it, Spencer and Alison shared: (more…)

Anyone Know What’s Going On at the Hotel Harrington? Renovations Starting or Squatters?

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and E Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

So we all know the Hotel Harrington has been closed for some time, but today I walked by and noticed some lamps on in the rooms above the former lobby. And then I noticed someone vacuuming and cleaning one of the spaces. Any idea what is going on there? The rest of the building is definitely abandoned and cleaned out, so it was perplexing.

There was definitely someone there again today…

I saw a woman who opened the window and threw birdseed or something out onto the roof. I’m hoping it’s a legit situation though the person is definitely not hiding the fact that she’s there.

Looking forward to hearing anything. It’s such a great location and I’m curious when it will be snapped up. I have this dream of winning the lottery and turning it into a shiny new version of itself.”

BREAKING: NPS “projecting cherry blossom Peak Bloom to arrive between March 29 – April 1 this year.” WMATA Says Its Ready and “Special edition cherry blossom Smart Trip cards will also be available starting March 20.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Dave Lyons

BIG news from the National Park Service:

“We’re projecting cherry blossom Peak Bloom to arrive between March 29 – April 1 this year.
Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in Peak Bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958). 🌸🌸🌸

Peak Bloom is defined as the period of time when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms -the most common variety- are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white & pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin.”

WMATA reports: (more…)

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