Author: Prince Of Petworth

If you see a big police/fire presence with street closures this afternoon: “Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Fire and EMS:

“The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.

Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.”

From MPD:

“Traffic Advisory: Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the funeral services for DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long will take place in the District of Columbia. Following the funeral service, a procession will travel through the District and (more…)

In non closing coffee news: Genika Cafe Coming Soon to former eyesore at 9th and O Street, NW!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 9th Street, NW

Ed. Note: For the old heads this is across the street from the old Azi’s Cafe. What’s old is new, what’s new is old and round and round we go…

“GENIKA CAFÉ
Your new favorite coffee spot ☕️
COMING SOON
1400 9th St. NW, Washington D.C.📍”

Thanks to Tony for sending: “Looks like 9th & O is actually becoming something, after many years!” (more…)

Fundraiser: “For the death of Kenny and the recovery of his girlfriend” struck by a trash truck on an e-bike in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for passing on the GoFundMe:

“On February 13th, around 2:06 p.m., my family’s life changed forever. My little brother, Kenny Jimenez Rivera, just 26 years old, suffered a tragic accident in the 4100 block of Kansas Avenue NW, northeast of Washington, D.C., while working with his girlfriend. They were riding an electric bicycle when they were struck by a garbage truck, leaving them critically injured.

Kenny was a very cheerful, playful, fun-loving, vibrant, and kind young man. (more…)

“Vehicles had various out-of-state plates.”

By Prince Of Petworth


13th and Florida Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Sharing for awareness.

Last night at 13th & Florida there were 4–6 unmarked vehicles with red and blue flashing lights on the bottom of their cars(one with a Carvana license plate frame) pulling over multiple cars in the same spot. (more…)

“A woman crashed on an electric bike around 8:10ish last night and was lying unconscious in the middle of the road”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

A woman crashed on an electric bike around 8:10ish last night (Thursday) and was lying unconscious in the middle of the road in Cleveland Park on Porter St NW towards the bottom of the hill. The two gentleman who found her called 911 and when I arrived I helped them to move her out of the middle of the road per the 911 operator’s instructions. She was unconscious, but (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Dove Down

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to George for sending:

“My girlfriend and I watched this contented Cooper’s hawk eat a mourning dove at 4th and G Streets NE. It might been an omen now that I think about it…”

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

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photo by ET

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If you see folks running around in their underwear – Cupid’s Undie Run is this Saturday at the Wharf

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Miki Jourdan

Ed. Note: Cupid’s Undie Run is a fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

From an email:

“On Saturday, February 21st – hundreds of Washingtonians will brave the cold in just their undies for this years Cupid’s Undie Run DC 2026, the nation’s largest pantless party and mileish run for charity. (more…)

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