Author: Prince Of Petworth

MiShi Sushi and Izakaya Pop-Up Launches Today at BirdSong in Chevy Chase

By Prince Of Petworth

5507 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Elisa Haddid

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Aaron Gordon, behind Little Beast and Red Light, along with Chef Mike Kang, will launch MiShi, a new Japanese sushi and izakaya pop-up inside BirdSong Thai, at 5507 Connecticut Avenue NW, beginning Thursday, September 17th.

The launch also marks the introduction of lunch service at BirdSong, previously open only for dinner. Guests will be able to order from both MiShi’s Japanese menu from Chef Michael Kang and BirdSong’s Thai menu from Chef Kiti Ma—“two distinct kitchens, one table.”

Kang is a longtime fixture in Washington’s restaurant scene whose résumé includes The Oval Room, Ardeo/Bardeo, Oyamel and Nobu, as well as The Aviary in Chicago. At MiShi, (more…)

“Petworth Resident Loses Home To Fire” Fundraiser Launched for the Troxler Family

By Prince Of Petworth

4600 block 9th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for passing on the GoFundMe to:

“Support the Troxler Family as they recover from a fire

For more than three decades, Sylvester Troxler Sr. has been a vital presence in his Petworth neighborhood, extending a warm welcome to family, friends and neighbors with a spirit of generosity that is increasingly rare. In a city frequently burdened by political and personal stress, Mr. Troxler and his beloved late wife, Kathleen Troxler, consistently offered a sense of calm, kindness and steadfastness. It was not uncommon to see Mr. Troxler tending to his garden or mowing his lawn, and often those of his neighbors, without seeking anything in return. He consistently demonstrates a friendly demeanor, always ready to offer an encouraging word or lend an ear to the neighborhood children as they discuss their sports activities.

On Monday, August 3, Mr. Troxler, his son and granddaughter, experienced a profound loss when their house was engulfed in flames. (more…)

“These are dark times, everything feels urgent, and we’re exhausted but we just cannot let them do this.” Rally at the Kennedy Center Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Olaf Zerbock

“Dear PoPville,

We are watching as Donald Trump destroys the most treasured and historic parts of our city. We couldn’t stop the destruction of the East Wing but we have to stop them from destroying the Kennedy Center. Imagine driving in from VA to DC and seeing a big hole where it used to be. Imagine never seeing the beautiful chandeliers in the opera house again or never being able to show them to your child for the first time. The Kennedy Center doesn’t just bring us the best of the arts, it brings our community together with an emphasis on free and accessible events. These are dark times, everything feels urgent, and we’re exhausted but we just cannot let them do this. Hands around the Kennedy Center is Friday 6:30-8:00pm. (more…)

“we need an explanation for what appears to be a serious failure of coordination among the District and its utility providers.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader forwards on this letter sent to DC Water and other agencies:

“I am writing on behalf of residents of the 1600 block of Longfellow Street NW, because we need an explanation for what appears to be a serious failure of coordination among the District and its utility providers.

Less than four weeks ago, on Friday, August 21, our street was finally stripped and repaved following a more than two-month-long lead pipe replacement project. This was particularly frustrating because this exact same block had already been stripped and repaved earlier this spring, in March/April 2026, despite no apparent utility work having been performed at that time.

Now, (more…)

EXCLUSIVE Breaking Chicken news: Little Engine opening a 2nd location in the former Pupatella space on 18th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

18th and S Street, NW previously home to Rosemarys Thyme (for the old school)

On Tuesday we noted that there was ‘Action at the old Pupatella space on 18th Street.’

And now we know what that action was about! Thanks to a tipster for sending: “I was told by Little Engine in Cap Hill that they’re the ones moving in to the old Pupatella space in Dupont!”

And indeed the owner of Little Engine has confirmed to me that they have leased the space!!

Rob tells me: (more…)

“Helicopter Circling Park View?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Getting reports starting around 9:15am this morning (Thursday): “Wondering if anyone knows why a park police chopper has been circling Park View this morning…”

Another reader reports around Warder and Irving seeing a large number of FBI, US Marshalls and Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) officers.

Has anyone heard any other details?

More photos and Video: (more…)

Archeological Finds Vol. 124 – Office NEW Washington Sun – “The Washington Sun was a weekly newspaper that started in the mid 1960s”

By Prince Of Petworth

Archeological Finds is made possible by the Friends of the Antonio Meucci Society. Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!

Thanks to Rozi for sharing this timely awesomeness:

“This caught my eye on my walk this morning. It’s a basement door on the side of an apartment building on Kennedy Street (or Kenndy St, as the sign says). I did a little sleuthing and found that The Washington Sun was a weekly newspaper that started in the mid 1960s. The publisher lived in Brightwood, so (more…)

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