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“Update on Apple the Yorkie – Dog Cruelty Victim – doing fantastic.”

Published February 9, 2026 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Apple the Yorkie whose story was shared last Monday is doing fantastic. In just one week, she has blossomed from matted, starving, and unsure into the most confident, bright, and loving dog you’ll ever meet. She wants to be held and snuggled 24/7 (and isn’t shy about vocalizing this desire), she LOVES playing with stuffies (pink sparkly Lamb Chop is her favorite), and she recently discovered that belly rubs are bliss. (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Resident Parking Only

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 8:55AM

Thanks to Helen for sending from Williamsburg, VA!

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.

Sad Signs of the Times cont. “honoring the lives lost to ICE.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2026 at 1:15PM

1300 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Analya for sending from the Jenni Bick stationary store in Dupont Circle: (more…)

#signs of the times

Today* in Corgis** Around Town – Snow Cleanup edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2026 at 9:15AM

Thanks to Jeff for sending this great shot from Sherman Circle in Petworth.

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

Signs of the Times

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 4, 2026 at 8:25AM

“Our NEIGHBORS Aren’t Safe From ICE”

Thanks to John for sending: “Unintended messaging in Adams Morgan.”

#signs of the times

Please Enjoy Some Beautiful Frozen Snow and Ice Photos. And one psychopath running shirtless

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 3, 2026 at 3:30PM

photo by angela n.

Beauty abounds, beauty abounds. More beauty below: (more…)

#snowcreteville

Props to Popeyes

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 3, 2026 at 9:55AM | Updated February 3, 2026 at 10:33AM

4309 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Love That Sidewalk From Popeyes.

Ed. Note: Feel free to shout out others here who deserve praise, or others for their SIDEWALKS of SHAME…

And this time it’s not simply for their delicious mouthwatering chicken at a reasonable price. Thanks to Matt for sending their magnificent snow cleanup – unlike their disgraceful neighbor 7-E. In a world of sidewalks of shame, let’s recognize the righteous – well done Popeyes, well done indeed. (more…)