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“Ukraine Focus, a DC-based nonprofit, Adopts Block in Front of Russian Embassy” in the Boris Nemtsov Plaza

By Prince Of Petworth

2650 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Ukraine Focus, a Washington-based nonprofit that delivers ambulances and lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine, has adopted the city block in front of the Russian embassy, through DC’s Adopt-a-Block program. On Saturday, August 15, volunteers with the organization and the community will pick up trash on the city block in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and celebrate the installation of signs recognizing the adoption by the DC government.”

The full media advisory: (more…)

Check out the action set for State of the Arts Night at the Eaton Hotel Saturday Night!

By Prince Of Petworth

From EU in the U.S.:

“You’re invited to a choose-your-own-adventure night of arts and culture celebrating EU and U.S. collaboration and exchange! Taking over the first two floors of the Eaton DC, State of the Arts Night 2026 offers an evening of synchronized programming and chance to meet the European and American artists from the inaugural Transatlantic Rising Stars Project in honor of America’s 250th, and to experience their history-making works.

These 25 visual, musical, and film-making artists will gather for one night only in Washington, D.C., before traveling home, showcasing what they have created and displayed across the United States.

Experience an immersive installation exploring the stories of 5 award-winning EU film directors, alongside exhibits from Alaska, Minnesota, Wyoming, New Mexico, and North Carolina. Music in a range of genres newly written by EU and Philadelphia artists will be performed in back-to-back sets throughout the evening, and a pop-up gallery will reveal the inaugural art works of the Transatlantic Stars Collection. Guests can also enjoy our European Street Market with live music. (more…)

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers were “shot and killed as they exited an event at the Capital Jewish Museum” last night

By Prince Of Petworth


3rd and F Street, NW

MPD reported 9:18pm Wed. night: “Alert: Shooting investigation in the area of 3rd and F Street NW. Avoid the area. Details to come.”

NBC News reported:

“Two staff members of Israel’s embassy in Washington, D.C., were shot dead outside the district’s Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, officials said.

The suspect shouted “Free, free Palestine” while in police custody and “implied” that he committed the shooting, Washington Police Chief Pamela Smith said. He was identified as Elias Rodriguez, in his early 30s, of Chicago.”

From the Embassy of Israel:

“Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives.

This evening, a terrorist shot and killed them as they exited an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. (more…)

Signs of the Times: “We ❤️ Denmark”

By Prince Of Petworth

A very lovable country indeed. This was nice to see from the Embassy of Denmark in the USA’s IG:

“Embassy staff arrived to find a “We ❤️ Denmark” sign placed in front of the gate, here in Washington, D.C. Most of us couldn’t help but stop, smile and take a picture. It was one of those small, unexpected gestures that instantly lifts your mood. (more…)

“Is this legal?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Over the last month+ I’ve noticed an embassy at Connecticut and Kalorama has regularly engaged a security detail to stop right-of-way traffic on Kalorama allowing a stream of vehicles to exit their private parking garage all heading in separate directions, not a motorcade. Is this legal?”

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