Bloomingdale

“Boundary Stone in Bloomingdale will host their annual fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Sunday, March 11th at 3pm.”

By Prince Of Petworth


There’s an unruly mop of hair under this lid

And of course I’ll be shaving my head too – so if you’d like to join our fight against childhood cancers – please consider donating what you can here. And of course I’ll be bringing some t-shirts, tote bags and even hats this year to sweeten the deal!


116 Rhode Island Ave, NW

From Boundary Stone:

“Boundary Stone in Bloomingdale will host their annual fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 3pm.

The event will raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s childhood cancer research and local teams and individuals will compete to collect donations before taking their turn in the barber’s chair. (more…)

Today’s Rental has “a bonus living area on the 4th floor”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2001 1st St NW at U Street. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3600 / 4br – 1850ft2 – Townhome Style Row Home

Spacious Bloomingdale property is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome style row home located in the center of the historic district of Bloomingdale at First and U Streets NW. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and opens to the dining and living room areas. The house boasts beautiful hardwood floors throughout and a bonus living area on the 4th floor. This bonus room has a skylight and picture windows that offer stunning views of the surrounding neighborhood and can be used as a studio or a study. The large master bedroom has a private full master bathroom. The 2 bedrooms are located on the 3rd floor and share a full bathroom. The 4th bedroom is located in the basement. In addition, the finished basement offers a separate, private entrance, large seating area, and private bath. The laundry area is located in the basement.

Amenities & Other Information: (more…)

People Driving Poorly Vol. 921 – How? Redux

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by John Cannon

John reported early this morning:

“Not sure what happened here, but there was an SUV on its roof at Flagler & W St. in Bloomingdale last night. Car on the right was damaged and pushed onto the sidewalk.”

“Smoked Meats and Rum Cocktails for ‘Spark at Engine Co 12’ opening this January”

By Prince Of Petworth


1626 North Capitol Street, NW

I’ve been getting tons of messages asking about Old Engine and it occurred to me I never posted the press release I got (I blame the high ABVs on my favorite RAR and Dogfish Head beers) – without further ado:

“The century old firehouse located at 1626 North Capitol Street NW will soon be home to a new restaurant concept along with venue improvements designed for hosting large and small private events. Spark at Engine Co 12 will be a neighborhood cocktail bar and smoke house with a menu of shared platters featuring smoked meats, flavorful composed appetizers, craft cocktails, and a specialty rum menu. Set to open January 2018, the name Spark at Engine Co 12 preserves the legacy of the Firehouse built in 1897 that once served the Bloomingdale community. (more…)

Row House Fire in Bloomingdale, 1 victim in critical condition

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Ron

DCFD reported:

“Working Fire now requested unit block Rhode Island Ave NW. Fire top floor apartment in 3 story row structure. No injuries reported.

Update Working Fire Rhode Island Ave NW. The victim #DCsBravest rescued will be transported in critical condition. Fire has been knocked down. Checking for extension.”


Photo by Mike

The Big Bear Holiday Market is Today from 4 PM – 9 PM in Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 1st Street, NW

From Big Bear:

“The Big Bear Holiday Market is Wednesday December 20th from 4 PM – 9 PM.

We’ve got a fantastic list of vendors lined up this year including several newcomers and returning favorites. There will be everything from locally made vinegar to gifts for the kids and turkish towels for the home.

We’ll also be running a specials menu for the night including a one-night return of BBC’s Famous Fried Chicken Sandwich & Mulled Reid’s Apple Cider a la Jim

——-CONFIRMED VENDORS——- (more…)

Bloomingdale Debates historic designation status

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tyler Nelson

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to bring your attention to a petition some fellow Bloomingdale neighbors and I put together to weigh in on our neighborhood’s debate about historic designation.

The neighborhood has heard some from supporters of the application, but there hasn’t yet been a group representing those who are concerned about the impacts designation will have. We’re worried this application will be voted on before the majority of the neighborhood has a chance to survey the arguments on each side and weigh in..

The petition can be found here.

I’ve outlined my reasons for opposing designation here: (more…)

“it’s now impossible to get a crosswalk light to cross Florida”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Many readers probably know that the cross walk on R st NW and Florida is already not great to begin with — Florida is a busy street and the left turning cars get confused by the diagonal intersection. There’s only one crosswalk instead of two to cross on R, and the pedestrian light only turns to walk if you push the button. If you don’t push the button, the walk sign never comes on, and the green traffic light stays on for only about half the time it would otherwise, so there’s not enough time to cross the street.

About a week ago or so, the crosswalk button got stuck in the “on” position, and now it doesn’t seem to be triggering the walk signal at all. So it’s now impossible to get a crosswalk light to cross Florida. I’ve been running across when the R St traffic light turns green, but only get about halfway across the street by the time it turns yellow.

I wrote to 311 and haven’t heard back. I hope you can bring attention to this dangerous traffic situation!”

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