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“So I was in a stand-off, not sure how this would end”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was running on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail near the aquatic gardens early this morning when I spotted a huge turkey sitting in the middle of the trail. Here’s a video I captured while still in the “what a lovely bird” mindset.

But it just kept walking towards me, so I decided I’d better be on my way and turned to run in the other direction. But it followed me–chased is the better word. And when I realized, looking panicked over my shoulder, that it was closing in on me like a velociraptor road runner, I saw that I definitely could not out-run a turkey and probably shouldn’t try to. So I stopped and yelled “I’m a vegetarian!”, (more…)

“National Park Service seeks public comments on plan to enhance the experience at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by slightlyworn

From the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service (NPS) in cooperation with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, invites public review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Assessment of Effect for improvements to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. To better meet the needs of current and future visitors, we’ve proposed several changes to the park’s general management plan–the plan that guides park management decisions. You’re invited to submit your feedback from Nov. 18 through Dec. 30.

Since 1971, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts has provided opportunities to experience live performances, learn about music and theater, and explore nature. The proposed improvements would improve the visitor experience while continuing to preserve the history, landscape and resources of the only national park established as a performing arts venue. This EA would amend the Park’s 1997 General Management Plan.

The amendment to the general management plan would allow the park to: (more…)

“Any news on what’s happening?”

By Prince Of Petworth


17th and R Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Redevelopment of the former Cobalt and Townhouse Tavern building seems to have stopped months ago. Marwick Associates’ website still lists the property as a project for residential redevelopment, but there is no visible activity.”

and

“Any idea what’s going to happen to the abandoned building on the corner of 17th and R NW? Right across from Dupont Italian Kitchen, I’ve been seeing construction workers there and scaffolding, but can’t tell if any progress is being made & what towards.

“Launch of the Uptown Craft District Sunday – A celebration of DC’s newest destination for craft beer, cider & spirits”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m loving the fact that I now live right in the center of a craft district, so I wanted to do my small part in promoting these amazing businesses in the Manor Park/Brightwood neighborhoods. See the event details below. I hope they get a huge turn out, and I hope beer, cider, and spirit hopping in our neighborhood becomes a thing!” (more…)

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