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Mon. Afternoon Rental Option (Owner Request)

Published February 15, 2010 at 3:00PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 5:36PM

This studio is located in the 4200 block of 4th Street, NW:

“Get ready to live in a bright studio basement with a separate entrance, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, bathroom and washer & dryer. If you are into gardening you can also have space in the backyard to plant some herbs and vegetables. Street parking is available. You can have access to a garage parking for an additonal fee. You will pay 1/3 of the utilities which averages to about $50-$80, including gas, electric, water and wireless internet. Cable is also available at an additional cost.

It is located 15 minutes from the Georgia/Petworth Metro Station on the green line, near the new Yes Market on Taylor Street, and is on several bus routes including 60, 64, 70 & H8.

Looking for someone clean and responsible. Sorry, no pets or smoking.

Move-in date March 1st. Initial 3-month trial period, then one-year lease. One month deposit.”

Does $800 sound reasonable?

Will These Be Necessary in the Spring? How Will You Pass Your 4th Snow Day?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2010 at 9:10PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 2:58PM

“Dear PoP,

This picture was taken after the lighter snow fall from 2 weeks ago…this is on either 7th or 8th street NE of Grant Circle. I just wanted to ask what’s up with that?”

I’ve seen this boat once before, can’t remember if I wrote about it, but def. think it is awesome. Incidentally on twitter someone asked what’s going to happen when all the snow melts? Anyone know if we are in store for some serious flooding?

Besides the snow, how did your block/neighborhood survive the wind? Many trees down?

I’m posting this a bit early so I can hit the neighborhood bars but it is expected that the Federal Government remains closed as do above ground metrorail stations.

If you have burned out on snowball fights, what are you going to do to pass the day? I have to say I finally saw the movie Zombieland and thought it was fantastic. I dare say a perfect snow day film.

#snowsanity

Neighborhood News Still Exists – CVS Rising

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2010 at 9:07PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 2:56PM

Well there obviously hasn’t been too much progress this last week but I thought it was cool to see the structure of the new CVS at Georgia and New Hampshire Ave., NW starting to take shape.

Snowy Tree at Grant Circle and How High Will the Snow Go?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2010 at 3:30PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 2:43PM

Thanks to a reader for sending, I hope it doesn’t lose any more limbs. I’m getting very worried with all this wind.

And how high will it go? Everyone all set on food and booze?

Please check on your elderly neighbors to make sure they are ok.

Let’s take new bets on when people will have to go back to work, particularly as rumors of another storm for Monday are circulating…

This is what I’m Terrified of…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2010 at 2:22PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 2:36PM

Photos from @DDOTDC

They got this photo from Allison St NW. ~~Not sure what the cross street is~~ From the 300 BLOCK ALLISON ST NW. They are saying that it took down the power lines.

At least the parking spot is still saved…

#snowsanity

Great Grant Circle Tree Snaps Big Branch

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 9, 2010 at 9:03PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 11:19AM

I’ve learned my lesson and will not call this a tragedy, however it is very sad. By the by a reader asked for the type of tree this is and I’m embarrassed to say I don’t know the variety. Little help?

#snowsanity

Massive Emergency Response Presence Near Grant Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 8, 2010 at 6:55PM | Updated February 2, 2026 at 5:30PM

Thanks for all the tips on this. I just came back from the scene at 6:45pm Monday evening. I’ve never seen this many emergency response vehicles. Dozens of firetrucks, police cars, ambulances and the big black special operations vehicle can be seen around Illinois Ave and Webster with 7th Street, NW closed off.

Word on the street is that a man has barricaded himself inside a home near 7th and Webster Streets, NW. It is not clear if there is a weapon and it is not clear if there are people being held against their will. But given this size response something serious is clearly going on. I’ll update with more info as soon as it becomes available.

UPDATE FROM MAYOR’S OFFICE: 12:50 am – Tues., Feb. 9

“MPD has informed us that the barricade incident on the 4300 block of 7th Street NW has ended without injury. MPD has custody of the person who caused the incident. Grant Circle area streets are being re-opened.”

Fusion Valentine’s Day Dinner Special

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2010 at 2:30PM | Updated February 2, 2026 at 3:43PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user quigley_brown

Fusion located at 4815 Georgia Ave, NW has shared their Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu and special. It is $40 and full menus can be seen after the jump. But I was also curious – what is your favorite restaurant to go to on Valentine’s Day? (more…)

Good Deal or Not? Needs a Little Sweat Equity Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 5, 2010 at 1:00PM | Updated February 2, 2026 at 3:39PM

This home is located at 6 Grant Circle, NW:

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The flier says:

“Owner started renovating but lost energy – his loss is your gain. AC installed, kitchen and baths updated, basement studded out for in law suite – Owner has saved the beautiful woodwork that set this home apart. Elegant home on Grant Circle is just a little sweat equity away – All the hard work is done – now just waiting for your touches.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

I am a bit biased but I love the location. I would however be a bit daunted at the remaining work that needs to be completed. How much do you think it will cost to finish up all the work? Given that does $369,950 sound reasonable?

Support Your Local Flower Shops – Petals for the People and Mother Virginia

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2010 at 11:20PM | Updated February 2, 2026 at 2:06PM

Photo by Sam von Pollaro

I received word on two great Flower shops. First is from lead singer of the great band, Junior League Band, Lissy Rosemont. She writes:

“I am the lead singer in the Junior League Band by night, and a florist for the Petworth based “Petals for the People” by day, a flower subscription service. I wanted to let your readers know about some of our upcoming events (including free flower giveaways) that Petals for the People is sponsoring to promote our service.

The idea is that with our service folks can have beautiful, creative flowers in their life on a regular basis for a low cost and without a lot of hassle (we have pickup spots for metro commuters as well as delivery services). One of the perks that sets PFTP apart is that Sarah von Pollaro, the founding florist, posts a weekly video blog that shows you how to arrange that specific week’s flowers. So, if you’d like, you can learn flower arranging along the way! Each bundle includes enough flowers to make up to 3 or 4 arrangements for your apartment, office or home.

It’s an easy way to have beautiful, creative flowers in your life on a regular basis.

Treat yourself! Or the loved ones in your life.

Petals for the People bundle subscriptions are the alternative to your average Valentine’s Day roses (which are sold at highly inflated prices) and in general a great gift for the loved ones in your life.

To show you what we mean, we will have roving Petal Patrols giving away flowers at locations throughout the DC metro area this coming weekend (see below for the schedule). We’re also hosting a hands-on Flower Arranging Workshop on February 13th for folks who want to make their own flower arrangements for, or with, their Valentine! At the workshop, which costs $55 per participant, you get enough flowers to make two beautiful arrangements to treat yourself or your loved ones! If you want more flowers in your life, then come and visit us at petalsforthepeople.com

Flower Arranging Workshop on Feb 13th details at www.petalsforthepeople.com/event

Petal Patrols giving away free flowers:

* City Vista (5th St NW between K and L) – Friday, Feb 5th: 5:30-6:30p
* Arlington (Farmers Market in Courthouse) – Saturday, Feb 6th: 10:30-11:15a
* Arlington (Market Commons in Clarendon) – Saturday, Feb 6th: 11:15a-12p
* Capitol Hill (Eastern Market) – Saturday, Feb 6th: 12:30-1:30p
* Bethesda (Woodmont St) – Saturday, Feb 6th: 2-3p
* Dupont Circle (Farmers Market) – Sunday, Feb 7th: 10:30-11:30a”

Second is from a reader:

“Dear PoP,

I hosted a baby shower this past weekend and needed to buy a floral center piece. I had driven by it the previous weekend, so I decided to patronize the Petworth business, Mother Virgnia, as opposed to order something from downtown or online. They’re at the corner of Georgia Ave and Allison. I have to say, they were fantastic!! When I went in last Wednesday, Bob and Ricardo gave me tons of cute options for the vase and the flowers they picked out were gorgeous! They seemed to have a great selection and great prices. Lots of Valentine’s day vases too. And, when I picked up my arrangment and balloons on Saturday, they even opened an hour early to accommodate my schedule. Needless to say, I’ll definitely go back!”