Trinidad

“Bravo Zulu to this cyclist who took the time to remove an obstacle that untold numbers of others passed off as someone else’s problem to fix.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

“Dear PoPville,

Location: Trinidad

Not all heroes wear capes. I was walking with a friend crossing Florida to northbound Staples St NE at approximately 2 PM on Saturday 18 April 2026. My friend and I looked west-northwest on the south side of Florida Ave, and approximately in front of 1322 Florida Ave NE, we saw someone moving a Lime bike. It was perpendicular to the eastbound bike lane, completely blocking the path. This good samaritan was removing it from the bike lane and putting it on the sidewalk, parallel to the path of travel and out of the way.

I am raising awareness about two things: (more…)

“Montello Market is OPEN in Trinidad”!

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 1613 Montello Avenue, NE

Thanks to DBL for passing on the update about Montello Market (in the former Jabbo’s Compack Market space):

“Passing on the news that Montello Market is open as of December 3rd, 2025. According to the clerk on duty, Temesgen,their current hours are:

Monday – Sunday from 8am to 8pm. They may decide to stay open longer based on neighborhood demand. (more…)

“Montello Market coming to Trinidad” in the former Compack Market space. Peek inside!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1613 Montello Avenue, NE

Thanks to DBL for sending:

“Some retail news from Trinidad, Montello Market is making steady progress towards opening in the former Jabbo’s Compack Market space at 1613 Montello Avenue NE (Closed Late Summer 2025)

The building facade is now yellow and they retained the two Christopher Lynch murals and original Jabbo’s signage along Holbrook Terrace NW.

A gentleman inside said they were aiming to be open by December 1st, 2025 at the latest, likely sooner though.”

More photos and a peek inside: (more…)

“Any Plans for the Abandoned Luncheonette at Union Market?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Sending in a question regarding this abandoned luncheonette in the Union Market parking lot (Hall and Oates album reference intended). It’s been here for as long as I can remember and I’m curious what it was or if there are any plans to repurpose it?

Sincerely,

A Union Market resident and Hall and Oates super fan”

I’m guessing, well, anyone hear anything?

Oh if I told you (more…)

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