Trinidad

About those “possible delays” from last night’s storm – “I can only imagine the chaos for morning commutes with 5 buses out of action.” Plus a wild report from DCA last night

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m sure you will get lots of pictures of downed trees from last night’s storm. One fell across Montello in Trinidad right at the intersection where Wheatley Education Campus is located and along the routes of the C71 and D36. I guess either the word didn’t get back to drivers fast enough or they tried to get families going to school closer to the school or something, but 4 Metrobuses were pulled over on Montello at Neal with another stopped up at Owen (the previous stop). Later buses were rerouted down WV, but I can only imagine the chaos for morning commutes with 5 buses out of action.”

And a few more photos of downed trees: (more…)

“Tenants at this 10-story building have been without air conditioning and working elevators since early July and face shocking, dangerous housing conditions.” OAG files lawsuit

By Prince Of Petworth

1400 Florida Ave, NE

From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued the owner and manager of Delta Pearl, a large affordable apartment building located at 1400 Florida Ave NE, for extreme neglect at the property that is actively endangering the health and safety of tenants. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found evidence of severe and pervasive housing code violations at the building, which is owned and managed by developer Buwa Binitie through two of his companies.

“The conditions at Delta Pearl are shocking, as has been ownership’s refusal to promptly address them,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “This extreme level of disrepair and neglect, and the health risks it poses to tenants, are unacceptable. We are suing to force Binitie and his companies to make critical safety repairs and to do so immediately.”

“Just two short years ago, I helped cut the ribbon on 1400 Florida Ave NE and welcomed neighbors into a beautiful space that was funded with tens of millions of dollars in tax credits and public financing. What has happened since then defies reason,” said Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker. (more…)

“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…)

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