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Portrait of a Petworthian – Keith

Published February 25, 2007 at 1:20PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:05PM

Name: Keith

Location: 5th and Quincy

Duration: 2 1/2 years

Backstory: moved from Hampton Roads but originally from Detroit. His friend had a house in Petworth and moved to NY. As Keith was moving to the area for a job he encouraged him to move in and take care of the house. Keith loves the neighborhood and is now looking to buy a house of his own. Although, he fears it may be too expensive to buy in DC. Nevertheless he is looking in Petworth and Takoma.

Favorite haunt: He just found Domku yesterday in the Washington Post. Although he gets a lot of information from his friend in NY who still keeps up to date with Petworth as well as Petworth News. Outside of Petworth, Keith really enjoys Bohemian Caverns and Busboys and Poets in the U Street area.

Job: A buyer for a defense contractor

Best part about living in Petworth: The people tend to be very nice and friendly.

Note about the shirt: This is a Manchester United jersey but Keith actually supports their arch rival Arsenal. Your secret is safe with us!

Petworth’s Bravest Pt. 3

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 22, 2007 at 8:21PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:06PM

This is the brand new Seagrave 2006 recently put into commission by the DCFD. These guys have more Petworth Pride than anyone else I have spoken to by far. These are the unsung heroes who reply to call after call without getting recognized. In fact this vehicle was just returning from a call when I got to the station. They have a badass logo on the side captured in this photo. So thanks to Petworth’s Bravest who are always watching our back.

Petworth’s Bravest Pt. 2

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 22, 2007 at 8:17PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:07PM

Notice the ‘Pride of Petworth’ right above the grill.

Petworth’s Bravest Pt. 1

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 22, 2007 at 8:16PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:10PM

Cool Storefront house Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 21, 2007 at 1:19PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:12PM

I’ve always loved this house too. It appears to be an old storefront that is connected to the corner rowhouse. Think of the possibilities.

Welcome to Petworth where Christmas is year round

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 21, 2007 at 1:19PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:13PM

Christmas count, still going strong as of Feb. 21st!

Miami Beach in Petworth?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 21, 2007 at 1:18PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:15PM

I love this house. Very cool colors. It doesn’t matter how cold it is when I pass this house, I always seem to warm up a little, and for some reason the sun always seems to be shining.

It may be stormy outside

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2007 at 11:31PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 5:00PM

But the sun always shines on Petworth!

Portrait of a Petworthian

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2007 at 5:57PM | Updated February 10, 2024 at 5:39PM

I’m happy to announce a new feature on the Prince of Petworth. I will be posting a snapshot of a local Petworth resident every Monday. If you would like to be featured or know someone I should feature please email me at [email protected]

This week I am proud to introduce Will Potter. Will was kind enough to let me interupt his scrabble game at Domku Sunday afternoon.

Job: Freelance reporter

Time in Petworth: Over 2 years.

Moved from: Mt. Pleasant

Current Location: 9th and Longfellow, I’m up north

Favorite hangout in Petworth: Domku or Temperance

Favorite aspect of living in Petworth: It has a great feel. My neighbors always say hi when I am doing yard work or working on my bike.

Petworth’s Champs Elysees

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2007 at 4:52PM | Updated February 10, 2024 at 5:37PM

Petworth’s luxurious wide boulevards are captured here ending in the fantastic tree in Grant Circle.