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Republic Restoratives: “Censored. Silenced. Not backing down.”

Published January 15, 2025 at 11:15AM

Thanks to shakenbayke for passing on from Republic Restoratives this morning:

“Censored. Silenced. Not backing down.

Meta removed one of our posts highlighting over $100,000 raised for organizations fighting for reproductive rights, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ equality. They claim it goes against “Community Standards,” but let’s be real—this is censorship in a world where platforms are bending over backwards to appease the incoming Trump administration.

They want us to sit down, shut up, and play by their rules. We say: No. (more…)

“Penzeys spices sending Resist boxes of spices to some DC area homes”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2025 at 12:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

Got a big box of spices in the mail this evening, looks like Penzey’s has been sending these to a number of folks in DC to give away. (more…)

“Statement from Mayor Bowser on Meeting with President Trump”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 31, 2024 at 10:30AM

photo by Ted Eytan

From the Mayor’s Office (Monday):

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser met with President Donald Trump. Following the meeting, the Mayor shared the following statement:

“Today, President Trump and I had a great meeting to discuss our shared priorities for the President’s second term. President Trump and I both want Washington, DC to be the best, most beautiful city in the world and we want the capital city to reflect the strength of our nation. (more…)

“This image was not created, funded, or authorized by the DC government”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 30, 2024 at 2:30PM

photo by vicequeenmaria

Maria shared and wondered “Curious to know who’s behind the ad”

DDOT replied on another another query about a similar poster: “This image was not created, funded, or authorized by the DC government, and our team has already removed the image. (more…)

#signs of the times

“please buy your nearest DOJ friend a* beer”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 14, 2024 at 1:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

Someone from DOJ was checking out next to me at Samber Market tonight (in Mount Pleasant.) (For legal purposes this is a joke but for real please buy your nearest DOJ friend a* beer)

*10”

“Freedom Plaza’s Trump Tiki Torch “Memorial” Vandalized”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 31, 2024 at 1:30PM

Thanks to Mike for sending photos of the damage on Tuesday:

KG sends an update yesterday: (more…)

Continuing Coverage of the Q Street Barbies Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 18, 2024 at 1:30PM

Thanks to Jessica for sending the latest from the Barbie pond in Logan Circle. If you can zoom in on the little signs it’s worth it: (more…)

#q street barbies

“New Mural on Virginia Ave!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 26, 2024 at 1:45PM

Thanks to Julie for sending from Virginia Ave / I Street / Rock Creek Parkway. (more…)

Happy Friday – Response to “Swampoodle is an example of “an overtly child-hostile culture” in DC.” – I think I’ll start drinking now

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 16, 2024 at 1:15PM

Thanks to those who passed on from Friends of NoMa Dogs and swampoodledogpark:

“FOND’s response to reports of references to Swampoodle in the forthcoming book from Project 2025 lead Kevin Roberts, who says that Swampoodle is an example of “an overtly child-hostile culture” in DC.”

Check out the full statement PDF here and from IG below: (more…)

#this town

About all that Security around Virginia Ave, Rock Creek Parkway and the Watergate Hotel – “Dignitary Visit” (Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu coming)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 22, 2024 at 1:15PM | Updated July 22, 2024 at 6:28PM

photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

Last night, I noticed tall fencing being put up along Rock Creek Parkway by the Kennedy Center and along Virginia Avenue near the Watergate. I drove past today on 66E, which was gridlocked because RCP was closed and barricaded by dumpster trucks and cops. Any idea what’s going on?”

Another reader writes:

“Why is there inauguration-level fencing around the Watergate? Is Netanyahu staying there or something?”

From MPD: (more…)

#PSA