quality of life

“Save the Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle!”

By Prince Of Petworth

The following was written by Rebecca Miller, Executive Director, DC Preservation League 
and member of the Coalition to Save the Trestle!

Washington, DC, has an unparalleled opportunity to hit the Trifecta — save an iconic structure from demolition, create a badly-needed walking and bicycling connection on the west side of Georgetown, and provide a much needed alternative to one of the most dangerous and unpleasant sidewalks in the city.

This opportunity is the rehabilitation of the Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle, a vestige from the days when trolleys transported Washingtonians across the city, and on this particular line, through the Palisades to the famous amusement park in Glen Echo, Maryland. The trolley no longer runs, but the Trestle is hanging on—by a political thread. This is the moment to save it. (more…)

“Broken Water Fountain Near Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I regularly run and bike through Rock Creek Park. The water fountain next to the restrooms there has not fully worked for years. Only the section where you can fill up a water bottle does. Whenever I’m stopped there, I see people try the water fountain to no avail. I emailed NPS years ago and again this year. (more…)

“Speakers in Kalorama Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Shoutout to the dude who took it upon himself to bring two giant speakers to Kalorama park and play jazz music at volume 100 despite the objections of multiple park-goers. When I went up to him, twice, to ask him to be respectful of everyone else in the park who is just trying to enjoy a nice evening, he responded (more…)

More Throne Bathrooms Spotted around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Alexandra for sending above from Columbia Heights:

“Spotted this in Columbia Heights this morning. Will be interesting to see what happens on Saturday during the markets as it’s directly where at least two vendors set up.”

And thanks to Ingrid for sending belwo from Penn Quarter: (more…)

Behold the Throne bathroom in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth


227 Harry Thomas Way, NE via NoMa BID

NoMa BID writes: “Check out the newest addition to Alethia Tanner Park: a Throne bathroom! NoMa is one of the first locations in DC to get a Throne restroom and offer the public free access through the District’s recently launched pilot program. We hope this addition makes it easier when you’re on-the-go and you gotta go!”

And a look inside: (more…)

In Happier Parks News: “Washington, DC, Defends Title as Nation’s Best Big City Park System”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jeanette.Cook

From a press release:

“Trust for Public Land announced today Washington, DC, was rated the nation’s best big-city park system by the 2024 ParkScore® index. Minneapolis, Minnesota, climbed into second, Saint Paul placed third, Irvine, California, finished fourth, and Arlington, VA retained its fifth-place position. The ParkScore index evaluates park systems in the 100 largest U.S. cities. 

2024 is the fourth consecutive year that Washington earned the ParkScore crown and Arlington finished among the top five. (more…)

“It’s That Time of Year Again!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

It’s that dreaded time of year again where the temperatures are rising but the heat is still mandated to be available in buildings per DC code until May 15th. This results in indoor temperatures nearing or exceeding 80 degrees with no air conditioning available (in buildings where tenants do not control the thermostat in this way).

Last year I started a petition to encourage the Council to revisit these regulations in light of climate change causing higher temperatures earlier in the year. (more…)

“A Trash Conundrum”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

TL;DR Any recommendations for who to contact about someone taking out the trash from around 6 to 6:30 am?

And the “too long” part:

I live in Mt Pleasant (Ward 1) in an apartment building that backs up to a private parking lot for row houses. The row houses have formed an association that pays one of their members to take out the individual trash bins for all of the residents– my guess is somewhere in the range of 20-30 bins. (more…)

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