What the Helen of Troy is This

District E “nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events” posts liquor license placard in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth


701 7th Street, NW

District E’s website says:

“A state-of-the-art, destination gaming studio and hospitality space to house an esports competition venue, esports practice & streaming facility and a food & beverage experience

Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced its plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” a premier, nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events – along with pre- and post-event activations for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games or events. (more…)

“PSA: These vehicular death traps have been installed on every block of 9th Street NW between H and E Streets NW.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I knew they had been installed, but others didn’t because twice today, cars almost slammed into my driver’s side, trying to get over at the last second and avoid running into these.

Why on earth would DDOT install these pedestrian corrals(?) in the middle of a lane on a busy thoroughfare like 9th Street?”

Steeb sums it up succinctly: (more…)

What the helen of troy is making this loud squeaky sound? Broken A/C unit?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Dupont off 17th street and for WEEKS there has been an unidentifiable loud squeaking noise [video/sound of noise after jump] (like a metal fan in need of wd-40 or a squeaky wheel on a shopping cart) somehow nothing has been done about it and I am unable to discern what direction it is coming from so I’m unable to find whoever or whatever is responsible. (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Bats or Chimney Swifts? Survey Says – Chimney Swifts!

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: We’ve previously had sightings/debates here and here, also in Edgewood.

Last night Rebecca asked around 7:30pm: “huge swarm of bats nearby Edgewood Rec Center?!?”

Rebecca later followed up: “CHIMNEY SWIFTS! I asked an expert bird friend. They did, in fact, all dive into that chimney together!”

Vera Marie replied: “My friends thought these were birds; coworkers thinks bats. This was around dusk at the neighboring rooftop a few weeks ago” (more…)

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