Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by John Sonderman

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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wildlife

Props to City Wildlife – “quick to respond and able to secure the duck family, after a brief chase up and down Maryland Ave NE”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The Maryland Condominium wanted to give a shoutout to City Wildlife’s April Linton and Autumn Autumn Klinge for their help in safely securing a nesting duck and her family.

About a month ago, we discovered a mallard had laid her eggs in one of our rooftop’s gardens. Upon discovery, we were recommended to CW, who IMMEDIATELY came over and built an enclosure around the nest. One month later, and just in time for Mother’s Day, the babies hatched. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for August 26, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

718 Park Rd NW #2
718 Park Rd NW #2

This Park View condo comes with a 3.25% mortgage you can take over: 718 Park Rd NW #2

  • Assumable 3.25% VA loan

  • Two bedrooms under $400K

  • Redesigned kitchen, white-oak floors

  • Just $281/month condo fee

  • 97 Walk Score, two Metros nearby

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4BR/3BA (plus three half baths) Colonial on 0.63 exceptionally private, manicured acres in Spring Valley, completely reinvented in 2011 with a 16-foot-ceiling living room and terraced gardens—all for $10M.

  • “You’ll fall in love with this luxurious Jr. 1 bedroom with breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy coffee or a book on your private balcony or mingle with the neighbors on the terrace below.”

  • “Welcome to Le Parc Luxury Residences, a boutique condominium in an exceptional Cathedral Heights/Cleveland Park location. This striking one-bedroom residence has been thoughtfully designed for both comfort and everyday livability, with floor-to-ceiling double-pane Pella windows in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom that fill the home with natural light and showcase sweeping city views.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in Riggs Park with a deep rear yard and off-street parking” that is “conveniently located approximately one mile from Fort Totten Metro Station.”

Golf

Municipal Golf Updates – The Latest on Langston, Rock Creek Park and East Potomac Park Courses

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Phil

National Links Trust writes Friday night:

“Tonight, May 8, 2026, the Department of the Interior announced an agreement under which National Links Trust will have a new long-term lease at Langston Golf Course and Rock Creek Park Golf. NLT will also continue operating East Potomac Golf Links until the National Park Service is ready to commence a historic restoration there.

Mike McCartin and Will Smith, co-founders of National Links Trust, released the following statement: (more…)

Brightwood

“Amazon Drama: 30-40 packages not only inside the lobby but also outside the front door.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Saturday night a good Samaritan knocked on our door because a couple of packages with our address were left inside his apartment building about a quarter mile away. He warned us that they may not be there by the time we arrived because his neighbors frequently help themselves to these packages.

My son and I followed him in our car and were shocked to see (more…)

Event

Blue Note Burlesque at Sid Gold’s Request Room

Sid Gold's Request Room (DC)

1262 5th St NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20002

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A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!

Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”

Go to Blue Note Burlesque at Sid Gold’s Request Room Read more
Restaurants

“Mall Food Kiosk contract update: Each of the kiosks will have a unique menu.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Mark for sharing with us:

“Mall Food Kiosk contract update: Spoke with several workers at the kiosk near Natural History. They are revamping the menu soon with some old-timey items a d more healthy options. Already decorated and rebranding each of the kiosks. One near merry go round will have fair snacks like cotton candy, candied applies, etc. Each of the kiosks will have a unique menu.” (more…)

DC Government

JUST IN: “DDOT Launches MicroFreight DC Pilot Program to Bring Quiet, Safe E-Cargo Bike Deliveries to DC Neighborhoods”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Example of an e-cargo bike on its way to a delivery. Image courtesy of Amazon.”

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), along with Amazon, announce the launch of a new pilot project to support package delivery in the District. As e-commerce continues to grow, DDOT is taking a proactive step to ensure the resulting delivery solutions work for District residents.

During the ten-month pilot, (more…)

Environment

“Potomac Conservancy Responds to EPA’s Potomac Recovery Announcement” also “DC Water Provides Next Steps in Environmental Remediation and Water Quality Monitoring in Potomac River”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by wolfpackWX

From the Potomac Conservancy:

“Potomac Conservancy urges caution following the US Environmental Protection Agency’s May 6, 2026 pronouncement that the agency has “fully achieved” its Potomac River recovery goals following the Potomac Interceptor collapse and mass sewage spill.

Waving a ‘mission accomplished’ banner is not only premature, it sends the wrong signal to the public that the Potomac is in the clear when the cleanup phase is still ongoing. We are encouraged by the positive trends in the water quality data testing, but we have an obligation to our river and our communities to ensure a complete restoration effort.

Nearly four months after the January 19 sewage spill, (more…)

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