Fundraiser

“Holiday Drive for Children’s Hospital Oncology – We know first-hand how much the gifts mean to children who are sick during or cannot be home for the holidays, and so we are extra grateful!!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

My neighbors’ twin boys do an annual toy-drive for children’s national. Several years ago Savi battled leukemia and both he and his brother know the generosity of strangers during holiday season as people made sure both Savi AND Marcel received gifts as they celebrated the holidays in the hospital. In the years since, they collect gifts for about six weeks and ensure that every single pediatric cancer patient AND THEIR SIBLINGS can have a festive holiday with gifts, even if they’re cooped up in the hospital. Last year they collected so many that they had to ask a moving company to help them deliver.”

You can give them your support here.

Helicopters

“Marine 1 endlessly buzzing my apartment”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by John Sonderman

“Dear PoPville,

On Wednesday evening after the shooting, Marine 1 probably buzzed my building in Woodley Park like 20 times and now they’re doing it again (Friday night), just an east-west route and then turning around and doing it again.

I can tell that they get as far east at Columbia Heights, then they must turn around somewhere. (more…)

NoMa (Near Northeast)

“WIT secures permanent space, puts down comedy roots in NoMa”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy WIT/DMArchitects

From a press release:

“Washington Improv Theater (WIT) announced today that it plans to establish a one-of-a-kind performance, learning, and organizational training center in the heart of DC’s Northeast neighborhood of NoMa — one the fastest growing parts of the city.

The theater has signed a 30-year lease on a 10,735 square foot space at 1222 3rd St. NE that will house a 110-seat theater on the ground level and seven training/rehearsal rooms downstairs. There will also be a small café/bar with outdoor seating. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for April 29, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1007 O Street NW
1007 O Street NW

A Logan Circle townhome built to stop you mid-scroll: 1007 O Street NW

  • Custom 2021 OPaL build
  • Quiet, tree-lined Logan Circle block
  • Double-height chef’s kitchen with exposed beams
  • Three private outdoor spaces, including a rooftop deck with sweeping city views
  • Off-street parking + spa-like primary suite

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/6FB/2HB contemporary detached residence in Kent—all for $13M.
  • “A rare offering in the heart of Petworth, 4129 8th St NW #1 is ideally positioned on the corner of 8th and Upshur — a coveted setting that welcomes exceptional natural light from multiple exposures while placing some of the neighborhood’s most celebrated destinations just steps from your door.”
  • “Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is “perfectly situated on a secluded tree-lined street, this grandiose residence and all of its splendor embody what many have come to admire about Washington, DC” and offers “the convenience of not one but two kitchens and four oversized bedrooms.”
More Fresh Finds
Georgetown

Delhi Belly, “bringing you the real taste of Delhi’s streets — chaats, rolls, spice-packed snacks” nears opening – peek inside!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Oakberry, La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza

OK then, let’s get ready for some Delhi Belly!! Well, still you know. Anyway. The paper has come down and revealed some color inside: (more…)

Columbia Heights

Part 3: Cease and Desist. Johnny’s All American Bar Drama in Columbia Heights – Triple Yikes.

By Prince Of Petworth

I may not have a substack but I still gots the goods!!

From an email:

“ANC 1A has sent the owner of Johnny’s All American Bar a cease and desist letter (full letter below).

He has incorrectly claimed that his recall efforts were successful and unlawfully claims to be the new ANC. This is completely false.” (more…)

Bars

Across The Pond might be moving into the old Sign of the Whale space!! Not a done deal: “haven’t made any decisions on the space yet”

By Prince Of Petworth


1825 M Street, NW

Update from the broker: “We are exploring options throughout Dupont right now that we think the existing ATP will appreciate that have the ability to launch a solid food menu and continue to be a neighborhood soccer and sports destination, but we haven’t made any decisions on the space yet.

Will definitely be before the World Cup!”

Wowza. OK the tipsters have come through with Across the Pond/Sign of the Whale news.

Yesterday we broke the news that Across the Pond had closed on Connecticut Ave but would likely be moving somewhere in the neighborhood. After earlier posting that the Sign of the Whale‘s business license had been canceled an ANC rep teased us, “You came close to solving this today” after previously telling us “Another bar in the neighborhood is planning to relocate there after doing some renovations. I don’t think it’s public yet so I’ll hold off on revealing which one.”

Other tipsters came through with the goods (more…)

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