DC Government

“New parking signs, but any warning?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

There are few streets that escape the wrath of DC Parking enforcement. The odd numbered side of 9thSt NW by the intersection of 9th & O St was one of them – until this morning [earlier this week]. DC Parking has been installing paid permanent placards from O to the convention center. Knowing the operating model of parking for the city, is there any widespread notice before this happens, or should those parked that didn’t see the signs go up in a matter of hours expect an immediate parking ticket?“

Dear PoPville

“PSA: Locksmith Scam! quick update, what actually happened was even stranger”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I just wanted to share a scam that I unfortunately fell victim to this morning. I locked myself out of my house. I had a Nest lock that I was able to unlock, but we also had a regular entry door lock in the doorknob, for which I’d accidentally left the keys inside.

I called a company, which had great google reviews. With that service, you call dispatch, and they send a technician out. The locksmith arrived, and began working. She spent about one minute trying to pick the lock, then before I knew what she was doing, she pulled out a drill and completely destroyed the lock. She claimed it was necessary, and then offered to sell me a new one for $125 (the same lock costs $20 on Amazon). This was on top of the $250 she’d already charged for the service.

This all seemed wrong, since it was a regular door lock, no deadbolt, no damage. (more…)

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Washington Gas Woes Cont. “Total hold time was 5 hours.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been on hold with Washington Gas for over two hours, and this is not the first time this month. I’ve sat on hours-long holds a few times and in previous call attempts I’ve had to hang up to go to work or class before anyone picks up. I’ve also emailed their customer service email address and have not gotten a response. Adding insult to injury, the hold robot started saying “your expected wait time is less than 5 minutes” at least an hour ago. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1313 12th Street NW
1313 12th Street NW

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)

More Opens
NoMa (Near Northeast)

“Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe is opening their FIRST DC LOCATION at Union Market”

By Prince Of Petworth


1309 5th Street, NE courtesy Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe

From a press release:

“By popular demand, following a hugely successful pop-up over the weekend, Greenheart Wellness, the area’s premium health and wellness brand, announces their first location in Washington, D.C. in Union Market. Known for their premium cold-pressed juice, juice cleanses, and nutrient-dense smoothies, salads and bowls, Greenheart recently rebranded to Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe with an expanded menu of breakfast and lunch options. This opening will be followed by another DC location in spring 2022 in Georgetown, DC. (more…)

Restaurants

“Get ready to indulge in a week long Crab Fest at CHIKO”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“WHAT: As Summer comes to an end, we tend to forget that the biggest and tastiest Maryland crabs are harvested from September to mid-November. That is why, The Fried Rice Collective chefs, Danny Lee and Scott Drewno, have decided to showcase how fundamental this Chesapeake Bay staple is to the culinary culture of our area. This celebration will consist of daily unique crab-inspired dishes that blend together their modern cooking techniques with authentic Chinese and Korean flavors. The repertoire is as follows: (more…)

Event

Greek Fine Wine, Craft-Brew, and Spirits Tasting Event that Plants Trees!

Max's Tavern Tenley

4910 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20016

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Join us for an enjoyable evening tasting a wide variety of wines, spirits, craft brews, and other beverages from the Land of the Hellenes… all to benefit the trees! We have brought together an impressive collection of brands that are committed to sustainability, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all.

ForestPlanet is a 501(c)3 organization that supports large scale, low cost-per-tree reforestation efforts all over the world. We help plant trees where they bring the most benefit to the region’s soil, habitat, the global environment, and local communities.

Go to Greek Fine Wine, Craft-Brew, and Spirits Tasting Event that Plants Trees! Read more
Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Diane Krauthamer

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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Coronavirus numbers

September 22 Coronavirus Data Posted: 60,018

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 59,849 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for September 22, 2021 includes 169 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 60,018.

The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.

• 46-year-old female

Tragically, 1,172 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

Festival

Celebrate Petworth is Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth


800 block of Upshur Street, NW

From Celebrate Petworth:

“September 25, 2021 // 11am-5pm

on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW

Celebrate Petworth is a free neighborhood festival organized by and for the residents of Petworth–celebrating the creativity, diversity, culture, and people of Petworth and its surrounding neighborhoods.”

Check out the full schedule here.

Road closures: (more…)

Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Ace from Adams Morgan”

“This is Jake – you can typically find him strolling around U Street, bringing a smile to the face of anyone he meets. Here he is cooling off in the shade.”

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